Gettysburg named a top emerging student travel destination by Teach & Travel

06/02/25

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was recently named among Teach & Travel magazine’s top emerging destinations for student travel.

In its May edition, Teach & Travel placed Gettysburg among six destinations that it described as “on the rise, making names for themselves as top student travel havens,” according to the article. Gettysburg was recognized alongside Cleveland, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; Branson, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; and St. Louis, Missouri.

“For Civil War history enthusiasts, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania can’t be beat,” Teach & Travel wrote. “The town is filled to the gills with American history going back to 1736. From interactive museums and hands-on demonstrations to civilian stories, unique battlefield tours, agricultural experiences and a multitude of group-friendly dining options, Gettysburg and the surrounding Adams County is an ideal student destination. See where Lincoln gave his famous address four months after a decisive battle turned the tides of the war.”

Teach & Travel, a leading source for educators planning student travel, is sponsored by the Student & Youth Travel Association, whose mission is to provide life-enhancing travel experiences for students to establish quality and safety standards for travel providers.

“It’s an honor to have Gettysburg be recognized by a top publication in student travel,” Destination Gettysburg President and CEO Karl Pietrzak said. “From the classic middle school field trip to immersive educational experiences, sharing the story of Gettysburg with the next generation has always been at the heart of our tourism efforts.”

To learn more about planning student trips to Gettysburg, visit DestinationGettysburg.com/grouptours.

For more information:

• Mary Grace Kauffman
• Phone: 717-338-3061
• E-mail: marygrace@destinationgettysburg.com

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