Things To Do in Gettysburg

As the philanthropic partner of the National Park Service at Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Foundation strategically utilizes the preserved battlefield—more than 6,000 acres—as the classroom for its immersive professional leadership development experience, Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg. The historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital is home to the state-of-the-art Kinsley Leadership Center.

Tour the historic Gettysburg Battlefield on horseback – hourly trail rides and narrated tours along the scenic trails of the Gettysburg National Park. No better way to see the Battlefield than on the back of an amazing horse!

Offering an award-winning fitness center, gymnasium, indoor pool, whirlpool and seasonal outdoor pool. Don’t let your vacation stop your recreation and fitness schedule!

Join us for some family fun at The Land of Little Horses, where magic happens everyday! Land of Little Horses is an interactive experience. Come take a ride on one of our ponies, visit our petting zoo, and come see our many events!

Step inside an Adams County gem… small on the outside, filled on the side – this wonderful gift shop offers home, apparel and garden gifts.

Discover nearly 2,000 pieces of authentic Polish stoneware from the Ceramika Artystyczna Factory in Boleslawiec, Poland, right in Gettysburg.

Constructed in 1894 by Joseph Smith, this Burr-truss covered bridge is the only covered bridge in Adams County still used for daily traffic.

“Because everyone’s a nerd about something.” – Mr. Jones

Gettysburg Goods features work from Adams County artists and makers, custom Gettysburg branded merchandise and hosts a new tasting bar for Mason Dixon Distillery.

Learn about the history of the apple and fruit tree industry in Adams County, Pennsylvania through exciting exhibits and historic artifacts. Also make your own apple crate as a souvenir of your visit to Apple Country!

The official start to your Gettysburg visit. Explore Gettysburg. Begin with the Film, Cyclorama & Museum Experience. Tour the Battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide. Connect to the battlefield with National Park Service programs.

Gettysburg Community Theatre produces plays, musicals, improv comedy, and pianist/singer concerts year-round in its intimate 80 seat theatre located within the first block of Lincoln Square in downtown Gettysburg.

Hand-crafted gift items from many different countries, as well as other unique items and collectibles.

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, ATV riding and much more at the beautiful 85,500 acre Michaux State Forest.

Gettysburg Bike Week is a four day event held each July in the historic and beautiful area of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Experience an unusual waterfall & cascading streams from atop Stone Mountain with Adventure Golf. A whole new element of excitement & fun for all ages

Northern Central Railway is an excursion railroad that offers an authentic experience where you can meet presidents and generals, experience the Wild West, enjoy the beautiful countryside and ride along the very rails that helped build and save our nation.

Open Year Round | An 18-hole championship course located just minutes from historic Gettysburg and designed by Ault, Clark & Associates.

Are you tired of over-crowded, walk and talk “ghost” tours? Do you want to experience what your favorite paranormal TV shows experience and use the same equipment they do? Do you want to hear and talk to the dead? We are paranormal investigators, and we will prove to you that the afterlife exists.

A free, self-guided tour takes of a small town, just 20-minutes east of Gettysburg. Allow approximately 60-minutes to complete the tour.

Gettysburg Pride is family-friendly event, inviting love of ALL! The mission is to inspire diversity, equality, and acceptance in our community by providing opportunities for education and awareness of LGBTQ+ and Allies. Be proud of who you are!

The tour that is vastly different from all the others. Each tour guide has their own distinct route.

Gettysburg rocks is a music festival across the entire town with over 150 live bands benefiting Diamonds Fund via Penn State Mont Alto’s THON.

Fine jewelry with a personal touch can be found at Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers. Just a short drive from Gettysburg, discover a large selection of jewelry and watches.

The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania is committed to honoring the legacy and memory of President Abraham Lincoln and commemorating the Gettysburg Address during the annual Dedication Day ceremonies on November 19th in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.

Head to Caledonia State Park for a day of hiking, swimming, fishing, picnicking and more in the great outdoors.

Head to this small family winery for delicious wine made from quality grapes.

Stop by our shop to bring a little of Ireland to your home. We import directly from Ireland and carry everything from Irish food and toys to jewelry and music.

Discover T Loft, a vibrant destination where gifting, shopping, and snacking come together in perfect harmony!

Head to the speedway for Saturday evening sprint car races!

1st Limited Distillery in South Central, PA, producing small batch, handcrafted and distilled spirits.

Experience Gettysburg from the Rails – New Gettysburg Excursion Railway Reserve Your Ride Today!

Celebrating over 30 years of fine art, unique gifts and books. 1/2 block off the square in downtown Gettysburg.

