Category: Family Fun

Gifts with a Story: Holiday Shopping in Gettysburg & Adams County

By: Tina Klym-Snyder

This Christmas, if you love Gettysburg, give Gettysburg.

This holiday season, plan a getaway to Gettysburg and discover how giving local makes every gift more meaningful. In the season of giving, what better way to show your love of something than by sharing it? And in Adams County, there’s so much to share. From handmade confections, handpicked produce, and heirloom artifacts to dazzling jewelry, stylish décor, charming pop culture, and immersive gaming, From charming downtown boutiques and artisan shops to countryside farm markets and small-town antiques, Gettysburg and Adams County invite visitors to experience the joy of shopping ... Read This Story

Cozy Holiday Getaways in Gettysburg, PA

By: Rick Kennis

Gettysburg transforms into a cozy winter escape each holiday season, with candlelit inns, festive shopping downtown, and events like A Gettysburg Christmas Festival and the Holiday Tuba Carol Fest. Discover warm hospitality, historic charm, and holiday cheer throughout Adams County.

When the first flakes of snow begin to fall and twinkling lights wrap the town square, Gettysburg transforms into a charming holiday destination filled with warmth, wonder, and tradition. Whether you’re planning a festive escape with loved ones or a solo weekend retreat, a Gettysburg holiday getaway is the perfect mix of history, hospitality, and holiday ... Read This Story

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

by: Carl Whitehill

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 all types of visitors. Here are some ideas to make the most of the time in Gettysburg and ensure you enjoy every moment with the ones you love.

Start Your Morning Downtown

Begin your morning by taking the family out to ... Read This Story

Birds of the Battlefield

by: Tina Klym-Snyder

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 battlefield in an entirely new way: with the eyes and ears of a birder.

With its varied terrain of open fields, productive orchards, rocky hillsides, and canopied forests, Gettysburg National Military Park finds itself home to a multitude of birds, bugs, ... Read This Story

Agriculture Seasons in Adams County

by: Rick Kennis

Travel ten minutes north of downtown Gettysburg and visit the Adams County countryside, featuring an expanse of rolling hills, orchards, and farm markets.

The countryside is home to the South Mountain Fruit Belt, a swath of land that encompasses most of upper Adams County. This area offers favorable growing conditions for a wide range of crops, especially apples.

Journey on the Adams County Crop Hop and experience the beautiful countryside first-hand. Sign up for your free passport and check-in at farm markets, nurseries, and other attractions to earn prizes.

Due to the ... Read This Story

Four Presidential Places in Gettysburg

Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, these historic figures have greatly impacted the history ... Read This Story

10 Things to do in Gettysburg this Winter

As the days get shorter and frost settles across this historic landscape, Gettysburg transforms into a ... Read This Story

Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit in Gettysburg

Gettysburg is becoming one of the Mid-Atlantic’s top holiday destinations! With dozens of events – ... Read This Story

Things To Do With Kids In Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an excellent destination for families with kids. The area offers a small-town feel, yet ... Read This Story

Take a Walk in President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Footsteps

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a 272-word speech to dedicate a new National ... Read This Story

Walk in General Eisenhower’s Footsteps – 5 Spots to Visit in Gettysburg

General Dwight D. Eisenhower was a resident of Gettysburg not only during ... Read This Story

Making the Most of Gettysburg in a Day

For most travelers, Gettysburg is a place that takes at least a few days to experience. ... Read This Story

Seven Great Gettysburg Battlefield Hikes & Walks

There is an abundance of ways to tour Gettysburg National Military Park. Each place takes visitors to ... Read This Story

Family-Friendly Attractions in Gettysburg

Families from around the country love Gettysburg and Adams County not just because it offers a one-of-a-kind educational experience, but ... Read This Story

Top 10 Things to be Excited for in Gettysburg this Fall

There is something about autumn that awakens the senses! We gaze upon the ... Read This Story