York is a beautiful city with a long history dating back to Viking times. The city is an ideal destination of those who are fascinated by history; York Minster is the biggest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, Clifford's Tower was built by William the Conqueror and the York Dungeons can take you on a trip back to medieval times.
The nearest airport to York is Leeds Bradford (LBA). Both Hull and Leeds are well worth visiting and you can also take advantage of car hire in York to explore the Yorkshire moors, which are gorgeous, bleak and dramatic all year round.
York itself has plenty of attractions, such as the York Castle Museum, the Yorkshire Museum and the National Railway Museum all have fascinating exhibits and the Jorvik Centre takes you back in time with the smells, sights and sounds of Viking life.
The Ouse River runs through York, providing pretty riverside walks on summer days. Alternatively, you can take a boat tour with Yorkboat and relax with a drink in the sunshine or take an evening cruise as the sun sets. Cafes such as Betty's Tea Shop, which dates back to 1919, provide tasty cakes and refreshments. For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Trail of York - the city is known as the home of chocolate - takes you round the chocolate-related sites. Smarties and Aero and Kit Kat bars were all first produced here.
York car hire is a really good way to get the best of your trip to the city, since many of the must-see places are easily accessible by car. The racecourse, for example, is a great place for a day out if you love the excitement of horse racing.
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