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York (South Carolina)

City in South Carolina, United States

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Overview

York is a small town and county seat of York County in the Olde English District of South Carolina west of Rock Hill and southwest of the major city of Charlotte in North Carolina.

Sights and activities

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York Downtown Historic District
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Collection of historical buildings built as early as the 1800s with a few antique shops and restaurants.
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Historic Sylvia Theatre
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Intimate, historic venue for first run popular American movies.
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McCelvey Center
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Historic venue and museum minutes from downtown York.
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Strawberry picking at Bush-N-Vine
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Peach orchards at Black's peaches
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Apple-picking at Windy Hill Orchard
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

The Garden Restaurant
Rustic, country-style spot featuring southern cuisine.
Address
307 W Liberty Street
Phone
+1 803 684-7019
Website
thegardencafeyorksc.com
Old York Seafood
Local seafood restaurant offering healthy options of seafood fare.
Address
1880 Old York Rd
Phone
+1 803 684-9485
Towne Tavern York
Historic American restaurant serving up burgers, steaks and seafood.
Address
105 Garner Street
Phone
+1 803-818-6300
Website
townetavernrestaurants.com

Drink1 place

Wing King
Local bar serving up chicken tenders, wings and burgers with a great beer and cocktail selection.
Address
20 N Congress Street
Phone
+1 803 684-9434
Website
wingkingyork.com

Shop1 place

York Downtown Historic District
Collection of historical buildings built as early as the 1800s with a few antique shops and restaurants.
Address
12 N Congress Street

Getting there and around

Getting there

York is accessible via South Carolina Highway 5 from Interstate 85 exit number 102 in Blacksburg and Interstate 77 exit numbers 73 and 82-C in Rock Hill.

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Getting around

York is best accessed by car, but bicycles are frequently used on town streets. Walking is also the main source of getting around in Downtown York, because of limited parking.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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UnderstandThe first European settlers came to York in the early 1750s, having migrated south from Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Get inYork is accessible via South Carolina Highway 5 from Interstate 85 exit number 102 in Blacksburg and Interstate 77 exit numbers 73 and 82-C in Rock Hill.

Get aroundYork is best accessed by car, but bicycles are frequently used on town streets. Walking is also the main source of getting around in Downtown York, because of limited parking.

DoYork and the surrounding area is known for its presence in agriculture. There are numerous farmers markets in or near the town of York. Below are a few.

SleepThere are no accommodations in the town of York, but there are numerous options in nearby Rock Hill and Fort Mill.

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