Come enjoy a leisurely carriage ride through the rolling hills, countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. Experience the beauty of the blossoms in spring, the fruit and crops growing ready for harvest and the spectacular red, yellow and amber colors of fall. Just 15 minutes from downtown Gettysburg.

An old-fashioned hardware and hunting shop with all your hunting and fishing needs.

Large selection of antiques, furniture, Americana, primitives, fine art, Asian, vintage, European, home décor, French country, hardware and more! Located in historic New Oxford in a brick, 30,000 square foot factory building.

The Shriver family homestead for 6 generations. Tour this museum complex consisting of the main house and award-winning grist mill.

A 5th generation family-owned business. U-pick cherries, blueberries, and apples available seasonally. Wine & hard cider tasting room. Live evergreen hedge maze. Full-service garden center and nursery. Open March thru Christmas. Hiking trail open year-round.

Steinwehr is home to restaurants, lodging, specialty retail, gift & souvenir shops, museums, history centers, art galleries, tours, & living history.

We are a wholesale / retail produce company located in Biglerville, PA. We specialize in supplying the freshest and highest quality of fruits and vegetables to our fabulous customers! Open year round!

We invite you to our small batch family farm brewery. We serve craft beer and hard cider, and even grow our own hops behind the brewery! If you like to snack while you drink, check out our menu featuring farm fresh ingredients grown on site.

Annual brass music festival taking place at various locations throughout Gettysburg June 5 -9. 22 bands from 7 states will perform in 2024. Visit the web site – www.gettysburgbrassbandfestival.com, for a complete schedule.

With but few minor changes and repairs, the house remains much as it did more than 150 years ago. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic. Hear the story of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Carlisle Events is one of the world’s largest presenters of car entertainment. We host 10 annual events and support four car auctions for enthusiasts and car hobbyists worldwide.

Fine Civil War military antiques for over 35 years; strongest emphasis on American Civil War. Appraisal & Soldier Research Services available.

Fun, funky and fabulous! Unique decorative and handmade gifts. Located on Historic Downtown Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square. 5,000 square feet filled to the brim with interesting goods to explore.

Gettysburg History is your gateway to a growing network of museums, historic sites, educational programs, and unforgettable experiences that bring one of America’s most meaningful places to life. From immersive exhibits and rare artifacts to guided tours, digital projects, and the Gettysburg Film Festival, we’re here to share the full story of Gettysburg.

Lincoln Into Art, Gettysburg’s most prestigious and contemporary fine-art gallery, features unique portraits of Abraham Lincoln by world-renowned artist Wendy Allen. The gallery also hosts the American Art Retreat at Gettysburg, plein-air drawing instruction by master artist Amy Lindenberger.

The Hanover Area Historical Society protects and promotes the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area. The Society acquires, preserves and provides access to historical buildings and sites and to artifacts and archives that have historical significance to the Hanover area.

Everyone knows that Adams County is renowned for our amazing apples! As autumn rolls around, make sure to stop by the farmers market and pick up some of Adams County’s favorite fruit – and any other fall favorites you might be craving!

The interactive adventure for young historians is Gettysburg’s most-family friendly children’s history museum. Explore the stories of Gettysburg through the words and experiences of children and young adults who lived here during the Battle of Gettysburg. Engaging first-hand accounts and interactive exhibits bring the stories to life. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org/Children for tickets.

See history come to life! Here at World War II American Experience, we take great pride in sharing the true experience the war had on Americans and how it affected their lives. The museum hosts an extensive collection of military vehicles and artifacts along with their stories. Visit us today!

Guiding visitors for over 100 years! Step back in time in the comfort of your own vehicle and let your Licensed Battlefield Guide bring to life one of history’s most famous battles.

In 1802, Elizabeth Ann Seton was a loving wife and mother. Within two years, her husband’s business failed, and he died. Just 29 years old, she was a widow, single mother of five, and bankrupt. Discover how she faced these challenges, thrived, and went on to become the first American-born saint.

Visit Gettysburg. Learn some history. Bring home memories! We offer horseback rides on the Gettysburg Battlefield and battlefield and town horse-drawn carriage tours. Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield with Licensed Battlefield Guides on walking tours or private car tours- same day availability!

Relax in our Gettysburg tasting room with a delicious glass of wine!

Under The Horizon (UTH) is an outreach based studio. We use our creative talents to serve our community. Offering walk-in art activities, pottery lessons, summer camps, parties, field trips and fundraisers. Enjoy our in-house pottery shoppe and online Etsy store at PrayerThumbprint.

Nowhere will you find more authentic German merchandise than at The Christmas Haus. Now check out our new location located right in downtown Gettysburg.

