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Haunted Gettysburg: 4 Places Where History and the Paranormal Meet

By: Austin Poulson

Gettysburg is known for its history, but generations of visitors and residents have also shared stories about what may still linger here.

From unexplained footsteps and voices to mysterious figures that seem to disappear as quickly as they appear, ghost stories have become part of the folklore surrounding many of Gettysburg’s historic places.

Some stories have been passed down for generations. Others come from modern visitors and paranormal investigators. And while not every legend can be proven, the real history behind these places is often just as fascinating as the ghost stories.

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See Gettysburg from the Saddle: Horse Tours You’ll Never Forget

By Austin Poulson

Long before cars traveled Gettysburg’s historic roads, horses carried soldiers, civilians and travelers across this landscape. Today, visitors can experience Gettysburg from a different perspective with horseback tours across portions of the battlefield and horse-drawn carriage rides through the Adams County countryside.

Whether you’re interested in Civil War history, scenic landscapes or simply slowing down and experiencing the destination at a different pace, Gettysburg’s horseback and carriage tours offer memorable ways to explore.

Here’s where you can saddle up.

Horse Tours of Gettysburg: Ride Through Battlefield History

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All Aboard: Explore Gettysburg’s Countryside by Rail

When people think about Gettysburg, they often picture battlefields, monuments, and the Gettysburg Address. Few realize the railroad helped shape many of those stories.

Long before visitors arrived for weekend getaways, trains carried soldiers, supplies, journalists, and eventually President Abraham Lincoln to Gettysburg. After the battle, the railroad became one of the community’s most important lifelines, helping transport thousands of wounded soldiers to hospitals throughout the region.

Today, trains tell a different story. Instead of rushing people through Gettysburg, they invite visitors to slow down, to watch the countryside roll by, hear stories from the rails, ... Read This Story

Peace, Pottery, and Produce

By Destination Gettysburg Staff, from interviews with David and Junko Young, November 2025

At the foot of Little Round Top, where history shaped the nation, David and Junko Young and their four sons have shaped something quieter: an oasis of handmade pottery, fresh produce, and peace. Their business, The Lion Potter, a Gettysburg pottery studio and farmstand, blends art and farming in a way that feels both surprising and completely natural. It’s not a gallery. It’s not a farmstand. It’s a place where beauty, nourishment, and stillness meet.

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Tee Off in Gettysburg: A Golfer’s Guide to the Region’s Best Courses

By Austin Poulson

Gettysburg offers a range of scenic and well-designed golf courses, making it a top destination in Pennsylvania for both casual players and dedicated golf getaways.

Gettysburg is known for its pivotal role in American history, but it’s also home to an exceptional golf scene that draws players from across the country. Pristine countryside, rolling mountain views, and well-designed courses make Gettysburg and the surrounding area an ideal spot for golfers of all skill levels.

Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain

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November Like No Other

As seen in the 2026 Destination Gettysburg Getaway Guide

Image Courtesy of Dave Johnson, Gettysburg Images

Know Before You Go: Visiting Gettysburg for the November 2026 Lincoln Events

By Moellyn Ramos Yetsko

Last updated: October 1, 2026

November has always been a meaningful time to visit Gettysburg.

This November will be different.

Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in Gettysburg for commemorations surrounding President Abraham Lincoln’s historic 1863 visit, the Gettysburg Address, Dedication Day, Remembrance Day and a full week of special programming.

At the center of it all is ... Read This Story

50 WAYS TO EAT YOUR APPLE

As seen in the 2026 Destination Gettysburg Getaway Guide on page 14

More Than Just Pie

If there’s one thing Adams County knows how to do, it’s apples, with the National Apple Harvest Festival proving it deliciously.

This beloved fall tradition, held the first two weekends in October, isn’t just about apples on trees: it’s about apples everywhere, in every form imaginable. In fact, there are at least 50 separate ways in which to find, eat, sip, drizzle, bake, fry, pickle and indulge in apples during the festival.

Most are comfortingly familiar.

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Rooted In Tradition

A sixth-generation family farm in Adams County, Pennsylvania, where commitment, tradition, and fun keep the Peters orchard thriving year-round.

By Destination Gettysburg Staff, from interviews with Katie & Amelia Peters, November 2025

Keeping the Orchard Growing

In Adams County, Pennsylvania, fifth-generation farmer David Peters and his wife, Katie, have helped expand an already thriving family orchard business that grows much more than fruit. Their sixth-generation daughters, are learning the rhythm of the land and the reward of working side by side. Together, they balance long hours, community connection, and a heritage that reaches back to 1870.

“We’re in this together,” Katie says. “We ... Read This Story

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

by: Moellyn Ramos Yetsko

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 to help you make the most of your homeschooling lesson plans.   

DAY 1 – Historical Foundations

MORNING

Gettysburg National Military Park and Museum & Visitor Center

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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 woods, you’re sure to find adventure in the great outdoors near Gettysburg.

Caledonia State Park

Just a short drive from Downtown Gettysburg, travelers will find a park steeped in Civil War history. Caledonia State Park was the site of abolitionist Thaddeus Steven’s ironworks. ... Read This Story

Camping in Gettysburg and Adams County, PA

by: Ross Spangler

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.

Campgrounds in Gettysburg give travelers a place to unwind after touring the battlefield, a place to refresh and cool off with cold treats and swimming pools or take in the beautiful countryside that surrounds the historic town.

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Places to Get a Chill in Gettysburg

by: Tinsy Labrie

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.

Whether you have a passion for ghost hunting or are a skeptic through and through, these places have a reputation for sending a shiver down your spine. Find out for yourself, if you dare.

Gettysburg Orphanage

A building where children without ... Read This Story