Title: Visit North Yorkshire: Best of North Yorkshire Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [North Yorkshire Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in North Yorkshire](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[North Yorkshire Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in North Yorkshire](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Yorkshire Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Car-Rental-Destinations)[North Yorkshire Vacations](https://expedia.ca/North-Yorkshire.d6046226.Destination-Travel-Guides) # North Yorkshire ## England ![Robin Hood\'s Bay Beach showing a coastal town and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153287-North-Yorkshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Robin Hood\'s Bay Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153291-North-Yorkshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Bay Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153305-North-Yorkshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whitby featuring general coastal views, boating and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153254-North-Yorkshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scarborough featuring a coastal town and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153283-North-Yorkshire-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Stroll through the serene parkland of Yorkshire’s rural county and visit the charming hamlets with old churches and abbeys. North Yorkshire is a large county with national parks full of sprawling mountains and valleys. The Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors decorate the region with their scenic terrain, while quaint cities such as [York](https://www.expedia.ca/York.d5489.Destination-Travel-Guides) add historic ambiance. Encounter all types of wildlife and vegetation as you traverse the footpaths and fields of one of England’s greenest areas. Among the nation’s most historic and beautiful cities is York, in the county’s center. Marvel at the extraordinary façade of [York Minster](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Minster-York.d6079281.Vacation-Attraction), one of Europe’s largest cathedrals. Enter through the large central portal to see its ornate nave and vast collection of stained-glass windows. Although large, the city retains its quirks with cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Spend days exploring highlights such as [York Castle Museum](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Castle-Museum-York.d6079269.Vacation-Attraction), York Dungeon and the National Railway Museum. Other important communes include Harrogate, Middlesbrough and [Scarborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough.d5680.Destination-Travel-Guides). Visit the latter for the North Bay Railway, with a historic train and family activities. Learn about Captain James Cook’s seafaring voyages in nearby [Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby.d182692.Destination-Travel-Guides). North Yorkshire offers stunning scenery in North York Moors National Park. Cycle past lakes, rivers and forests. Discover the rare heather moorland and spot birds such as the red grouse and golden plover. Reach the coast for the rugged cliffs and shores. West of this park is the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Visit and hike the Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. The climate throughout the county ranges greatly depending on the area. Brave the cold in the snowy Pennines in winter. Bring an umbrella to the Yorkshire Dales but expect dry weather in the Vale of Mowbray. The county is in the northern part of England, beside Lancashire and [Cumbria](https://www.expedia.ca/Cumbria.d6046194.Destination-Travel-Guides). Fly to Leeds-Bradford Airport and drive east for 30 miles (50 kilometers) to reach York. Drive south to [London](https://www.expedia.ca/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides) in 4 hours or take a 2-hour train ride. North Yorkshire is a blend of some of England’s finest green terrain with its most historic and charming villages and cities. ### Popular cities in North Yorkshire [YorkKnown for Friendly people, Bars and Historical](https://expedia.ca/York.dx5489) Medieval monuments set around cobblestone lanes, a lively arts scene and scenic shopping streets make York one of England’s most captivating cities. ## Reasons to visit - York Minster - Shambles - York Racecourse [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/York.dx5489)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/York-Hotels.d5489.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [ScarboroughKnown for Friendly people, Sea and Beaches](https://expedia.ca/Scarborough.dx5680) Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers. ## Reasons to visit - Scarborough Open Air Theatre - North Bay Beach - Scarborough Spa [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Scarborough.dx5680)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels.d5680.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [WhitbyKnown for Friendly people, Ports and Historical](https://expedia.ca/Whitby.dx182692) Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade. ## Reasons to visit - 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