York has various claims to fame: as the country’s original capital; the words “The United States of America” were first spoken here; it’s where certain Harley-Davidson vehicles have been made since 1973. Located within the state’s Dutch Country Roads Region, 54 miles north of Baltimore, the city revs along with a strong presence of manufacturing, retail trade, and health care. Raising awareness of the historic city has been a priority as of late. The Brand York project 2017, funded through a hotel room tax to drive tourism and economic development, last year announced its “Have It Made Here” tagline. The research-based campaign is paying off: York ranked #2 in our Promotion category, with a #2 spot for Google Searches and #28 for Google Trends. Making our top 50 for Prosperity (#47), it ranked #29 for Household Income (median $30,283). Downtown is about to get a facelift: Royal Square Development and Construction is a $14-million project that will transform several buildings in the area into appealing retail and residential spaces.