Category: Things To Do

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.

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 battle, the National ... Read This Story

Agriculture Seasons in Adams County

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 seasonal nature of farming, crops are available ... Read This Story

Behind the Glass: How Artifacts are Prepared for Display in Gettysburg

There’s a small army working behind the scenes at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.

Up to a dozen people prepare each artifact for display in the 1,000-plus piece collection that tells the story of Gettysburg’s epic Civil War battle. A stroll through the exhibits takes visitors on a journey back to 1863.

Artifacts come to the museum through archaeological efforts and donations from the public, according to museum curator Greg Goodell. Several steps are required before a historic object makes it to the exhibit before the visitor’s eyes.

Artifact conservators conduct conservation treatments. Depending on the piece, reversible varnish and ... Read This Story

Gettysburg’s Black History Featured at Local Museums

Books about Gettysburg’s history fill sections of libraries and bookstores. Just about every nuance of the fighting that took place during three days in July of 1863 has been carefully studied, mapped, curated, and presented by historians of world renown to weekend history buffs.

Still, there are other parts of local history that have been overlooked or underappreciated.

For generations of Gettysburg’s Black residents, maintaining and sharing the memories and stories of their people became the responsibility of family historians. Without their tenacious quest to keep those stories alive, most of Gettysburg’s Black history might have been lost.

Today, visitors can learn about ... Read This Story

Best Buds

Bring your best bud to meet our best buds and introduce yourself to the magnificent blossoms in Adams County.

It’s always great to make new friends and spring’s the perfect time to open yourself up to new possibilities. Count on our best buds to entice and delight you at every turn. April and May temperatures in south-central Pennsylvania are mild, the air is fresh with the scent of blooming fruit trees, and there’s so much to see and do when you get there.

Gettysburg serves as home-base for an annual visit (or two visits a year, one in the ... 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.

Flora and Fauna in Gettysburg

Millions of visitors flock to Gettysburg each year, and while thousands of people reside here year round, this historic destination is also home to scores of plants and wildlife.

Native trees and flowers beautify the landscape, offering stunning views every season. Evergreen trees blanketed with snow, vibrant orange leaves in autumn, and fruit blossoms during spring are just a few of the sights you can expect around Gettysburg.

Wildflowers can be spotted throughout Gettysburg National Military Park. Virginia bluebells and violets pop up during the spring, according to the National Park Service. Expect aster and goldenrod in the summer ... Read This Story

Solo Travel in Gettysburg

By Tinsy Labrie

I am a lifelong visitor to Gettysburg who decided to make this charming little town my home, like so many other travelers who fall in love with this community.

And, like a lot of those visitors, I find great passion in traveling solo – experiencing destinations on my own schedule, and sometimes, my own whim.

Solo travelers have been coming to Gettysburg since the battle ended, to tend to the wounded, to learn of their loved ones who fought there, or to understand the magnitude of what happened on July 1, 2, 3, 1863.  

People ... Read This Story

Ways to Spring into Gettysburg

With spring in the air, it’s officially time to get out of your house and enjoy the outdoors. In ... 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

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

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

A few Ways To Tour The Gettysburg Battlefield

Rightfully so, touring Gettysburg National Military Park is high on the to-do list of most people ... 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

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

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

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

The Stories of Gettysburg’s Black Citizens

The American Civil War left quite an impression on Gettysburg, even though our history touches on so many ... Read This Story

Seven Secrets of the Gettysburg Battlefield

By Carl Whitehill – In my several years in Gettysburg, I’ve met some amazing folks – visitors, locals ... Read This Story

Fifteen Places Every History Buff Should Visit in Gettysburg

History is certainly everywhere in Gettysburg – through the streets, inside the buildings around town ... Read This Story

10 Must-Dos on Your First Visit to Gettysburg

So you’re planning your first trip to Gettysburg, where do you start? With the variety of ... 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

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

Ten Great Gettysburg Dates!

If you’re tired of staying in and watching Netflix, sweep your significant other off their feet with one of these ... Read This Story

5 Ideas for a Girls’ Night Out in Gettysburg

Sometimes life can get a little hectic and you just need a night out with ... 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