We are here now and have a full day to explore tomorrow, plus part of another. And we will be back in a few days on our way to London, but only an afternoon. We love to walk and already plan to walk the walls and through the Shambles. We will probably visit the Minster and climb the tower when we return in a few days. My husband is interested in the Railway Museum. I believe the Jorvik museum is still closed from the flood. What else? Clifford's Tower? We love to climb towers and also walk along rivers and through historic areas.
We would just like to spend a lot of time outside and enjoying the sights, learning too, without spending a lot on admission fees (apart from the York Minster, where we are happy to support them). There is a free guided walk several times a day--is that worth the time?
Also ---any recommendations for dinner places? We like fresh, local food in casual (unpretentious) places. Favorites are Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, and Indian food. Tonight we dined at Ambiente, a Spanish tapas place and that was perfect. Looking in particular for an Indian restaurant for my husband's birthday when we return. Trying to avoid the touristy places. Thanks.