Quality historical reproductions and modern headwear for men, women, and children.

Nestled on Over 500 Acres, Orvis Hill Country is the Premier Sporting Clays, Upland Hunting, and Instructional Shooting Property in the Area.

Join us, June 7-12, 2024, for a fresh lineup of CWI speakers! We are excited to feature leading Civil War scholars, Ronald White, Harold Holzer, Jonathan White, Jennifer Murray, D. Scott Hartwig, Elizabeth Leonard, Aaron Sheehan-Dean, and more within our line-up of more than 40 distinguished speakers and tour guides.

Come visit our cozy, historical house/gallery in winter months! We have plenty of handmade jams, local honey, apple butters, goat milk soaps, pasture-raised eggs, and handcrafted mugs and bowls.

A music lover’s paradise – featuring Gettysburg’s best selection of vinyl records.

It Began Here…An Unforgettable Gettysburg Experience Begins Here, Too.

Shop, Stroll and Dine at the quaint shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants located in the downtown Gettysburg area. A variety of merchandise and services are offered.

While on site, tour the Historic Daniel Lady Farm house and barn, which served as a Confederate staging area during the three-day battle and a field hospital afterwards. Home to the annual Reenactment and Living History Encampment held during the weekend of the anniversary of the battle.

Stunning case studies highlight the leadership lessons of the past and bring them to life for the future.

Mystical shop featuring Healing Crystal, Divination tools, Wiccan & Pagan ritual supplies.

Two Hour Gettysburg historic town walking tours that showcase the civilians of Gettysburg who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. Rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg in July 1863.

View a collection of vintage racecars, artifacts, research library of rare books, and sport of auto racing documents & photos, plus a gift shop.

Join us here at the Farnsworth House for historical and ghost presentations. Tour one of the most haunted inns in America during a ghost tour or paranormal investigation, or take an interactive history tour in Camp Tiger, our Civil War camp located right on property!

Experience ranger programs & walks, campfire programs, living history & events that assist in preserving & interpreting the Gettysburg Battle.

Discover the unique tastes of Adams County, Pennsylvania’s craft beverages with a self-guided journey along the Adams County Pour Tour.

The Outlet Shoppes is Gettysburg’s premiere destination for shopping, dining and year-round fun!

Like an old time general store, filled with gifts and souvenirs featuring Swan Creek candles and melts, Blue Luster jewelry, Gettysburg T shirts, Mister Ed’s candy and more.

In partnership with Jan Zell Wines, Boyer Cellars sells a variety of traditional red, white, and fruit wines and hard ciders. The rustic, spacious tasting room is located adjacent to Boyer Nurseries and features a chestnut wood tasting bar, ample seating, a wrap-around porch, and scenic views.

Located in the forests of South Mountain, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center offers outdoor recreation, overnight lodging at the impressive Cameron-Masland Mansion and a variety of environmental education and interpretive programs.

Discover Amish Country on Two (or Three) Wheels with Strasburg Scooter Tours

Third & 4th generation family farm with seasonal, on-farm market featuring many kinds of tree fruit, vegetables, melons, berries and fall ornamentals.

Fall in love with autumn at The National Apple Harvest Festival! Enjoy beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food, and entertainment for the whole family!

Explore the preserve where people and animals who jump, swim, fly, roar and tweet to greet you get closer together.

High quality health care services for the people who live, work, travel through and vacation in Adams County, PA & northern MD.

The New York Times called Totem Pole Playhouse “The Cadillac of Summer Theatres”. Since 1950, Totem Pole Playhouse has provided professional summer theatre to residents and visitors of the Cumberland Valley of PA. Located on Route 30 between Chambersburg and Gettysburg and only two hours from Washington, DC and Baltimore, the theatre is known nationally for attracting high quality professional artists and for its wide variety of theatrical programming.

Come visit us and find out that we are not just a store, but an experience! Not only do we have all kinds of amazing goodies and fresh produce, but also fun activities for the entire family. We put “family fun” back on the calendar!

See and feel the emotions rise and fall as you embrace Bull Run, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Antietam and Gettysburg.

Less than 25 miles southwest of Gettysburg in the Catoctin Mountains you’ll find this peaceful oasis with lakes, waterfalls, hiking and more outdoor activities. Give us a visit on your next trip to Gettysburg!

A non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, conservation and education, as it pertains to East Berlin and outlying areas.

Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean you stop being healthy. Pick up your copy of this booklet and select from half-mile to four-mile scenic healthy walks.

Experience the ancient art of falconry while learning about the life history of raptors, their role in the environment, and the efforts underway to ensure their survival and conservation. Every activity is unpredictable and exciting, especially the incomparable thrill of a raptor returning to your glove.

