York County, PA stretches west from the Susquehanna River over fertile ground and along scenic landscapes, featuring charming main streets and eclectic downtowns, 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.
Why The "Y"?
Explore York, York County’s official Destination Marketing Organization and Visitors Bureau, positions our area as a sought-after destination through comprehensive sales and marketing programs -- initiatives that showcase the entrepreneurial makers that call York County home all branded with one unifying logo, the York County "Y." This simple but strong brand belongs to every business in York County because it is based upon our Makers Spirit.
Visitors spend more than $1 billion each year in York County. That is why Explore York is leading the charge partnering with local businesses and attractions who adopt the York County "Y" to help us tell our story and bring this brand and our shared tagline, “Have it Made Here” to life.
Embrace The Makers Spirit
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 more than 900 square miles that comprise our amazing county, you will notice this 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.
Marie Fisher -- Nature's Platter
Ethan Greer -- Taqueria El Camino & Greer's Burger Garage
Victoria Kageni-Woodard -- Gusa by Victoria
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Andrea Ryan, Explore York's Destination Marketing Manager to 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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