Our Gettysburg Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just minutes down the road, this is our favorite battlefield in the country. There’s always something new to see no matter how many times you visit. If this is your first time here we recommend starting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Be sure to purchase tickets to view the film, cyclorama and museum.
There are many ways to explore the battlefield ranging from bus tours, hiring a Licensed Battlefield Guide, Segway tours, horseback, and an auto tour can be purchased in the gift shop.
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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore PikeJust minutes down the road, this is our favorite battlefield in the country. There’s always something new to see no matter how many times you visit. If this is your first time here we recommend starting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Be sure to purchase tickets to view the film, cyclorama and museum.
There are many ways to explore the battlefield ranging from bus tours, hiring a Licensed Battlefield Guide, Segway tours, horseback, and an auto tour can be purchased in the gift shop.
Gettysburg is more than just the battlefield. We recommend visiting the link below for some more ideas and an event calendar.
https://destinationgettysburg.com/things-to-do/
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Gettysburg
Gettysburg is more than just the battlefield. We recommend visiting the link below for some more ideas and an event calendar.
https://destinationgettysburg.com/things-to-do/
Founded: 1832
Type: A highly selective, national, four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; on a beautiful 225-acre campus with over 90 buildings. Adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park. 36 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg, 55 miles from Baltimore, 80 miles from Washington, D.C., 117 miles from Philadelphia, and 212 miles from New York City.
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Gettysburg College
Founded: 1832
Type: A highly selective, national, four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; on a beautiful 225-acre campus with over 90 buildings. Adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park. 36 miles from the state capital of Harrisburg, 55 miles from Baltimore, 80 miles from Washington, D.C., 117 miles from Philadelphia, and 212 miles from New York City.
Ski Liberty Mountain Resort is only 8 miles from the cottage. They offer skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
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Ski Liberty Boulder Ridge Lodge
78 Country Club TrailSki Liberty Mountain Resort is only 8 miles from the cottage. They offer skiing, snowboarding and tubing.
When you want to take a break from Hersheypark, here are some other Hershey attractions to try out.
Hershey Gardens. ...
The Hershey Story Museum. ...
Hershey's Chocolate World. ...
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. ...
Adventure Sports in Hershey. ...
Hershey Golf Club. ...
Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. ...
Chocolate World ....
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Hershey
When you want to take a break from Hersheypark, here are some other Hershey attractions to try out.
Hershey Gardens. ...
The Hershey Story Museum. ...
Hershey's Chocolate World. ...
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. ...
Adventure Sports in Hershey. ...
Hershey Golf Club. ...
Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. ...
Chocolate World ....
Harrisburg is the Capitol of Pennsylvania. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit:
1.Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
2.National Civil War Museum. 3.The State Museum of Pennsylvania
4.Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5.City Island
6.Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
7.Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat Cruise
8.Susquehanna Art Museum
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg is the Capitol of Pennsylvania. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit:
1.Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
2.National Civil War Museum. 3.The State Museum of Pennsylvania
4.Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5.City Island
6.Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
7.Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat Cruise
8.Susquehanna Art Museum
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, is located on Seminary Ridge along the National Park Service's auto tour route. Three floors of exhibits connect individuals and groups to the dilemmas which led to the Civil War, provide a powerful and personal view of the battle's first day, and show the work of one of the battlefield's largest field hospitals.
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Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
61 Seminary RidgeSeminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, is located on Seminary Ridge along the National Park Service's auto tour route. Three floors of exhibits connect individuals and groups to the dilemmas which led to the Civil War, provide a powerful and personal view of the battle's first day, and show the work of one of the battlefield's largest field hospitals.
In 1970, two Merchant Marines, Tony Garulo and Stu Erickson, who were travelling the world together, met the Falabella Family in Argentina, who had learned to breed standard horses into miniature horses. Tony and Stu fell in love with the miniature horses, and imported 25 of them to Gettysburg.
In 1971 they opened the Gettysburg Miniature Horse Farm on our current site which encompasses 100 beautiful acres in the rolling hills of Gettysburg. The park also became the original United States Registry for Falabella miniature horses.