An old time baseball festival the 3rd weekend in July played by the rules and customs and using the same style equipment and uniforms from 1864.

Bring back those summer memories with cold glass bottled sodas with pure cane sugar, over 60 flavors of Salt Water Taffy and those fun summertime candies from your youth! Everyone is a kid in our candy store. Stop in to discover over 3,000 items. Check out retro candies, modern candies and more.

A “4 1/2 Star” rated facility by Golf Digest and a “Must-Play” by Golfstyles. Golfstyles & Golfweek Magazines have praised the course for it’s unique layout and spectacular scenery.

Visit our 10,000 sq. ft. fireworks superstore! Pennsylvania's largest selection of fireworks under one roof! Nine miles south of Gettysburg.

Tour one of Gettysburg’s most iconic buildings – the Dobbin House Tavern. These free tours explore the history of Gettysburg’s famous family, as well as the different uses of the building over the past 250 years.

Reid’s Orchard and Winery’s downtown location. Stop by for a wine tasting, a hard cider flight, try one of our new food menu items from Clawson’s at the Cider House or just to relax with a glass and some live entertainment on the weekends!

Battlefield Harley-Davidson should be a destination for every motorcycle enthusiast. The unique atmosphere offers motorcycles and one of the largest selections of genuine H-D Motorclothes, Parts, Service, and accessories in Central Pennsylvania.

Experience your love of nature at Strawberry Hill Nature Experience! Explore miles of hiking trails that connect to Michaux State Forest, engage with our naturalists by booking an educational program, play in cold mountain creeks or enjoy a picnic by our pond.

Take a day trip to Gifford Pinchot State Park 30 miles northeast of Gettysburg and plan a day of outdoor fun with activities like hiking, horseback riding, swimming, disc golfing, ice skating and more.

Step into the charm of Country Hen House, a women-owned, family-run home décor and gift boutique in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. Shop handpicked farmhouse-style furniture, rustic gifts, and cozy accents that blend country charm with modern style. Stop in and meet Georgie, our beloved mascot, and discover why we’re a must-visit on your next trip!

We’re open seven days a week. Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle or try a wine flight at one of our vast seating areas. No reservations are needed. Guests are always welcome to bring their own snacks with them or purchase some from our selection.

The Adams County Crop Hop is A Farm and Market Trail, located in beautiful Gettysburg, Adams County, PA. The farms and markets along the Crop Hop offer a variety of seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, pick your own fruit and flowers, farm tours, cooking classes, fresh meats, hands-on experiences, entertainment and more.

A farm adventure waiting just for you – themed corn mazes with in-maze games, pick-your-own pumpkin field, hayrides, a zip line, corn box, and more!

The area’s sweetest family tradition! Discover more than 12,000 elephant figurines in every size on display. Then check out our huge selection of candy, homemade fudge, fresh roasted peanuts and unique gifts, and stroll our acres of whimsical gardens. You’ll never forget Mister Ed’s!

The Lincoln Highway, our nation’s first coast-to-coast highway, marked the birth of popular American tourism – vacationing by automobile.

Located off Pumping Station Road, this bridge was used by both Union and Confederate Troops, visitors today can walk across the lattice bridge.

Adams County Winery, the area’s oldest winery, has been crafting wine for over 45 years. Our downtown Gettysburg Wine Shop is conveniently located just 1/2 block from the town center and is open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for to-go purchases and onsite consumption with limited indoor seating.

See the entire 6,000 acre battlefield at one time at the Gettysburg Diorama.

James Hayney is a veteran actor with a life-long fascination with the 16th president.

Penn National Golf Course Community is a 1,400 acre planned recreational community nestled at the foothills of South Mountain. Quilting retreats are held at Penn National November through March.

In the summer of 1863, the people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, endured unimaginable life-changing experiences during the 3-day battle. These tours tell the stories of the men and women of the town, their strength, resilience and courage, that inspire us today.

You’ll find an eclectic mix of guy gifts for all the men in your life in our laid back shop.

A town changed forever! Dead and dying soldiers lying everywhere. Walk the streets of Gettysburg with a Licensed Town Guide and hear the civilians’ experiences of life in Gettysburg before, during and after the Battle. Venture to Gettysburg’s seldom seen places. Experience Lincoln’s visit.

Walk the battlefield. Gain the leadership insights. Prepare for your greatest challenges. The Gettysburg Leadership Experience integrates uniquely tailored, core learning modules with game-changing case studies.

A Civil War Sutler serving reenactors, shooters, living historians, hobbyists, collectors and history buffs.

