Gettysburg, Pennsylvania City Guide

Gettysburg is famous for the Gettysburg Address and numerous Civil War sites. Other attractions include skiing, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and golf.

 

Gettysburg Art and Culture



Majestic Performing Arts Center
The Majestic Theater opened in Gettysburg in 1925 as the largest vaudeville and silent movie theater in south-central Pennsylvania. The $16 million restoration of the theater has meticulously re-created its original Colonial Revival features.


 

Gettysburg Attractions



Gettysburg National Military Park
The park has a new Museum and Visitor Center that offers park information and an orientation to the American history that Gettysburg symbolizes.


Land of Little Horses Farm Park
Get up close and personal with our famous namesake miniature horses and their farm animal friends. Races, Displays, and Special Events are sure to delight the kids and "kids at heart".


Gettysburg Express Scenic Railway
Step on board the Gettysburg Express and join us for a journey through early American history. The rhythm of the train and the captivating Adams County countryside will whisk you away on an exhilarating journey by rail.


 

Gettysburg City Guide



Gettysburg Pennsylvania Welcome Center
In this website, we present information on that balance between past and present...from historical information on the Battle of Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to current information for those who wish to visit this fascinating memorial to our nation's past.


Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Welcome to the official website for the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau. You will find vacation planning information for your next bed and breakfast visit to historic Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Battlefield, and surrounding Adams County.


 

Gettysburg Dining Guide



Gettysburg Restaurants
Take a food vacation in Gettysburg and enjoy a variety of edibles in historic Gettysburg and scenic Adams County.


 

Gettysburg Farmers Markets



Round Barn and Farm Market
The Round Barn is located just 8 miles west of Gettysburg, near wonderful bed and breakfasts, and is one of only a handful of round barns surviving today. The Farm Market grows and sells one of the largest selections of Apple varieties, Peach varieties, and Nectarine varieties in the area, and there are many interesting food, decorative, and gift items available that fill the shelves as they curve their way around the interior of the barn.


 

Gettysburg Golf



Links at Gettysburg
Near hallowed ground where Union and Confederate soldiers marched and camped during the defining battle of America's Civil War, a supreme challenge of golf has been waged at The Links at Gettysburg.


 

Gettysburg Museums



Civil War Headquarters
The museum is located in the same stone house that General Robert E. Lee occupied during the battle of Gettysburg in the summer of 1863. Now you can learn more about one of the most significant events in American history by visiting the museum and seeing artifacts that tell the stories of the people that fought the battle.


American Civil War Museum
The museum is an educational and inspiring experience for families of all ages and a “must” see for all visitors to Gettysburg. The self-guided tour presents a concise history of the Civil War era and Battle of Gettysburg with remarkable realism through life-sized dioramas.


 

Gettysburg Outdoors



Strawberry Hill Nature Center
More than 10 miles of blazed trails meander through the property, leading to unique rock formations, scenic vistas, and secret glades. Trails range from easy streamside strolls suitable for families with young children to more rugged trails with some moderately steep sections.


 

Gettysburg Shopping



Gettysburg Shopping
Today when someone yells CHARGE! in Gettysburg it’s to announce the flurry of spending at the local shopping selections – your bed and breakfast will put you close to the action.


 

Gettysburg Web Links



Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln had a lasting effect in Pennsylvania. From his ancestors to current time, Lincoln is scattered throughout this mountainous state. Find out where he was, how he affected the history of Pennsylvania, and how Pennsylvania affected him. The Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln website includes information on the Gettysburg Historic Railroad Station, Gettysburg Address, Lincoln timeline, and Lincoln trail.


 

Gettysburg Winery



Adams County Winery
The Adams County Winery is located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, just 15 minutes west of the Gettysburg National Monument, the site of Pickett's Charge, the site of the most famous Civil War battle. Enjoy free sampling in the tasting room and take a free tour of the winery, located in a 19th century Pennsylvania bank barn.



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