Overview
York is a small town and county seat of York County in the Olde English District of South Carolina west of Rock Hill and southwest of the major city of Charlotte in North Carolina.
1 sights · 5 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about York
York Downtown Historic District
Collection of historical buildings built as early as the 1800s with a few antique shops and restaurants.
Historic Sylvia Theatre
Intimate, historic venue for first run popular American movies.
McCelvey Center
Historic venue and museum minutes from downtown York.
Strawberry picking at Bush-N-Vine
Peach orchards at Black's peaches
Apple-picking at Windy Hill Orchard
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Mar. (climate data from nearby Rock Hill)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 41 mi away. Directions
York is accessible via South Carolina Highway 5 from Interstate 85 exit number 102 in Blacksburg and Interstate 77 exit numbers 73 and 82-C in Rock Hill.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning York Downtown Historic District, Historic Sylvia Theatre
- Lunch Towne Tavern York
- Afternoon McCelvey Center
- Dinner The Garden Restaurant
- Evening Wing King
Day 2
- Morning Strawberry picking at Bush-N-Vine, Peach orchards at Black's peaches
- Lunch Old York Seafood
- Afternoon Apple-picking at Windy Hill Orchard
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The first European settlers came to York in the early 1750s, having migrated south from Pennsylvania and Virginia. Of the three major groups settling Pennsylvania, the English came first, then the Germans, and then the Scottish. The county names of Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire had been brought from England to Pennsylvania, and then on to South Carolina by the early settlers.
Prior to this, the first known inhabitants of York County were the Catawba Indians.
The town of York used to be known as Fergus’s Crossroads for a tavern, owned by two brothers, William and John Fergus, at the intersection of the road from Rutherfordton to Camden and the road from Charlotte to Augusta. When the county of York was established in 1785 the state statute required each county to erect a courthouse and public buildings in the most convenient part of the county, with a tax levied to cover the cost of "building the court houses, prisons, pillories, whipping posts and stocks." Fergus’s Crossroads was near the geographic center of the newly formed county and was chosen for the site of the new county seat.
Get in
York is accessible via South Carolina Highway 5 from Interstate 85 exit number 102 in Blacksburg and Interstate 77 exit numbers 73 and 82-C in Rock Hill.
Get around
York is best accessed by car, but bicycles are frequently used on town streets. Walking is also the main source of getting around in Downtown York, because of limited parking.
See
See York Downtown Historic District
Collection of historical buildings built as early as the 1800s with a few antique shops and restaurants.
Do
York and the surrounding area is known for its presence in agriculture. There are numerous farmers markets in or near the town of York. Below are a few.
Do Strawberry picking at Bush-N-Vine
Do Peach orchards at Black's peaches
Do Apple-picking at Windy Hill Orchard
Buy
Shop York Downtown Historic District
Collection of historical buildings built as early as the 1800s with a few antique shops and restaurants.
Eat
Eat The Garden Restaurant
Rustic, country-style spot featuring southern cuisine.
Eat Old York Seafood
Local seafood restaurant offering healthy options of seafood fare.
Eat Towne Tavern York
Historic American restaurant serving up burgers, steaks and seafood.
Drink
Drink Wing King
Local bar serving up chicken tenders, wings and burgers with a great beer and cocktail selection.
Sleep
There are no accommodations in the town of York, but there are numerous options in nearby Rock Hill and Fort Mill.
Stay safe
- York Municipal Police Department +1 803 684-4141
- York Fire Department +1 803 684-1700
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