Cultural/Historic
Number | Resource Name | County | Description |
1 | York County Cultural Alliance | York | Helps fund cultural activities in York and connects visitors and residents with these cultural activities. |
2 | Cookes House | York | Germanic and Provincial Georgian house built in 1761. |
3 | Goodridge Freedom Center | York | Former home of William C. Goodridge. Now serves as an Underground Railroad Museum. |
4 | York Armory | York | Historic National Guard armory built in 1913. |
5 | Stiegel-Coleman House | Lancaster | Historic stone mansion built in 1757. |
6 | James Buchanan House | Lancaster | Federal style house that previously belonged to President, James Buchanan. |
7 | Ephrata Cloister | Lancaster | Meeting place of religious community in the 1700s that served as a hospital in the Revolutionary War. |
8 | Mennonite Information Center | Lancaster | Museum dedicated to Mennonite and Amish heritage. |
Natural
Number | Resource Name | County | Description |
1 | Zimmerman Center for Heritage | York | Headquarters of the Susquehanna Heritage Area, as well as its visitor center. |
2 | Kiwanis Lake | York | This site is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society because it is home to 3 rare bird colonies in Pennsylvania. |
3 | Nixon Park Nature Center | York | Museum with animal and plant displays. Also a park with pond and hiking trails. |
4 | Lake Redman | York | The lake is open to the public for hiking, fishing, and kayaking. |
5 | John Rudy Park | York | Park includes social gathering areas, dirt bike track (and races), a dog park, and trails. |
6 | Rocky Ridge Park | York | The park includes hiking trails as well as a seasonal Christmas light event. |
7 | Heritage Rail Trail | York | Biking/walking trail that connects to the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail in Maryland. The trail follows many abandon train tracks through York. |
8 | Lancaster County Central Park | Lancaster | Park includes a pool, a skate park, an environmental center, and hiking trails. |
9 | Conestoga Greenway Trail | Lancaster | Biking/walking trail that runs along the Conestoga River. |
10 | Chickies Rock Park | Lancaster | System of hiking trails that overlook the Susquehanna River. |
11 | Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area | Lancaster | Wildlife management area that sees up to 100,000 migrating snow geese a year. |
Recreational
Number | Resource Name | County | Description |
1 | Discover Lancaster Visitors Center | Lancaster | Center to connect visitors with the various events and attractions that Lancaster has to offer. |
2 | Fulton Opera House | Lancaster | Oldest working theater in the united states, it actively hosts local performances. |
3 | Lancaster Central Market | Lancaster | Farmers market in Lancaster with local food and craft vendors. |
4 | The Amish Farm and House | Lancaster | Historic Amish site that offers tours of Amish community. |
5 | Clipper Magazine Stadium | Lancaster | Minor League Baseball stadium, home to the Lancaster Barnstormers. |
6 | York Central Market | York | Structured based on the inside of a boat hull, the market exhibits a unique style of architecture. Serves as a market with local vendors and events. |
7 | Appell Center for the Performing Arts | York | Includes The Capitol and The Strand theaters which host live performances as well as screenings. |
8 | PeoplesBank Park | York | Minor League Baseball stadium, home to the York Revolution. |
9 | Perrydell Farm Dairy | York | Dairy farm and store with interactive opportunities with cows as well as seasonal events such as corn mazes. |
10 | Cherry Hill Orchard | York | Orchard that allows visitors to pick their own fruit as well as buy goods in their outlet. |