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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 top-notch restaurants in this romantic 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

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

York: York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Foss Islands

The Milner York
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Radisson Hotel York
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
Reviewed on 1 Oct 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, Clarence Gardens and Yearsley Pool 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 Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Foss Islands
- Shambles
- North York Moors National Park
- University of York
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- York City Walls
- McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
- Harewood House
- York St. John University
- Rudding Park Golf Course
- Wetherby Racecourse
- Clifford's Tower
- Stockeld Park
- York Maze
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Yorkshire Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Mother Shipton's Cave