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Popular places to visit

York Minster
The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

Shambles
This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

York Racecourse
You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Jorvik Viking Centre
Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

York City Walls
See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.

York St. John University
Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Foss Islands

The Milner York
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

The Grand, York
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Radisson Hotel York
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hilton York
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Foss Islands
Layerthorpe
When in Layerthorpe, you can plan a visit to Monk Bar and Treasurer's House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

City Centre
If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

Fishergate
While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

The Groves
If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Hull Road
Hull Road might not have many top sights, but Walmgate Bar and York Barbican are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bishophill
If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church are top sights worth seeing.
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- York Minster
- Shambles
- York Racecourse
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- York Christmas Market
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York Barbican
- York St. John University
- Bramham Park
- York Dungeon
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- York Hospital
- York Grand Opera House
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Micklegate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- York Castle Museum
- National Railway Museum
- York Maze
- Knaresborough Castle
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- York Theatre Royal
- Selby Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Mother Shipton's Cave
- Stonegate