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York County (South Carolina) is located just across the North Carolina line from Charlotte and is 75 miles north of Columbia, SC. York County has become a fast growing area, due, in part, to the residential and commercial development moving southward from Charlotte along I-77. York County has the small town charm with the advantages of a big city; the cost of living in this county ranks as one of the lowest in the southeast.

There are nine municipalities within York County: Clover, Fort Mill, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Rock Hill, Sharon, Smyrna, Tega Cay and York (county seat). The City of Rock Hill is the commercial and financial center and home to Winthrop University and York Technical College.

Historic Downtown Rock Hill

Whether it's sports, outdoor recreation or visiting one of the many museums, festivals and special events, there is something for everyone to enjoy in York County. One of the most popular places to visit is Paramount's Carowinds, the Carolinas' largest amusement water and theme park, featuring more than 50 rides, shows and attractions.

York County is rich in art and culture and offers many museums and historical sites, including the Museum of York County, Settlemyre Planetarium, Catawba Cultural Center, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Confederate Park, Rock Hill Telephone Company Museum, The Center for the Arts, The Fort Mill Community Playhouse, Historical Center of York County, Center for the Arts, and the Historic Brattonsville's Revolutionary War battle re-enactment.

Entrance to Tega Cay

Whether it's water sports on Lake Wylie, activities at one of the more than 50 public parks and greenways, playing golf and tennis, camping, or horseback riding, bicycling or hiking on one the hundreds of trails throughout the county, York County offers something for everyone. Lake Wylie covers a surface area of more than 12,000 acres and is a fisherman's and water sports enthusiast's paradise. The 70-acre River Park includes a picnic area, canoe launch and approximately two miles of scenic trails on the banks of the Catawba River. Be sure to take time to attend a baseball game at the 10,000 seat Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, home to the Charlotte Knights professional AAA baseball team.