HGTV says York is among the 40 most charming small towns in America

Since October 2012, the sculpture of the iconic character from “The Wizard of Oz” – posing as Rodin’s “The Thinker” sitting on a large steel wheel and an industrial-sized gear – has been a prized piece of art in downtown York. (Photo: USA Today Network)

By USA Today via Reuters Connect

June 4, 2025

HGTV rounded up a list of 40 of the most charming small towns in the country, and congratulations York, you made the list.

In its wide-ranging list of small towns across the country, HGTV highlighted vibrant towns that invite guests in and encourage them to stay and explore.

York’s travel-worthy mentions included its factory tours: the Harley-Davidson Factory and soap-making experiences at downtown York’s Sunrise Soap Company, and the craftsmanship that goes into making violins at Bluett Bros. Violins.

And no trip to York would be complete with a visit to Central Market York, which HGTV highlights as “a morning must for a cuppa coffee and Amish pastries.”

It also mentions activities for the family, including visiting cows and baby calves at Perrydell Farm and Dairy, just a 15-minute drive from downtown.