York is a city in North Yorkshire in Northern England that lies on the River Ouse.Its rich Roman and Viking history form the basis for a range of tourist attractions that draw thousands of visitors to the city every year with ancient structures such as Cliffords Tower, York Minster, Micklegate Bar and York City Walls nestling alongside the contemporary architecture of modern York. The city and its surrounding area has an enviable selection of museums with the National Railway Museum, Richard III Museum, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Air Museum and Yorkshire Museum And Gardens all on offer to both residents and visitors. York's city centre also offers excellent shopping with an array of both high street chains and more unusual independent shops as well as lively nightlife that has as many pubs as you'll find in any other city centre.