Plan weekends in Gettysburg including Mother’s Day and enjoy the people, places and events along the Adams Count Blossom Belt.

Consider Adams County during blossom season!

These first few weekends in May are the perfect times to visit as fruit tree blossoms have emerged in a breathtaking landscape surrounding Gettysburg. Nearly 20,000 acres of orchards make Adams County among the top five apple producers in the U.S. and other fruits growing here just add to the strength and impact the industry has on this mostly rural community.

Check out the Adams County Blossom Belt map, a driving trail with recommendations about how to enjoy the orchard experience, where to eat, shop and experience spring’s beauty.

It’s a quick drive from downtown Gettysburg to the Adams County Blossom Belt, where fruit trees segue from their pink and white hues to a mixture of lovely shades of green. Apple, apricot, cherry, peach, pear and plum trees are responsible for this dazzling display, guided by the hands of dedicated, hardworking farmers, some whom have been cultivating their crops for generations.

Gaze upon the sea of fruit trees by heading north for farm markets stocked with local produce nestled among blooming orchards. Enjoy unique places to eat. Schedule a carriage ride or wine tasting. Choose your spring plants to make your garden dazzle. Relax at a yoga session or two. All this and more are waiting for you in Gettysburg and Adams County.

Since Mother Nature has been busy providing the perfect spring weather, now hard-working bees pollinate the blooms for the coming summer and fall fruit seasons. Keep up on all the action on Facebook and Instagram.

So go ahead, get off the beaten path. Buckle up for an experience like no other in the hills and valleys of the Adams County Blossom Belt.

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Adams County Blossom Belt Map