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If you're interested in local religious buildings head to City Centre – home to York Minster. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Shambles – just one of the monuments in City Centre. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Want to race? You could pay a visit to York Racecourse located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central York. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like York Racecourse and want to stay outside, you can walk to Goddards Garden.

You can learn about the history of York with a trip to York City Walls. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

You can browse the exhibits at Jorvik Viking Centre, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to York. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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.