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Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this December

The holidays are here! The holidays are here!

Making Lasting Memories in Gettysburg, PA: One Day-Guide for Family and Friends

Gettysburg is a place that brings many friends and family together. In between the memories that are being made, there are many experiences that you can continue these memories to make them last a lifetime. Whether you are here to visit family or friends or hosting guests yourself, Gettysburg offers endless things to do for...

Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this November

Only in Gettysburg would a month like November be one of our favorites.

The Covered Bridges of Adams County

Pennsylvania has long been synonymous with covered bridges: over 1500 of these now iconic structures once enabled numerous travelers to cross stony streams, tumbling creeks, and wider expanses of water. And though time, weather, and progress have reduced their numbers, even today, with nearly 200 remaining across the pastoral Pennsylvania landscape, this state remains at...

Homeschooling Field Trip to Gettysburg: An Educational Itinerary for All Ages 

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an excellent choice for a homeschooling field trip due to its pivotal role in the Civil War, as well as its strong lessons in history, science, and hands-on learning. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a longer stay, Gettysburg provides a wealth of educational opportunities for K-12 students. Here’s an itinerary...

Birds of the Battlefield

The cannons have been mostly silent for the past 160-plus years – with the exception of Gettysburg National Military Park’s Living History demonstrations every season – but that doesn’t mean the fields and forests of the battlefield stay silent. Guests who venture into the park, regardless of the season, have the opportunity to experience the...

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...

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.

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

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