Stretching west from the Susquehanna River over fertile ground and scenic landscapes, the charming main streets and downtowns form urban centers throughout York County, PA, each one as historic as the next. From the City of York to the Borough of Hanover, the county’s architecture preserves three centuries of life in South Central Pennsylvania. Learn how our Makers Spirit drives the economy of York County. From farms to factories, furniture to fashion, local art to our rich history, we make it all in York County. Have memories made here on the same streets, rivers, and in the same buildings where our founders created history.
Embrace The Makers Spirit
Explore York, ® York County’s official Destination Marketing Organization, attracts travelers to our area through a variety of initiatives which showcase the many entrepreneurial makers that call York County home. Bringing the tagline, “Have it Made here” to life, we are leading the charge to share our county’s story by partnering with local businesses and attractions to adopt the destination brand.
Embracing York County’s history, economy, landscape and sense of community, the brand promotes the Makers Spirit and is a mark businesses can use to demonstrate a sense of pride in their heritage. As you travel around the 911 square miles that comprise our amazing county, you will notice the destination logo on display. Our membership base includes a wide variety of business owners who embrace the vision of a unified mission to promote everything our county has to offer. From produce to products, fine food to fun – York County is the place to make things AND memories.
Why The "Y"?
Visitors spend more than $1 billion each year in York County. Explore York positions our area as a sought-after destination through comprehensive tourism sales and marketing programs - branded with one unifying logo, the York County Maker's "Y." This simple but strong brand belongs to every business in York County because it is based upon our Makers Spirit.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Andrea Ryan, Explore York's Destination Marketing Manager to learn more about how you can implement the, "Have it Made Here" brand. Together, we can tell the story why York County is a great place to live, work, play, and stay.
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