The holidays are a very special time of year in Gettysburg — when the past comes alive in festive celebration! It’s the ideal way to experience our incomparable history, enduring charm, and recreational activities. You can even tour former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s home fully decorated for the holidays.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has long been recognized as one of America’s premiere travel destinations. Situated in picturesque Adams County, it offers breathtakingly spectacular landscapes, a wide variety of outdoor activities, eclectic dining, and — most notably — an unsurpassed look back at our nation’s dramatic and inspiring past. Guests from all across the country return again and again to rediscover its unparalleled history, enduring charm, recreational fun, agricultural and beverage attractions, and famous hospitality.
Among the powerful memorials, the enormous impact of our shared past resonates deeply. See it as the soldiers did, with a horseback tour led by a licensed battlefield guide — or ride atop a double-decker bus, hearing the tale of the famous battle with the wind in your hair. Pause for a moment of inspiration in the Gettysburg National Cemetery where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his legendary “Gettysburg Address.”
Gettysburg’s many contemporary museums and intimate house tours offer fascinating insight into every aspect of the Civil War. From strategy and weaponry to politics and timelines — you’ll get to know the details of the conflict from an up–close perspective. Then explore the story beyond the battlefield, as you discover the local aftermath of the war, enabling you to stand in the footsteps of everyday civilians whose lives were turned upside down by three fierce days of fighting in the place they called home.
Be sure to take a leisurely stroll through the historically preserved downtown area encircling beautiful Lincoln Square. Take in one of our diverse live music performances. Attend one of our popular seasonal festivals and annual events. Test your wits at a period-authentic escape room. Find the perfect gift at quaint shops filled with one-of-a-kind antiques, handmade treasures, enchanting Christmas specialties, and authentic Civil War artifacts. If the spirit is willing, snuggle close together when darkness descends for an eerie evening ghost tour of famous haunts.
Enjoy unique, contemporary meals prepared by award-winning chefs, experience a period-specific meal prepared in a landmark setting, or grab a quick bite at a popular pizza parlor. Craft beers, wines, ciders, mead, and spirits produced in Adams County can be found along the popular Pour Tour beverage trail — or visit working farms and orchards on the Adams County Crop Hop, the region’s farm and market trail. Whatever your tastes, Gettysburg has you covered and then some.
Cozy bed and breakfasts, rustic cabins, comfortable inns, your go-to hotel with every amenity, or that special guest house for the entire family — you’ll find accommodations of every type in Gettysburg, whether you want to stay within walking distance to everything, or simply escape to a quiet, secluded retreat.
There’s no other town in America quite like Gettysburg. Enjoy it with friends and family this holiday season.
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