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Gettysburg, in Adams County in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, goes down in history as the battlefield in the Civil War where, despite terrible tragedy and loss of life, there was hope for the Union. In many ways, Gettysburg is where the North won the Civil War, and where Abraham Lincoln gave the Union hope that, somehow, something good was to come out of the lives lost in battle.
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Gettysburg is the site of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, and the largest land battle ever fought in North America. This National Park Service controls most of the area surrounding the small town and preserves the historic battle field. The museum and visitor center are run by the Gettysburg Foundation, a non-profit partner of the National Park Service at Gettysburg. The visitor center houses the museum collection as well as special exhibits from across the country and the fully restored Gettysburg Cyclorama, a must-see for any visit. You can also hire a very knowledgeable licensed battlefield guide here. You can also purchase tour tickets for the Eisenhower Farm. The surrounding military park is free and open to the public.
The only Gettysburg citizen killed during the Battle of Gettysburg was 20 year old Jennie Wade, fiancée of Corporal “Jack” Skelly. The old McClellan Home, now the Jennie Wade House and Museum, with but few minor changes and repairs, remains much as Jennie Wade must have known it more than 100 years ago. The walls of the old house, which lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and witnessed the tragic death of Jennie Wade, tell the story of the building and of those in it during the Great Battle.
Presents the entire story of the Civil War era and the Battle of Gettysburg with remarkable realism. Learn the causes, effects and significant personalities that shaped the Civil War and as a result, ultimately, American history. Throughout five hallways of scenes, the museum recreates history with life-sized dioramas of the Civil War. Visitors complete a self-guided museum tour that begins with the economical, social, and political causes of the war and ends with the untimely assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Following the self-guided tour, visitors enter into the internationally acclaimed, digitally enhanced Battleroom Auditorium. Amidst the sounds of thunderous battle cries and bullets, visitors will witness a life-sized recreation of the Battle of Gettysburg. Discover how a small town in rural Pennsylvania became known for one of the bloodiest battles in American history. An animated Abraham Lincoln delivering the immortal Gettysburg Address follows the battle recreation.
The preserved farm home of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower at the edge of the battlefield. It served as Eisenhower's weekend retreat and a place to meet world leaders, then as his home after leaving office. You can visit the home only on a shuttle bus tour, which leaves from the Military Park's visitor center.
It has exhibits on early picking, packing, and shipping of fruit, pest management, commercial fruit processing equipment, early orchard photographs, and a recreated 1880s farm kitchen and a General Store. The museum also features collections of farming implements, apple peelers, fruit labels, and other apple memorabilia.
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Horse Tours of Gettysburg
Ride the Battlefield with Confederate Trails and learn important details and insights into some of the soldiers' lives.Learn the intricacies of the greatest Civil War Battle as you ride across the field of history. 2-hour horseback tour through the Gettysburg battlefield with a live licensed battlefield guide. Headsets provided. You will have an out-rider with you at all times to ensure your safety. All participants must weigh 250 pounds or less and everyone must be age 8 and up.
Performing animal theme park.
For those who need a break from the Battlefield, there the Majestic, a theater in downtown Gettysburg renovated to its original 1925 Colonial Revival glory. There is a theater for live performances, as well as a cinema which plays the highest quality art films, including American independent films, foreign language films, documentaries, short subjects, and film festival prize winners.
The state-of-the-art Gateway Theaters is one of the most technologically advanced movie theaters in the region.
The best skiing in the area.
Old-time lunch counter with a few booths. Famous for their "Texas wieners" and home made soup.
American food including sandwiches and pizza.
American restaurant and sports bar dedicated to local baseball hall of fame member Eddie Plank. 7 televisions that show baseball games.
Italian food with a good local beer list.
Classic diner.
Casual American and Irish food downtown. Huge menu and good beer selection.
Casual and fine dining. Due to its historic ambiance (Revolutionary War to Civil War) and reasonable prices, the Dobbin House is well worth visiting. For budget and casual dining with the same historical charm, there is the Springhouse Tavern room downstairs. During the battle of Gettysburg the tavern saw some action as a hospital, giving it historic significance.
American food.
Outstanding cheeseburgers and personal pizzas accentuate the wonderful selection of micro-brews.
Regional chain. Italian ice and custard. Only open March to September.
Good Irish pub with great music entertainment on special days like St. Patricks. It's traditional Irish menu is very tasty.
Casual dining with an extensive menu. Plenty of vegetarian options.
The Ragged Edge serves breakfast, sandwiches, salads and coffee. They offer a free wireless connection. The local products, beautiful gardens, and in house art gallery all add up to an award winning experience.
Nestled at the foot of the rolling Catoctin Mountains in Central Maryland. Built in 1844, Antrim was once a thriving plantation and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Owners Dorothy and Richard Mollett have restored the mansion and the estate buildings on this 24-acre site. Located 15 minutes from Historic Gettysburg
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The Gettysburg Hotel has a tradition of hospitality that dates to 1797, when James Scott first opened his tavern. The hotel existed during the Battle of Gettysburg. President Lincoln honed the immortal words of his Gettysburg Address at the Wills House, just steps away from the hotel. Nearly a century later, at the height of the Cold War, the hotel served as President Dwight Eisenhower's national operations center while he recuperated from a heart attack at his nearby farm. The Gettysburg Hotel consists of 122 spacious non-smoking guest rooms and suites, each beautifully appointed with dark wood bedsteads and other elegant period furnishings. Roof top seasonal swimming pool, business center, fitness center. Restaurant Centuries on the Square and pub McClellan's Tavern are located on the premises.
An elegant 12 room suite hotel in historic downtown Gettysburg. Every suite is individually styled and has kitchenette, bedroom and private bath. Home baked continental breakfast served in room, free on-site private parking.
All rooms include free continental breakfast, wireless internet, 24-hour business center, indoor pool with jacuzzi, in room irons and ironing boards, in room safes, hair dryers.
Upscale hotel with fitness center, business center, 1863 Restaurant, and within walking distance of Gateway Theaters.
Established in 1990, the gallery specializes in wildlife, nostalgic, Eastern Frontier/American Indian and Colonial art, sculpture, fine handcrafts and related historical books.
Sells excellent American Bikes (Specialized, Trek, ..) in all price ranges. You will get excellent advises, perfect service and good prices. The shop also lends Bikes for tours on the battle field and organizes a yearly Mountainbike race called "Maximus" in Michaux State Forest.
Hollabaugh Brothers is a third generation, family farm with a retail farm market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, gifts, jarred goods, home-style baked goods, and fruit gift baskets. The Hollabaugh family also provides scheduled educational orchard tours. Hollabaugh Brothers is a 500 acre working, family farm. Buses welcome, adequate free parking.
A fine art gallery.
By car
Gettysburg can be reached via US Rt 30 from Philadelphia, or via State Rt 97 from the Baltimore area. From the south, US 15 runs through the town for visitors arriving from the Washington DC region.
By train
Amtrak operates service to Harrisburg and Lancaster. Taxi service and car rentals are available to Gettysburg from there.
By bus
Rabbit Express runs buses to/from the Harrisburg Amtrak station and airport.
By bus
Guided tours on buses are available.
By bike
If you have the time and have an average level of fitness, bikes can be rented and can provide an enhanced experience in the park.
By horse or carriage
com .com Horse Tours of Gettysburg]'s Victorian Carriage Company Authorized by GNMP and use only Licensed Battlefield Guides.
By foot
One of the best ways to tour the battlefield is by foot — either running, walking or hiking. There are 26 miles (40 km) of roadway and several hiking trails, both flat and rugged.
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