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Land of Little Horses
125 Glenwood DrIn 1970, two Merchant Marines, Tony Garulo and Stu Erickson, who were travelling the world together, met the Falabella Family in Argentina, who had learned to breed standard horses into miniature horses. Tony and Stu fell in love with the miniature horses, and imported 25 of them to Gettysburg.
In 1971 they opened the Gettysburg Miniature Horse Farm on our current site which encompasses 100 beautiful acres in the rolling hills of Gettysburg. The park also became the original United States Registry for Falabella miniature horses.
You’ll never forget Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum. The larger-than-life collection features more than 12,000 elephant figurines, circus souvenirs, political paraphernalia, toys and more. Mister Ed received his first elephant as a wedding gift and bought a few more on his honeymoon. He found more here and there, and soon friends and family began adding to his growing herd. It just got out of hand, and now the elephants are on display for all to enjoy free-of-charge.
Revisit your childhood with our old time candy. We have more than 700 varieties of your favorites from yesteryear through today. Grab a bag for a snack or create a candy bar for your special event. You’ll be a kid in a candy store.
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I-Mister Ed's Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium
6019 Chambersburg RdYou’ll never forget Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum. The larger-than-life collection features more than 12,000 elephant figurines, circus souvenirs, political paraphernalia, toys and more. Mister Ed received his first elephant as a wedding gift and bought a few more on his honeymoon. He found more here and there, and soon friends and family began adding to his growing herd. It just got out of hand, and now the elephants are on display for all to enjoy free-of-charge.
Revisit your childhood with our old time candy. We have more than 700 varieties of your favorites from yesteryear through today. Grab a bag for a snack or create a candy bar for your special event. You’ll be a kid in a candy store.
If you have children they may enjoy this unique museum! Handmade dioramas with cat soldiers depict key battles and scenes from the Battle of Gettysburg.
Civil War Tails At the Homestead Diorama Museum
785 Baltimore StIf you have children they may enjoy this unique museum! Handmade dioramas with cat soldiers depict key battles and scenes from the Battle of Gettysburg.
Antietam is 1 hour away from the cottage but if you have time plan a visit.
The Bloodiest Day in American History--Hope for Freedom
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Antietam
Antietam is 1 hour away from the cottage but if you have time plan a visit.
The Bloodiest Day in American History--Hope for Freedom
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
If you have the time take a day to visit Lancaster County. About 1.5 hours from the cottage you'll find an abundance of activities in Lancaster. Visit Amish country & experience rich history and warm hospitality. The city of Lancaster is an artsy up and coming place to visit.
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Lancaster County
If you have the time take a day to visit Lancaster County. About 1.5 hours from the cottage you'll find an abundance of activities in Lancaster. Visit Amish country & experience rich history and warm hospitality. The city of Lancaster is an artsy up and coming place to visit.
Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
Children of Gettysburg 1863
Food scene
This is our favorite restaurant in Gettysburg. They have a small menu which means everything on it is delicious and properly prepared every single time.
Gourmet New American dishes & pizza served in a basic, modern space with bold prints & fabrics.
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Food 101
101 Chambersburg StThis is our favorite restaurant in Gettysburg. They have a small menu which means everything on it is delicious and properly prepared every single time.
Gourmet New American dishes & pizza served in a basic, modern space with bold prints & fabrics.
Best burgers in town! We’ve never had a bad meal at this place.
Blue and Gray Bar and Grill is a family owned sports bar located on the square in historic Gettysburg. They took their passion for history and sports and combined them to create a fun atmosphere with elevated bar food. They proudly serve specialty burgers named after Generals that fought at the battle of Gettysburg, over 20 wing sauces with famous brigade names and many other options. They have twenty tvs always tuned to sporting events and welcome all fans alike.
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Blue & Gray Bar & Grill
2 Baltimore StBest burgers in town! We’ve never had a bad meal at this place.
Blue and Gray Bar and Grill is a family owned sports bar located on the square in historic Gettysburg. They took their passion for history and sports and combined them to create a fun atmosphere with elevated bar food. They proudly serve specialty burgers named after Generals that fought at the battle of Gettysburg, over 20 wing sauces with famous brigade names and many other options. They have twenty tvs always tuned to sporting events and welcome all fans alike.
