Things to Do in York

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  • 1. Castle Howard

    Castle Howard
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    The Stray, Mains Lane, off the Highway A64, York, YO60 7DA, United Kingdom

    #1 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Set on more than 1,000 acres of scenic parkland, this historic structure was built in 1699 and features ... more

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    Travelbug71 Travelbug71 in Castle Howard, Yorkshire said

    …, at least for the time being. The family is divided today; my brother was going to Castle Howard but changed his mind at the last… continue reading »

  • 2. York Minster

    York Minster

    Church House, York, YO1 7JN, United Kingdom

    #2 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... the great cathedrals of the world, York Minster traces its origins from the early 7th century; the present building, however, dates from the 13th century. Like the cathedral at Lincoln, York Minster is characterized by thre... more

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    jordan_norstrom jordan_norstrom in York said

    … into York at around 7:30pm. The next day we wandered around York and saw the incredable York Minster which is one of the oldest… continue reading »

  • 3. Clifford's Tower

    Clifford's Tower
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    Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom

    #3 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This substantial stone tower was built in 1233 by Henry III featuring ... more

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    DemonGroover DemonGroover in A York in the Road said

    … all the tourist spots. From the York Castle museum to Clifford’s Tower, the fabulous York Minster, St Mary’s Abbey… continue reading »

  • 4. Castle Museum (The)

    Castle Museum (The)
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    Tower Street, Eye of York, York, YO1 9RY, United Kingdom

    #4 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... Castle, this is one of the finest folk museums in the country. Its unique feature is a re-creation of a Victorian cobbled street, Kirkgate, named for the museum's founder, Dr. John Kirk. He acquired his large collection whi... more

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    NZ Shovelbum NZ Shovelbum in A week in York said

    Castle Museum today to see the Victorian Street replica that was neat but could have been more interactive… continue reading »

  • 5. York Railway Station

    York Railway Station
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    Station Road, York, YO24 1AB, United Kingdom

    #5 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    At the time of its opening in June 1877, this railroad station was the center ... more

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    … with a picnic and enjoy the spectacle. I’m deposited outside York railway station and quickly spot the impressive city… continue reading »

  • 6. Museum Gardens

    Museum Gardens
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    Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom

    #6 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set ... more

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    Travelbug71 Travelbug71 in York: Vikings and Museums said

    …, but the only reference in the whole book to a museum, is when the narrator was taken to the Museum Gardens as a child to play. It would… continue reading »

  • 7. Jorvik Viking Center

    Jorvik Viking Center
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    Coppergate, York, York, YO1 9WT, United Kingdom

    #7 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Museum features the many valuable archaeological finds from the city of Jorvik, renamed by ... more

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    Kala Kala in Day trip to York said

    …=""_blank"">http://www.yorkminster .orgFinally, the Jorvik Viking Center.  For… continue reading »

  • 8. Shambles

    Shambles
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    Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom

    #8 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... the most famous street in York and the only one to be listed in the Doomsday book. It's quaint and very picturesque with its narrow cobbled streets and the timbered shops leaning so close they nearly touch each other. It us... more

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    Brisbird Brisbird in Yesteryear York said

    … shrines.We then headed for the famous Shambles street, where the narrow laneways and crooked buildings house everything from… continue reading »

  • 9. National Railway Museum (NRM)

    National Railway Museum (NRM)
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    Leeman Road, York, England YO26 4, United Kingdom

    #9 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    A must-see for railroad buffs, this museum celebrates railways ... more

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    … room. By the time I leave it’s only about 3pm, so I finally make my way across town towards the National Railway Museumcontinue reading »

  • 10. Riverside Walk

    Riverside Walk
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    Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP, United Kingdom

    #10 of 175 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    ... better thing is there to do on a lovely summer day than to leisurely walk beside the river or to just sit and have a picnic and watch the boats go by? Riverside Walk stretches from Ouse Bridge to Lendal Bridge and beyond. J... more