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And many of you have young children you need to make smile. So where do you start when planning a visit to Gettysburg and Adams County? Check out a few ideas.

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Caledonia State Park

Head to Caledonia State Park for a day of hiking, swimming, fishing, picnicking and more in the great outdoors.

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101 Pine Grove Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222

Michaux State Forest

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, fishing, ATV riding and much more at the beautiful 85,500 acre Michaux State Forest.

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10099 Lincoln Way
Fayetteville, PA 17222

Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival

An old time baseball festival the 3rd weekend in July played by the rules and customs and using the same style equipment and uniforms from 1864.

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965 Pumping Station Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Historic Gettysburg Walking Tour

A self-guided walking tour along the streets where soldiers fought, civilians lived and President Lincoln paraded to the National Cemetery in 1863.

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1560 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Boyer Nurseries & Orchards

A 5th generation family-owned business. U-pick cherries, blueberries, and apples available seasonally. Wine & hard cider tasting room. Live evergreen hedge maze. Full-service garden center and nursery. Open March thru Christmas.

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405 Boyer Nursery Road
Biglerville, PA 17307

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Explore the preserve where people and animals who jump, swim, fly, roar and tweet to greet you get closer together.

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13019 Catoctin Furnace Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center

A 500-member non-profit agency supporting artistic efforts throughout the county's schools and communities cultivating an arts rich community.

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125 S. Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc

Bicycling around Gettysburg is a great way to see the sites, enjoy our community and stay healthy. Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian presents a variety of ride options in town, on the battlefield and throughout scenic Adams County. Download a variety of cue sheets for your next Gettysburg bike ride.

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c/o Dennis Hickethier, 85 Bittern Drive
Gettysburg, PA 17325

National Apple Harvest Festival

Fall in love with autumn at The National Apple Harvest Festival! Enjoy beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food, and entertainment for the whole family!

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615 Narrows Road
Biglerville, PA 17307

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum, LLC

Unique museum featuring historically accurate dioramas with thousands of handmade miniature soldiers who are actually cats in uniform.

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785 Baltimore St
Gettysburg , PA 17325

Reluctant Witnesses – Gettysburg Historic Town Walking Tours

Two Hour Gettysburg historic town walking tours that showcase the civilians of Gettysburg who witnessed the horror of war, highlighting historic buildings and their importance. Rediscovering firsthand accounts describing civilian life and the musings of soldiers who tactically and tragically occupied the streets of Gettysburg in July 1863.

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Downtown Gettysburg, PA 17325

Civil War Ghosts Gettysburg Tours, Pub Crawls, and Ghost Hunts

Walk alongside the ghosts of the Civil War's bloodiest battle. Join us tonight on a bone-chilling ghost tour, fun and spooky pub crawl, or an exclusive Civil War ghost hunt and investigation on site to hear the gripping stories of the ghosts and hauntings of Gettysburg!

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452 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Codorus State Park

Winter, spring, summer, fall - you'll find something to do in every season at the 3,500-acre Codorus State Park. Located just a short drive from Gettysburg, we're the perfect addition to your family vacation.

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2600 Smith Station Road
Hanover, PA 17331

Oyler’s Organic Farms & Market

Shop for your local, organic produce, pastured raised meats, & more organic products at Oyler's. We're open year-round!

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400 Pleasant Valley Road
Biglerville, PA 17307

Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides

Come enjoy a leisurely carriage ride through the rolling hills, countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. Experience the beauty of the blossoms in spring, the fruit and crops growing ready for harvest and the spectacular red, yellow and amber colors of fall. Just 15 minutes from downtown Gettysburg.

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210 Clearview Rd
Aspers, PA 17304

Cunningham Falls State Park

Less than 25 miles southwest of Gettysburg in the Catoctin Mountains you'll find this peaceful oasis with lakes, waterfalls, hiking and more outdoor activities. Give us a visit on your next trip to Gettysburg!

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14039 Catoctin Hollow Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Historic South Mountain Fruit Belt – America’s Orchard

An adventure through "America's Orchard" is a wonderful way to experience our authentic Adams County destination.

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Historic South Mountain Fruit Belt
Adams County, PA

Mont Alto State Park

Head to the oldest park in the Pennsylvania state park system for quiet solitude spent in nature as well as fun recreational activities like snowmobiling and fishing.

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101 Pine Grove Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222

The Daniel Lady Farm

While on site, tour the Historic Daniel Lady Farm house and barn, which served as a Confederate staging area during the three-day battle and a field hospital afterwards. Home to the annual Reenactment and Living History Encampment held during the weekend of the anniversary of the battle.

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1008 Hanover Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Steinwehr Avenue BID

Steinwehr is home to restaurants, lodging, specialty retail, gift & souvenir shops, museums, history centers, art galleries, tours, & living history.

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Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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