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Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this April

Ahhhh, the warmth is in the air, the trees are budding, and the days are longer – all good reasons to plan an April getaway to your favorite historic destination.

There’s no need to wait for summer to take a trip to Gettysburg … April is alive with beautiful blossoms, historic tours and country drives to your favorite Adams County landmarks.

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

Visitors aren’t the only ones loving the Springtime sun. Seas of fruit trees are starting to show their amazing colors. Our ... Read This Story

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

Family-Friendly Things to Do This Summer in Gettysburg

By Austin Poulson

While Gettysburg is best known for its Civil War history, families quickly discover there’s much more to explore. From interactive museums and wildlife encounters to mini golf and hands-on learning experiences, Gettysburg offers plenty of opportunities for kids to stay engaged while parents enjoy a memorable summer getaway.

School is out and Summer is the perfect time to make unforgettable memories with your kids. While you may not think of Gettysburg as a “Summer Getaway”, this small Pennsylvania town might surprise you. From hands-on museums to outdoor adventures, Gettysburg makes it easy to keep the whole ... Read This Story

Why Gettysburg Should Be Your Juneteenth Destination This Year

By Moellyn Ramos Yetsko

For a town known for a battle about freedom, Gettysburg still holds a lot of stories peoplenever hear.Most visitors come to Gettysburg expecting cannons, monuments, and Civil War historyfrozen in time. They come looking for Lincoln. For the battlefield. For the turning point.And they should.

But if America’s 250th anniversary is asking us to reflect on the story of this country, whofought for freedom, who defined it, who was denied it, and who is still fighting to fully claim it, then Gettysburg becomes more than a historic destination.It becomes a mirror.Because the story of ... Read This Story

Step Back in History: Gettysburg’s Historic Homes & House Tours

By Carl Whitehill

Gettysburg’s history extends far beyond the battlefield. Throughout town and across Adams County, historic homes, taverns, farms, and museums invite visitors to step inside the stories of civilians, soldiers, presidents, and families who shaped the American experience. From preserved Civil War homes to presidential estates and colonial taverns, these spaces bring history to life in deeply personal ways.

After exploring the battlefield and many museums scattered throughout Gettysburg and its countryside, take time to discover these historic homes where guides bring visitors face-to-face with the people who lived through defining moments in American history.

From Civil ... 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

Start your journey at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, the ... Read This Story

Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this October

Fall is officially here, and we are excited as ever to enjoy cool, autumn temperatures, feast on fall food and enjoy the varieties of color that will soon blanket the rolling hills of the Gettysburg countryside.

October has become one of the most popular times to visit this historic region, and we have dozens of reasons why, but here are just a few of our favorites …

So, weather-wise, September didn’t exactly make us feel like fall was on our doorstep. But we’re hopeful that October will bring us those cool temperatures that we’ve waited all summer for, and ... 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.

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. During the ... 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.

Whether you prefer tent camping or staying in the comfort of ... Read This Story

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 families were taken after the ... Read This Story