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Photos: Discover these neat places in your own York County backyard

York County and its region is home to many attractions that await your discovery. Or rediscovey. Bet you can't keep moving through this gallery to find the next site that's new to you! Let's begin: This American holly tree, on the grounds of Indian Steps Museum in southeastern York County, is believed to be the largest in this latitude, according to the museum’s website. Here are its measurements: Height: 65 feet tall. Spread of branches: 65 feet. Circumference of the trunk, 76 inches. - Jim McClure
York County and its region is home to many attractions that await your discovery. Or rediscovey. Bet you can't keep moving through this gallery to find the next site that's new to you! Let's begin: This American holly tree, on the grounds of Indian Steps Museum in southeastern York County, is believed to be the largest in this latitude, according to the museum’s website. Here are its measurements: Height: 65 feet tall. Spread of branches: 65 feet. Circumference of the trunk, 76 inches. - Jim McClure
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"This falls is near the preserved Lock 12 on the long-gone Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal in southeastern York County. "
"This falls is near the preserved Lock 12 on the long-gone Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal in southeastern York County. "
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"The Stone Mill 1792 in Codorus Township Monday July 21, 2014.
"The Stone Mill 1792 in Codorus Township Monday July 21, 2014.
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"Kayaks are lined up at the water access from visitors arriving by the Susquehanna River at The John and Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage in Lower Windsor Township Saturday August 2, 2014.
"Kayaks are lined up at the water access from visitors arriving by the Susquehanna River at The John and Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage in Lower Windsor Township Saturday August 2, 2014.
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"The Penn Street Farmers Market is York’s oldest covered market."
"The Penn Street Farmers Market is York’s oldest covered market."
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New Oxford, Pa.: Just a few miles from York County's west border. It's a walkable town in the mold of Lititz, Bedford and Linglestown, all in Pennsylvania.
New Oxford, Pa.: Just a few miles from York County's west border. It's a walkable town in the mold of Lititz, Bedford and Linglestown, all in Pennsylvania.
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Northern York County, Pa.’s, Redlands Meetinghouse is not usually open, but a stroll around the grounds takes you back to another time.
Northern York County, Pa.’s, Redlands Meetinghouse is not usually open, but a stroll around the grounds takes you back to another time.
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These flower sculptures stand at Foundry Plaza in York, near West Philadelphia Street.
These flower sculptures stand at Foundry Plaza in York, near West Philadelphia Street.
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"The Howard Tunnel between Glafelter’s and Brillhart stations on the York County Heritage Rail Trail.
"The Howard Tunnel between Glafelter’s and Brillhart stations on the York County Heritage Rail Trail.
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"The Glen Theatre is within walking distance of the rail trail as it passes through the southern York County town of Glen Rock. "
"The Glen Theatre is within walking distance of the rail trail as it passes through the southern York County town of Glen Rock. "
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This is a mining town – Coulsontown – in Peach Bottom Township. The Welsh were not the first settlers of this area, hugging the Mason-Dixon Line and bordered by the broad Susquehanna River. But the Welsh influence from the era that they worked the slate quarries in the mid-1850s to about World War I remains in the region. The Old Line Museum in Delta/Peach Bottom is restoring some of the cottages in this old quarrymen's village.
This is a mining town – Coulsontown – in Peach Bottom Township. The Welsh were not the first settlers of this area, hugging the Mason-Dixon Line and bordered by the broad Susquehanna River. But the Welsh influence from the era that they worked the slate quarries in the mid-1850s to about World War I remains in the region. The Old Line Museum in Delta/Peach Bottom is restoring some of the cottages in this old quarrymen's village.
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"York Township's Perrydell Farm Dairy. Perrydell’s owner is generous with access for those who want to see a working dairy farm, permitting people to walk around its grounds. The dairy also serves the best ice cream in the county."
"York Township's Perrydell Farm Dairy. Perrydell’s owner is generous with access for those who want to see a working dairy farm, permitting people to walk around its grounds. The dairy also serves the best ice cream in the county."
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Gettysburg’s square should not be forgotten as a place to spend time on those treasured trips to the Gettysburg National Military Park and other attractions.
Gettysburg’s square should not be forgotten as a place to spend time on those treasured trips to the Gettysburg National Military Park and other attractions.
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"This is one of 18 large-scale murals that are part of the Murals of York. But this one, Community Contributors, particularly merits a visit. It will be replaced with a new design on the same Yorktowne Hotel spot, part of the Rotary Club of York’s centennial celebration."
"This is one of 18 large-scale murals that are part of the Murals of York. But this one, Community Contributors, particularly merits a visit. It will be replaced with a new design on the same Yorktowne Hotel spot, part of the Rotary Club of York’s centennial celebration."
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The West Market Street building that has housed the Police Heritage Museum for years is now part of Royal Square Development, so the museum, with its lockup seen here, will move to new quarters. Shown is museum mastermind John Stine with the saber. Let's hope it opens again soon. Meanwhile, it has interesting information on its website: policeheritagemuseum.com.
The West Market Street building that has housed the Police Heritage Museum for years is now part of Royal Square Development, so the museum, with its lockup seen here, will move to new quarters. Shown is museum mastermind John Stine with the saber. Let's hope it opens again soon. Meanwhile, it has interesting information on its website: policeheritagemuseum.com.
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This is a free view, one of the most spectacular in York County, Highpoint, in eastern York County.
This is a free view, one of the most spectacular in York County, Highpoint, in eastern York County.
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Ricki the bear, longtime resident is gone after a public nuisance suit prompted his move from this eastern Pennsylvania home. But the remaining attractions posted on this landmark Jim Mack’s Ice Cream sign, a museum piece in itself, still draws crowds.
Ricki the bear, longtime resident is gone after a public nuisance suit prompted his move from this eastern Pennsylvania home. But the remaining attractions posted on this landmark Jim Mack’s Ice Cream sign, a museum piece in itself, still draws crowds.
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