TOUR www.yorkpa.org/groups York County, PA, Group Tour Planners Guide Welcome to York County, PA CONTENTS 3 A MESSAGE FROM EXPLORE YORK 4 WELCOME TO YORK COUNTY, PA 5 LOCATION & TOUR SERVICES 6 SAMPLE ITINERARIES 11 ESCORT NOTES 12 ARTISAN & FACTORY TOURS 15 THINGS TO DO 32 SHOPPING #ExploreYorkPA 37 DINING 44 LODGING Fan, Friend & Follow: 57 EVENTS & TRAILS York County, PA 60 IMPORTANT SERVICES Visit www.yorkpa.org to find us today! 62 HOLIDAY DATES 63 INDEX Connect with York County, PA, and you'll receive the latest deals, discounts and contests designed to help you plan an unforgettable, wallet- friendly getaway. Make Your Group Tour Unforgettable in f York County, PA! The planning professionals at Explore York look forward to helping you plan your group’s York County, PA, getaway! Contact us today to plan your visit! We're looking forward to your visit! Explore York 60 E North St | York, PA 17401 717-852-9675 | 1-888-858-YORK (9675) www.yorkpa.org/groups Danielle Sanders Copyright Explore York (York County Convention & Tour and Travel Sales Associate Visitors Bureau). All rights reserved. No part of this [email protected] publication may be reproduced without the express 1-888-858-YORK ext. 107 written permission of the York County CVB. The York County CVB is not responsible for errors and omissions. www.yorkpa.org/groups The listings in this publication do not constitute any endorsement by the York County CVB. 2 www.yorkpa.org/groups Dear Friend, For an extraordinary group tour destination, look no further than York County, located North of Baltimore in the center of one of Pennsylvania’s top tourist regions. Your group can have it made here in York County, where some of the best-known products on the planet are manufactured. Start your memorable visit by experiencing a behind-the-scenes tour of the factories where your favorite products are created. From snacks and soap to motorcycles and musical instruments, there is a tour to satisfy anyone's curiosity. Often free, these factory and artisan tours add value to an already packed itinerary. After watching chips, pretzels and more come off the production lines, further satisfy your hunger with eclectic dining options that offer views of historically edgy downtown York, rolling farmlands, and even the magestic Susquehanna river. Your group will also enjoy locally owned, unique downtown shopping; the Good Libations Trails® with dozens of wineries, distilleries and breweries to sip, savor and explore; history with pizzazz; and authentic farmers markets bursting with fresh produce and tasty baked goods. And, yes, perhaps spend a little time with our neighboring destinations since they are so close. We don't mind sharing —too much— because we know the highlight of your experience will be right here in York County! This guide is filled with expert information, sample itineraries, and important facts to make planning your trip a breeze. We've also added a new twist to FAM tours. Instead of the usual group experience, we'll take you on your own personal tours. You let us know where you want to go, and we'll make it happen. When you bring your group to York County, let me know. I'd love to greet you with a friendly welcome. Everyone on a coach receives a special York County gift upon arrival and operators qualify to win a fabulous year-end prize just for letting us know you're coming to town! Contact me with any questions about organizing an amazing visit to York County, PA. I look forward to working with you! Safe travels, Make your group tour Danielle Sanders unforgettable Tour and Travel Sales Associate in County, PA! 2019 YORK COUNTY GROUP TOUR PLANNERS GUIDE 3 WELCOME TO YORK COUNTY, PA WHERE YOUR GETAWAY AWAITS! Have it made in one of Pennsylvania’s top tourist regions! Discover wallet- friendly attractions and a complete experience your group will be hard pressed to duplicate anywhere else. Captivating Artisan & Factory Tours Go behind the scenes at many free artisan & factory tours in York County! Satisfy your appetite with potato chips directly off the production line at Martin’s Snacks or indulge your sweet tooth at Perrydell Farm Dairy, home to the freshest chocolate milk around. Continue your explorations at Harley- Davidson® and watch as motorcycles are assembled right before your eyes! Make and Take If you enjoy saying “I made it” then pat yourself on the back and head into Sunrise Soap where you can craft your own bar of soap, made from all-natural ingredients. Rediscover childhood fantasies at Turkey Hill Experience for a one- of-a-kind ice cream experience as you create your very own ice cream flavor. YorKitchen is a shared kitchen located in Downtown’s Central Market where you can whip up some good old fashion cookies. Sip along the Good Libations Trails® Experience the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail®, Susquehanna Ale Trail® and the Keystone Craft Spirits Trail® that make up the Good Libations Trails®, a premier wine destination featuring family-owned wineries stretching from