Authentic Adams County

Read travel stories from visitors to Adams County

Fairfield, Pennsylvania

Adams County, known around the world for the American Civil War and President Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, is known locally as a family community built on dedication, respect of the land, fresh air and relationships. We work hard and we play hard. We invite strangers into our community and our homes and we make them friends. The stories of Adams County are what make our destination special, we hope that you will discover people you wish to meet and places you just can't wait to see...

Adams County is made of many quaint towns and beautiful countryside. Each place has a story - a story of the people who settled, of the sustaining industries, and often, how the famous Civil War Battle of Gettysburg raged through the streets. Fairfield is one of those special places. Here you will learn of the beginnings of this charming little town, how it grew, how it engaged as soldiers marched through the streets. When you are done, make plans to enjoy a stay or a meal in this charming town, or take in the Pippinfest in September.

Adams County Cider Makers

Adams County is Apple Country. Our farmers produce more apples than anywhere else in Pennsylvania. Their crop makes them the fourth largest producer in the United States. Today, a small group of growers are turning their attention to Hard Cider, wait until you get a taste…

Authentic Adams County

Authentic Adams County – the National Apple Harvest Festival – a celebration of apples and tradition

The Hanover Show Farms

In the early 1900s, the Hanover Shoe Stables began, racing horses throughout Pennsylvania. Today, the farm boasts 345 broodmares, 9 stallions, and in 2018, will sell nearly 150 yearlings. This story is about these horses, and those that have come before them. It is about the farms and the family. The success is about the bond between the horse, the land and those who love and care for them. Discover the story of the Hanover Shoe Farms…

Antiquing New Oxford

The quaint town of New Oxford, located along the historic Lincoln Highway, has been called the Antiques Capital of Central Pennsylvania. An industry based in the past has moved forward into the future. Today, buyers and sellers are connecting through different avenues, but none tops a stop by the store to touch, feel and hear the stories of these special pieces. Take a short drive east from Gettysburg as you discover the passion of New Oxford Antiques…