Resource Inventory

Cultural/Historic

NumberResource NameCountyDescription
1York County Cultural AllianceYorkHelps fund cultural activities in York and connects
visitors and residents with these cultural activities.
2Cookes HouseYorkGermanic and Provincial Georgian house built in 1761.
3Goodridge Freedom CenterYorkFormer home of William C. Goodridge. Now serves
as an Underground Railroad Museum.
4York ArmoryYorkHistoric National Guard armory built in 1913.
5Stiegel-Coleman HouseLancasterHistoric stone mansion built in 1757.
6James Buchanan HouseLancasterFederal style house that previously belonged to
President, James Buchanan.
7Ephrata CloisterLancaster Meeting place of religious community in the
1700s that served as a hospital in the Revolutionary War.
8Mennonite Information CenterLancasterMuseum dedicated to Mennonite and Amish heritage.

Natural

NumberResource NameCountyDescription
1Zimmerman Center
for Heritage
YorkHeadquarters of the Susquehanna Heritage Area,
as well as its visitor center.
2Kiwanis LakeYorkThis site is designated as an Important Bird Area
by the Audubon Society because it is home to 3
rare bird colonies in Pennsylvania.
3Nixon Park Nature
Center
YorkMuseum with animal and plant displays. Also a
park with pond and hiking trails.
4Lake RedmanYorkThe lake is open to the public for hiking, fishing,
and kayaking.
5John Rudy ParkYorkPark includes social gathering areas, dirt bike
track (and races), a dog park, and trails.
6Rocky Ridge ParkYorkThe park includes hiking trails as well as a
seasonal Christmas light event.
7Heritage Rail TrailYorkBiking/walking trail that connects to the
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail in Maryland. The trail
follows many abandon train tracks through York.
8Lancaster County
Central Park
LancasterPark includes a pool, a skate park, an
environmental center, and hiking trails.
9Conestoga Greenway
Trail
LancasterBiking/walking trail that runs along the Conestoga
River.
10Chickies Rock ParkLancasterSystem of hiking trails that overlook the
Susquehanna River.
11Middle Creek Wildlife
Management Area
LancasterWildlife management area that sees up to
100,000 migrating snow geese a year.

Recreational

NumberResource NameCountyDescription
1Discover Lancaster
Visitors Center
LancasterCenter to connect visitors with the various
events and attractions that Lancaster has
to offer.
2Fulton Opera HouseLancasterOldest working theater in the united states,
it actively hosts local performances.
3Lancaster Central
Market
LancasterFarmers market in Lancaster with local food
and craft vendors.
4The Amish Farm and
House
LancasterHistoric Amish site that offers tours of Amish
community.
5Clipper Magazine
Stadium
LancasterMinor League Baseball stadium, home to the
Lancaster Barnstormers.
6York Central MarketYorkStructured 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.
7Appell Center for the
Performing Arts
YorkIncludes The Capitol and The Strand theaters
which host live performances as well as
screenings.
8PeoplesBank ParkYorkMinor League Baseball stadium, home to the
York Revolution.
9Perrydell Farm DairyYorkDairy farm and store with interactive
opportunities with cows as well as seasonal
events such as corn mazes.
10Cherry Hill OrchardYorkOrchard that allows visitors to pick their own
fruit as well as buy goods in their outlet.

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