What to do and see in York, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

June 26, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Billing itself as "The Factory Tour Capital of the World," York, Pennsylvania, is the home of thirteen different factories open to the general public. Find out how everything from potato chips to motorcycles are made! The free Harley-Davidson Motor Company Tour takes visitors into the plant to watch an assembly line churn out hogs. The York Barbell Factory includes the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame, where visitors can see such sights as a license plate torn in half using only bare hands.
Restaurants in York

1. Escape Games Live

237 W Market St, York, PA 17401-5307 +1 717-771-2391 [email protected] http://www.escapegameslive.com
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5.0 based on 192 reviews

Escape Games Live

Escape Games are Puzzle Room Adventures! Escape Games Live is Central PA's most experienced "escape room" facility. We are located in the heart of downtown York, with free parking behind our building, two comfortable lounges for up to 80 people, four different meticulously designed escape room experiences, and a glorious Virtual Reality Parlour! We put you and your friends or family into a room and see if you can solve a Mystery and find the key in 60 minutes or less. There is nothing even slightly scary about it. (You are not actually locked in.) "Showdown" is a unique "double room" where two groups both compete and cooperate through a set of jail bars as they race to escape! Escape games are an escape from the phone and the mouse! Come EXPERIENCE the exhilaration of Escape Games Live!

Reviewed By Nerrdy

I wanted to take the wife and kids out for a great evening and I decided to check out Escape Games Live kids Sherlock room. We were not disappointed! From the moment we walked in Hailey made us feel right at home and walked us through everything. She was also very helpful throughout our escape room experience. We will definitely be coming back to check out some of the other rooms!

2. Sunrise Soap Company

29 N Beaver St 717-843-soap, York, PA 17401-1306 +1 717-843-7627 http://sunrisesoapco.com
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Sunrise Soap Company

Sunrise Soap Company is a unique, one-of-a-kind body care shop where everything is made on-site in our visitor friendly kitchen. Come in and see what we're making and stay to shop around. Call ahead to schedule a tour to watch us make soap!

3. The Pullo Center

1031 Edgecomb Ave, York, PA 17403-3326 +1 717-505-8900 http://www.thepullocenter.com
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The Pullo Center

The Pullo Center at Penn State York features a 1,016-seat theatre with full production capabilities. The Pullo Center offers a diverse array of touring shows, concerts, and cultural, community, and educational events. The Pullo Center is the home of many technical rehearsals for national touring shows, and offers a variety of Broadway, children's shows, comedy, and concert events.

4. Agricultural & Industrial Museum

217 W. Princess St, York, PA 17403-2337 +1 717-848-1587 [email protected] http://www.yorkhistorycenter.org
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Agricultural & Industrial Museum

Reviewed By tlm3905 - York, United States

This is an awesome museum I had no idea was right here in York. It's an awesome walk through York history. My wife and I love museums and visit as many as we can where ever we go. We just love history and learning about the local history of any place we visit. This museum is amazing and is right here in York, about five minutes from the house. I was pleasantly surprised how well everything is laid out. Definitely a must see if your into local history or history at all!

5. ILoveKickboxing York

2058 S Queen St, York, PA 17403-4838 +1 717-683-1475 [email protected] http://ilovekickboxing.com
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ILoveKickboxing York

ILKB York is a dynamic, high intensity workout consisting of cardio training and resistance training to help you burn fat and tone muscle in a short amount of time! Get fit like a fighter in our non contact studios while you blast away at your own personal heavy bag. Find out why we are one of the fastest growing fitness franchises in the world!

Reviewed By Mrober02 - York, United States

Great place to get a complete body workout while having fun with great members and awesome instructors

6. Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations Tour Center & Gift Shop

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4.5 based on 537 reviews

Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations Tour Center & Gift Shop

Established as an assembly facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, PA assembles the Touring, Softail®, CVO™ and Trike models. They also perform a variety of manufacturing operations - making parts like frames, fuel tanks, and fenders. At the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center, you'll explore exhibits that detail the manufacturing and assembly processes of the factory. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids Corner, a specially designed area for visitors under the age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal family destination. Your factory tour begins with an introductory video and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through the manufacturing of key components and the assembly of Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping. Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have made the journey to York, Pennsylvania to witness passion forged in steel. At the Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center, you'll explore exhibits that detail the manufacturing and assembly processes of the factory. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids Corner, a specially designed area for visitors under the age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal family destination. Your factory tour begins with an introductory video and continues on the factory floor where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes and products of Vehicle Operations. You'll be guided through the manufacturing of key components and the assembly of Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles. Then it's on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping. Over the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts have made the journey to York, Pennsylvania to witness passion forged in steel.

7. York Central Market House

34 W Philadelphia St, York, PA 17401-5319 +1 717-848-2243 http://www.centralmarketyork.com/
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

York Central Market House

Reviewed By Eyeballs - York, United States

Stopped in to market for lunch while town. Lots of options, fun and vibrant atmosphere. Kids had pulled pork, dads had fried chicken. Great fish gumbo, tasty pretzel stand. If you like architecture, beautiful old building.

8. York County History Center

250 E Market St, York, PA 17403-2013 +1 717-848-1587 [email protected] http://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

York County History Center

The York County History Center has three museums, four historic sites and a genealogy library and archives, all located in historic York, Pa. The Museums include the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, the Historical Society Museum, and the Fire Museum. Historic sites are the Colonial Complex, the Bonham House, and the Murals of York.

Reviewed By davec747 - Alexandria, United States

First, get the tickets good for this place, the industrial history museum, and, when open, the Colonial center. Well worth it. The history center is well-done with some very significant artifacts, including a huge display of case clocks, a lot of Colonial items, and some good WWII era items. But, the real gem is the nearby industrial museum, which has a display of Pullman Automobiles, some other historic autos, and a lot of steampunk industrial items that were just pure fun! Very well done. The Colonial buildings were not open due to cold but we could at least walk past and admire them. This entire complex is one of the best American history centers I've visited out of many. Admission to all is $15 per adult. My wife and I plan to go back in better weather to do it again.

9. DreamWrights Center for Community Arts

100 Carlisle Ave, York, PA 17401-3237 +1 717-848-8623 [email protected] http://www.dreamwrights.org
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts

DreamWrights offers inclusive, interactive opportunities for everyone regardless of age or experience. From camps and classes to full-scale productions of timeless tales and iconic stories, children and adults of all ages and skill levels will enjoy a hands-on experience. Whether your passion is being center stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience, DreamWrights offers opportunities to explore the world through creative arts from acting and designing to crewing and stage managing.

10. The York Emporium

343 W Market St, York, PA 17401-1009 +1 717-846-2866 http://www.theyorkemporium.com
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

The York Emporium

Central Pennsylvania's used book and curiosity shop with 19,000 square feet of fun stuff in downtown York, PA. More than 250,000 titles on on the shelves (90% hardcover; 10% paperback) & comics & records & antiques & militaria & stuff.

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