7 Family-Friendly Attractions In York County
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1. Clayton Museum of Ancient History
This is anything but your average small-town museum. The Clayton Museum exhibits artifacts from Mesopotamia, Ancient Near East, and Rome. It also includes the Little Kingdom, an interactive discovery space where kids can join an archaeological dig, walk a Roman road, and shop in a Roman market. |
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2. Wessels Living History Farm
A 145-acre 1920s farm just off I-80 that includes a red barn, granary, chicken coop, school, and church. Here, you can experience life on a farm, including shelling corn, feeding animals, gathering eggs, and tinkering with antique tractors. |
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3. York Family Aquatic Center
The perfect place to spend a hot summer day. The Family Aquatic center features water slides, climbing walls, deck geysers, a zero-depth area with spray features, one meter diving board, and an eight lane 50-meter pool, as well as full-service concessions. |
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4. Mincks Park
A 9-hole disc golf course, walking trail, and an all-inclusive playground. Mincks Park is adjacent to the Family Aquatic Center and is a lovely location for family gatherings and celebrations. |
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5. Recharge Lake
Who doesn’t love a lake day? Just outside of York, Recharge Lake has everything you need for a great day in the water. Tent and RV camping, motorized and non-motorized boating opportunities, fishing, an archery range, hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and playground equipment. |
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6. Double Nickel Campground
Family-owned and -operated, Double Nickel is a home away from home. This campground offers full hookup RV sites, cabins, and grassy tent sites. There’s also WiFi, restrooms and showers, a pool, mini golf, an arcade, a playground, and a dog park. It’s the perfect location for a weekend family getaway. |
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7. Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park
A living history farm that traces the Mennonite heritage of the first 35 immigrant families that traveled to Henderson in 1874. Includes a replica of an original immigrant house, church, 1911 barn, schoolhouse, visitor center with exhibits, and gift shop. |
