Hotels in Harrisburg - Hershey

York, the White Rose City, is in south central Pennsylvania, and has a historical past that makes its residents proud. The City of York was Capital of the United States for almost a year during the Revolutionary War, and is birthplace of the name "United States of America." There are approximately 20 lodging opportunities within York, and all the choices are big name accommodations: Holiday Inn, Rodeway Inn, Windgate, Quality Inn, and EconoLodge are the top five.

York Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

Close to Downtown York is State Street – location of Wingate by Wyndham. It is a business-friendly center with small group meeting rooms, high-speed Internet and projection equipment.

Dining

York has a number of 5-star restaurants ranging from fine dining, casual dining, several taverns, steakhouse dining, fast food, and take-out food. The center of York is the location of Maple Donuts and close by is the Panda Chinese Kitchen and Jim & Nena's Pizzeria – all top eateries in York.

Museums

Due to location in an area crucial to Revolutionary and Civil War activities, landmarks, battlefields, and museums dot the landscape in and around York. Three such places are near downtown York: Agricultural & Industrial Museum of York, Bonham House, and the Central Market House.

Special Events

Guests should experience a performance at Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center – home of York's Symphony Orchestra. A unique museum – Historical Society of York – houses the genealogical library and a select list of landmark historic sites.

York Major Points of Interest

This museum complex in York dates to the Eighteenth Century – York Historical Museum. Individual structures that are part of this official museum include the Golden Plough Tavern, Barnett Bobb Log Home, and General Horatio Gates House.