Category: Great Outdoors

Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this January

A new year is upon us, giving you new reasons to visit your favorite historic destination.

Winter is a wonderful time to experience the charm, the peace and the coziness of Gettysburg. And if you’re typically a warm weather visitor, Januarys in Gettysburg are unique in many ways.

Here are just a few reasons why January is a great time for a Gettysburg getaway …

Save 20 in 25! After the expensive holiday season, it’s always nice to save a little money, right? Visit Gettysburg in January (or February) and receive 20 percent off your overnight stay at participating ... Read This Story

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 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, critters, and wildflowers … all ... Read This Story

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.

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. During the ... Read This Story

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.

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.

Whether you prefer tent camping or staying in the comfort of a cabin, Gettysburg’s ... Read This Story

Battlefield Vantage Points

The Gettysburg Battlefield spans nearly 6,000 acres. From monuments and wayside markers to distinctive boulders and undulating ridges, there is a lot to see and learn while exploring the battlefield.

Countless locations on the battlefield provide vantage points that not only offer valuable insight into the military positions of both the Union and Confederate armies, but also showcase incredible vistas of this historic and hallowed land.

Join us as we discover some of the best vantage points on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Outdoors for All Seasons

It’s always the perfect time of year to explore Gettysburg

Gettysburg is best known for its historic Civil War battle, but ... Read This Story

A Girls Weekend Away

In this chaotic, crazy world, sometimes a getaway with your closest girlfriends is just what the doctor ordered. With unique experiences, ... Read This Story

Places for Leaf Peepin’ in Adams County

10 Experiences To Have This Summer In Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is best known for its Civil War history, but the town and surrounding countryside ... Read This Story

11 Experiences To Have This Spring In Gettysburg

Spring is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it being one of the ... Read This Story

Road Cycling in Adams County

If you are into road cycling and haven’t been to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to ride – here is your invitation. ... 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

Don’t Miss these 10 Sunset Views in Gettysburg

Anyone who has been to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will tell you that the sunsets here are sensational. ... Read This Story

Top 10 Places for Springtime Blossoms in Adams County

There is something to love about every season in Adams County, Pa., but when it ... 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