Four Score and Seven years before the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, (1776),
Reverend Alexander Dobbin built a house to begin a new life in America for himself and
his family. Today his home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a colonial
restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food in abundance, and gracious service bring back
the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. AAA rated. The friendly hospitality of the Dobbin House
extends to the Springhouse Tavern, Gettystown Bed and Breakfast, Country Curiosity Store, Abigail Adams Ballroom,
in-house bakery and secret "underground railroad" slave hideout.
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Dobbin House Tavern
89 Steinwehr Ave
Four Score and Seven years before the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, (1776),
Reverend Alexander Dobbin built a house to begin a new life in America for himself and
his family. Today his home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a colonial
restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food in abundance, and gracious service bring back
the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. AAA rated. The friendly hospitality of the Dobbin House
extends to the Springhouse Tavern, Gettystown Bed and Breakfast, Country Curiosity Store, Abigail Adams Ballroom,
in-house bakery and secret "underground railroad" slave hideout.
Hands down the best ice cream in Gettysburg!
Making history one scoop at a time! Mike Gladfelter has reopened his ice cream shop at the historic Twin Sycamores house in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Stop in for homemade ice cream, shakes, softserve, and sundaes! Check their Facebook page to see flavors of the day and new announcements. Whether you're stopping in for the first time or are a regular, you're sure to have a great time and treat at Mr. G's!!
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Mr G's Ice Cream
404 Baltimore StHands down the best ice cream in Gettysburg!
Making history one scoop at a time! Mike Gladfelter has reopened his ice cream shop at the historic Twin Sycamores house in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Stop in for homemade ice cream, shakes, softserve, and sundaes! Check their Facebook page to see flavors of the day and new announcements. Whether you're stopping in for the first time or are a regular, you're sure to have a great time and treat at Mr. G's!!
Longtime family-run pizzeria also fixing up subs, salads & sides in a relaxed eatery with delivery
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Tommy's Pizza
105 Steinwehr AveLongtime family-run pizzeria also fixing up subs, salads & sides in a relaxed eatery with delivery
Lincoln Diner
32 Carlisle StGreat local diner with the best breakfast in town.
Artisan coffee shop specializing in freshly roasted coffee and artisan espresso beverages.
Eighty-Two Cafe
82 Steinwehr AveArtisan coffee shop specializing in freshly roasted coffee and artisan espresso beverages.
Casual hangout for coffee, light eats & poetry readings in a space brimming with local art.
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The Ragged Edge Coffee House
110 Chambersburg StCasual hangout for coffee, light eats & poetry readings in a space brimming with local art.
They offer outdoor seating and have a spacious indoor dining area. Innovative brewpub with good food.
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Appalachian Brewing Company of Gettysburg
259 Steinwehr AveThey offer outdoor seating and have a spacious indoor dining area. Innovative brewpub with good food.
Irish owned pub offering a genuine taste of Ireland through music, talk and fun.
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Garryowen Irish Pub
126 Chambersburg StIrish owned pub offering a genuine taste of Ireland through music, talk and fun.
Located 5 miles south of center square Gettysburg on 97, Olivia's offers a relaxing atmosphere and pleasant getaway with our country setting and expansive menu.
Olivia's
3015 Baltimore PikeLocated 5 miles south of center square Gettysburg on 97, Olivia's offers a relaxing atmosphere and pleasant getaway with our country setting and expansive menu.
One of the most interesting menus in town. New American eats & craft cocktails are the specialties at this relaxed venue with a laid–back vibe.
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Mason Dixon Distillery
331 E Water StOne of the most interesting menus in town. New American eats & craft cocktails are the specialties at this relaxed venue with a laid–back vibe.
The Gettysburger Company
Presidents Coffee
The Sign of the Buck
Shopping
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
1863 Gettysburg Village DrGIANT Food Stores
3301 E Trindle RdKennie's Markets
217 W Middle StWalmart
1270 York RdMarshalls
1275 York Rd