York · York County, PA
Free things to do in York
Scout analyzed 50 York places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
50
Matches
17
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Outdoors
York Township Park
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Penn Park
Venue featuring basketball & tennis courts as well as a playground & seasonal splash park.
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Cousler Park
Large, popular park with a small lake & sports fields, plus running/biking paths & a playground.
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Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area
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Springettsbury Park
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John Rudy County Park
Familiar dog park with separate areas for big & little dogs, plus a playground, trails & a creek.
Outdoors
Samuel S Lewis State Park
Park where people fly kites, stargaze & sled on 885-foot Mt. Pisgah, with places to hike & picnic.
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Farquhar Park
Park featuring playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, an amphitheater, a boat launch & more.
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William H. Kain County Park
Scenic park featuring trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus 2 lakes & kayak rentals.
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Richard M. Nixon County Park
This 187-acre park with a nature center & hiking trails is home to a variety of plant & animal life.
Food & Drink
The Handsome Cab
Relaxed haunt offering New American plates, a robust range of wine & spirits & an upstairs gallery.
Outdoors
Rocky Ridge Park
Forested park with miles of multi-use trails plus attractions such as a softball field & playground.
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Codorus State Park
Rolling 3,490-acre park has Lake Marburg for fishing & boating plus hiking, hunting & camping.
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Nixon Park Nature Center
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York Memorial Park Complex
Arts & Culture
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
Theater duo of the Capitol (opened 1906) & the Strand (1925) now hosts live Broadway shows & more.
Wellness
Heritage Hills Golf Resort
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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