Hear the authentic stories of this church hospital, where doctors and local citizen-nurses worked valiantly to comfort and save 140 wounded and dying soldiers.

Travel back in time with a guide dressed in period attire as you walk through the Shrivers’ meticulously restored 1860 home to learn the other side of the Battle of Gettysburg – how families and their homes were affected before, during, and after the battle that ravaged this historic town.

The Historic Round Barn and Round Barn Farm Market is owned and operated by Knouse Fruitlands, Inc. The barn is just 8 miles west of Gettysburg.

Winter, spring, summer, fall – you’ll find something to do in every season at the 3,500-acre Codorus State Park. Located just a short drive from Gettysburg, we’re the perfect addition to your family vacation.

Lomas Center Museum is a non-profit museum and education center dedicated to sharing America’s rich history through the interpretation and preservation of the George Lomas Collection.

Ghostly Images Ghost Tours offer nightly 90-minute walking tours inside the Jennie Wade House or Haunted Orphanage. These Locations have been seen on popular television shows and visited by thousands of brave souls. Weekly specialty tours also offered throughout the year. Join us, if you DARE!

A new miniature golf course will provide visitors with endless entertainment and some spirited competition among friends and family.

Head to the oldest park in the Pennsylvania state park system for quiet solitude spent in nature as well as fun recreational activities like snowmobiling and fishing.

Witness the Battle of Gettysburg from two unique perspectives – the civilians who called it home, and the soldiers on the battlefield. The story of the battle comes to life through both museum displays, and the battlefield orientation film, “Gettysburg Animated Map”, produced by the American Battlefield Trust.

Discover the civilian experience like never before at the Adams County Historical Society’s Beyond the Battle Museum – Gettysburg’s newest historical attraction. Travel through centuries of history in the footsteps of ordinary Americans who witnessed extraordinary events like the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s famous address.

Since opening in 1993, a favorite choice for local & visiting golfers offering an outstanding challenge with two distinctly different nines.

A preservation society located in one of Gettysburg’s premier historic buildings offering an event venue, Underground Railroad Tours, a variety of educational programs, an October Barn Tour, and a Salvage Warehouse for those “do it yourselfers”.

Explore the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™ — the historic landmark where Lincoln arrived in 1863 and where generations have come to reflect on the legacy of the Civil War.

Customized leadership programs based on decades of curriculum design.

Unique museum featuring historically accurate dioramas with thousands of handmade miniature soldiers who are actually cats in uniform.

Walk alongside the ghosts of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle. Join us tonight on a bone-chilling ghost tour, fun and spooky pub crawl, or an exclusive Civil War ghost hunt and investigation on site to hear the gripping stories of the ghosts and hauntings of Gettysburg!

Understand the Gettysburg Campaign through this multi-state tour which begins in Virginia and follows the armies through Maryland into Gettysburg.

A 500-member non-profit agency supporting artistic efforts throughout the county’s schools and communities cultivating an arts rich community.

Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater keeps audiences applauding year round!

Bicycling around Gettysburg is a great way to see the sites, enjoy our community and stay healthy. Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian presents a variety of ride options in town, on the battlefield and throughout scenic Adams County. Download a variety of cue sheets for your next Gettysburg bike ride.

Hanover’s cultural hub, sharing art in numerous mediums and styles. We are the Hanover region’s home for art exhibits and art education opportunities.

Peters Orchards has been a family owned and operated business since 1870. Selling locally grown fruits and vegetables to wholesale and retail customers. Roadside market is open year round. Depend on Peters Orchards for Quality and Freshness!

Right in downtown Gettysburg is a distinctive, personalized shopping experience that caters to both women and men. Fresh grew from passion for unique, quality, and classic styles. Find a variety of merchandise ranging from women’s fashion, to shoes, to jewelry, to gifts.

Family owned and operated, with a tradition of customer service excellence. We’re dedicated to helping each person who walks through our doors find the products they need to bring their creative ideas to life. We also service all makes and models of sewing machines.

Tour Historic Gettysburg in style with GettyPeds’ signature scoot couples or eco-friendly electric bikes.

Gettysburg Day Spa is a full-service salon and spa offering touch, rest, relief from stress and improvement of health and well being. We are located at historic Willoughby Run, in the former Gettysburg Country Club. Relax in historic comfort.

Discover Gettysburg’s hallowed ground at your own pace with Shaka Guide’s immersive audio tour.

A small family-owned winery in Orrtanna, 7 miles west of Gettysburg, specializing in artisan wines from our vineyard and local growers.

An adventure through “America’s Orchard” is a wonderful way to experience our authentic Adams County destination.