Adventure to Gettysburg’s Nearby State Parks

Minutes from historic Gettysburg, thousands of acres of state park and forest land are waiting to be explored. Six state parks and Michaux State Forest are located less than 40 minutes from the Civil War town. Whether you go hiking under a canopy of leaves, paddling on a serene lake, or chasing waterfalls in the...

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this July

If there is one month linked to Gettysburg, it’s definitely July. More than 160 years ago, it was July when tens of thousands of soldiers showed up at Gettysburg’s doorstep to wage the biggest battle on the continent. And now, it’s July when tens of thousands of visitors arrive to commemorate that epic moment in...

Camping in Gettysburg and Adams County, PA

For many travelers, a visit to Gettysburg is an opportunity to get up-close and personal with the great outdoors – the smell of crackling fires, sights of glowing lightning bugs, sounds of birds chirping in the morning and the sweet taste of s’mores before heading off to bed.

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this June

Summer has unofficially arrived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and June ushers in this popular time of year with an amazing assortment of events, attractions and other great reasons to pack up the family, or grab your friends for a great Gettysburg getaway!

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this May

Ah, May. We’ve been waiting for you! You bring us the sun, warm temperatures, colorful flowers, and that perfect taste of summer … without the humidity.

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this April

It’s April! The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and Gettysburg is as colorful as ever!

Places to Get a Chill in Gettysburg

Over the past several decades, Gettysburg has been included among the most haunted destinations in the world, with travelers arriving from far and wide to get a glimpse of the Civil War town’s “night life” through ghost tours and haunted investigations at historic landmarks, taverns and inns across the region.

Dog-Friendly Gettysburg

Miles of scenic trails, cozy pet-friendly lodging and a vibrant downtown await you and your four-legged travel companion. Check out some of our favorite stops for a “paw-some” adventure in Gettysburg!

Geology of Gettysburg and impact on the battle

If you’ve traversed the rocky boulders at Devil’s Den, climbed Culp’s Hill or watched the sun set from Little Round Top, you’ve stood on geologic formations millions of years in the making.

Agriculture Seasons in Adams County

Behind the Glass: How Artifacts are Prepared for Display in Gettysburg

There’s a small army working behind the scenes at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.

Gettysburg’s Black History Featured at Local Museums

Books about Gettysburg’s history fill sections of libraries and bookstores. Just about every nuance of the fighting that took place during three days in July of 1863 has been carefully studied, mapped, curated, and presented by historians of world renown to weekend history buffs.