York County is an area full of history and offers a unique combination of big-city amenities and small-town charm, making it an excellent place to host a wedding.
Major cities, boroughs, and townships in York County include the county seat of York, Cross Roads, Glen Rock, Fawn Grove, York Haven, Loganville, Manchester, Dover, Peach Bottom, and Windsor.
York County is located in the fertile Susquehanna Valley and is home to 11 county parks, many of which have pavilions and facilities you can rent by applying for a Special Use and Activities Permit through the York County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Major parks in York County include John Rudy County Park, Rocky Ridge County Park, Spring Valley County Park, William H. Kane County Park, P. Joseph Raab Park, Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area, and Heritage Rail Trail Park, which is a popular location for engagement and wedding photographs.
York County has a wide variety of shopping venues, from traditional shopping malls to specialty boutiques and antique stores, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist.
Make sure you check out West Manchester Mall in York, the nearby Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, Newberrytown Peddler's Market, The Markets at Shrewsbury, Dover Antique Mall, and Burning Bridge Antiques Market.
If you are a history lover, York County is a great place to plan an extended wedding weekend, as it is home to numerous historic attractions and museums.
Popular attractions include the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, the Police Heritage Museum, the Bonham House, Wrightsville Historical Museum, and the Burning Bridge of Historic Wrightsville, just to name a few.
You can also walk Pennsylvania's Civil War Trail, go wine tasting at Fox Ridge Vineyard & Winery, sample some local beer at Mudhook Brewing Company, go ice skating at York Ice Arena, or see a show at Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center.
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