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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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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

Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides

Guiding visitors for over 100 years! Step back in time in the comfort of your own vehicle and let your Licensed Battlefield Guide bring to life one of history's most famous battles.

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241 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Horse Tours of Gettysburg

Visit Gettysburg. Learn some history. Bring home memories! We offer horseback rides on the Gettysburg Battlefield and battlefield and town horse-drawn carriage tours. Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield with Licensed Battlefield Guides on walking tours or private car tours- same day availability!

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Carriages: 2190 Emmitsburg Rd, Horseback: Youth Camp Entrance, McMillan Woods
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

Gettysburg Community Theatre

Gettysburg Community Theatre produces plays, musicals, improv comedy, and pianist/singer concerts year-round in its intimate 80 seat theatre located within the first block of Lincoln Square in downtown Gettysburg.

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49 York Street
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

Gettysburg Diorama & History Center

See the entire 6,000 acre battlefield at one time at the Gettysburg Diorama.

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241 Steinwehr Avenue
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

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

Ticket to the Past – Unforgettable Journeys: A Virtual Reality Experience at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station

All aboard for Gettysburg’s first immersive virtual reality experience. Travel back to 1863. Meet some of the station’s unlikely occupants. Hear the stories of historic figures in connection with the station during the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg. Get a glimpse of our 16th President's arrival to the station.

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35 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum

Witness the Battle of Gettysburg from two unique perspectives – the civilians who called it home, and the soldiers on the battlefield. The story of the battle comes to life through both museum displays, and the battlefield orientation film, "Gettysburg Animated Map", produced by the American Battlefield Trust.

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297 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Visitors enjoy recreational activities for every season at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Get active with hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, cross-country skiing ice skating and much more.

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1100 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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

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

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

Strawberry Hill

Experience your love of nature at Strawberry Hill! Explore miles of hiking trails that connect to Michaux State Forest, engage with our naturalists by booking an educational program, play in cold mountain creeks or enjoy a picnic by our pond.

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1537 Mount Hope Road
Fairfield, PA 17320

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

Farnsworth House Tours

Join us here at the Farnsworth House for historical and ghost presentations. Tour one of the most haunted inns in America during a ghost tour or paranormal investigation, or take an interactive history tour in Camp Tiger, our Civil War camp located right on property!

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401 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Located in the forests of South Mountain, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center offers outdoor recreation, overnight lodging at the impressive Cameron-Masland Mansion and a variety of environmental education and interpretive programs.

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500 Kings Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17015

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