York County to Hershey, or fill your glass with an expertly-crafted IPA, velvety stouts or refreshing wheats from 13 of the most creative brewers around. Fine bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas and gins are in demand, and the Keystone Craft Spirits Trail® connects 13 distilleries that make handcrafted libations worthy of a trip. Discover Historically Edgy Downtown York Founded in 1741 and celebrating 278 years in 2019, York treasures its history while welcoming new attractions. Explore eclectic shopping districts, authentic farmers markets and unique boutiques that are the fabric of York’s creative culture. Along the way, visit the preserved Colonial Complex and marvel at beautiful murals depicting York’s history. After all, this is where our Founding Fathers adopted the Articles of Confederation, giving York the title of First Capital of the United States. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED! Make York County the central location for your group’s visit to Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads Region. York County is just a short drive to other popular destinations, including Lancaster, Gettysburg and Hershey. You only have to unpack your bag once to enjoy everything the region has to offer. 4 www.yorkpa.org/groups PENNSYLVANIA VIP Treatment, HersheyHersheheyheeyy First-Class Hospitality & Harrisburg Top-Notch Attractions HarrisbHarrisburHarrisburgrrisburisburgb rggI Internationalnternational AirportAirAirp (M(MDDTT)) LancasterLancaster Gettysburg HanoHanover Tour York Services BalBaltimoretimore VIP treatment, first-class hospitality and top-notch BBWWII attractions await your group in York County, PA. We look forward to working with you to make your group tour exceptional and sharing the tools you need to IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL make planning your trip a breeze. Located in the center of one of Pennsylvania’s top tourist regions, York County, PA, is the ideal location for groups to stay and explore, along Signature Group Tour Services with other popular regional destinations including Gettysburg, Lancaster, • Customized Sample Itineraries Hershey, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Baltimore. • Departure Gifts • Group Tour Manual & Maps Major interstates I-83, I-81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike make York County, PA, easily accessible. Only 30 miles south of Harrisburg See For Yourself International Airport and 50 miles north of the Baltimore-Washington Familiarization Tours Available International Airport, York County is situated in the heart of the Personalized familiarization Mid-Atlantic region. tours of York County can be scheduled anytime. We invite you to experience fascinating factory tours, a premier wine DISTANCE AND DRIVING TIME trail and an array of top-notch attractions first-hand. Lancaster, PA - 25 miles, 35 minutes Harrisburg, PA - 27 miles, 40 minutes Contact Kelly Amspacher Gettysburg, PA - 33 miles, 45 minutes to start planning your Hershey, PA - 37 miles, 45 minutes visit today! Baltimore, MD - 52 miles, 1 hour Kelly Amspacher Washington, DC - 97 miles, 2 hours Sales Coordinator [email protected] 1-888-858-YORK ext. 107 www.yorkpa.org/groups 2019 YORK COUNTY GROUP TOUR PLANNERS GUIDE 5 DOWNTOWN YORK Tap into your group’s curiosity with a visit to our historically edgy downtown York, where you’ll discover historic gems hidden amid a vibrant shopping district complete with an authentic farmers market and engagingitinerary factory tours. DAY 1 DAY 2 Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Central Market Vehicle Operations For over 130 years, Central Market is Harley-Davidson® Motor Company where the people of York gather. Enjoy Vehicle Operations factory tour offers the finest in locally grown produce, you a behind-the-scenes look at the baked goods, fresh seafood, meats, deli making of a legend. See first-hand how products and many specialty items. these legendary machines come to "Our students really enjoyed life and watch the manufacturing and Colonial Complex assembly processes. Tour the gem of downtown York, once learning about the history of the capital of the United States. Walk York and what types of industry Sunrise Soap Company through the same doorways and rooms Located in downtown York, sit back where Continental Army generals and existed long ago. The hands-on and watch as soap is made before your congressmen forged history. Included activities such as the phones, eyes with only eight ingredients. Make are the 1741 Golden Plough Tavern, the sure to ask what the 8th ingredient is! adjoining General Gates House, Barnett time clock, carpentry pieces, Bobb Log House and the reconstructed Lunch and barbells were a treat for Colonial Court House. Explore and dine on your own in them. They loved seeing the downtown York. Take your food Agriculture and Industrial Museum outside during the warmer months This museum features two floors with different types of historical and enjoy live music in Cherry Lane.