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Amusements

  • Boyds Bear Country
    75 Cunningham Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    5 Miles South of Gettysburg on Business 15 South
    717-630-2600
    Boyds Bear Country™ is "the world's most humongous teddy bear store™." more...  map

  • Mulligan MacDuffer Adventure Golf
    1360 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Located 1 Mile from Gettysburg
    717-337-1518
    Mulligan MacDuffer Adventure Golf & Ice Cream Parlour offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses on four acres surrounded by waterfalls, streams, caves and landscaping. Decorated with golf memorabilia, the clubhouse features an ice cream parlor and a 35' deck overlooking both golf courses and the pond. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Eisenhower National Historic Site
    250 Eisenhower Farm Drive • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-338-9114 x 10
    Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of only five 5 star generals in American history. Eisenhower used it as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. A virtual multi-media exhibit, 15-minute orientation tour of the grounds and farm operation, the Junior Secret Service Program, a self-guided tour and more are available. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • American Civil War Museum
    297 Steinwehr Avenue • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-6245
    A self-guided museum, the American Civil War Museum presents the entire story of the Civil War era and the Battle of Gettysburg throughout five hallways of scenes. Recreating history with life-sized dioramas of the Civil War, the tour begins with the economical, social and political causes of the war and ends with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. more...  map

  • Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR)
    100 Baltimore Road • Mechanicsburg, PA 17372
    717-528-8279
    An extensive collection of vintage race cars and artifacts and a research library containing rare books, documents, and photos can be enjoyed at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. EMMR is open from April through October on Saturdays and Sundays. more...  map

  • Gallon Historical Art
    9 Steinwehr Avenue • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Located 4 Blocks South of the Gettysburg Square
    717-334-8666
    A 3,500 square foot art gallery displaying the work of historical artist, Dale Gallon, who has done over 250 images of the Civil War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Iraq. more...  map

  • General Lee's Headquarters Museum, The (circa 1834)
    401 Buford Avenue • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-3141
    Located in the stone house that General Robert E. Lee occupied during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, the General Lee's Headquarters Museum is one of the oldest museums in Gettysburg and includes artifacts that tell the stories of the people that fought the battle. The General Lee's Headquarters Museum is open mid-March through November from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Be sure to visit the museum store. more...  map

  • Gettysburg Quartermaster
    419 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-8838
    Military artifacts, including photographs, helmets, military memorabilia posters, uniform badges and buttons, bayonets, guns and cavalry battle correspondence, from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War can be seen in the Gettysburg Quartermaster at Farnsworth House Inn. more...  map

  • Hall of Presidents and First Ladies Museum
    789 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-5717
    Wax figures of the Presidents of the United States of America and authentically reproduced Smithsonian Collection of First Ladies Inaugural gowns can be viewed at the Hall of Presidents and First Ladies Museum.  map

  • Jennie Wade House Museum
    528 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Located on the South End of Baltimore Street
    717-334-4100
    Authentically furnished, the Jennie Wade House Museum is the home of the only Gettysburg civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. While baking bread for Union soldiers, 20 year old Mary Virginia Wade was struck by a single bullet on July 3, 1863. more...  map

  • National Apple Museum
    154 West Hanover Street • Gettysburg, PA 17307
    Located in Biglerville
    717-677-4556
    Owned and operated by the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society, the National Apple Museum is housed in a restored pre-Civil War bank barn. Open on Saturdays and Sundays May through October, the National Apple Museum's mission is to preserve and exhibit the history and artifacts regarding the apple and fruit industry in Adams County. Collections and exhibits, including farming implements, early orchard photographs and a recreated 1880's farm kitchen and a general store can be found here. more...  map

  • Rupp House History Center, The (circa 1868)
    451 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Located in Downtown Gettysburg
    717-334-7292
    An educational project of the Friends of Gettysburg, the Rupp House History Center allows visitors through interactive exhibits to experience 19th-century culture and learn about the civilians and soldiers who struggled here and the preservation work that is critical to understanding the Battle of Gettysburg. The Rupp House History Center is within walking distance of Gettysburg National Military Park’s Visitor Center, the Soldiers' National Cemetery, several hotels, restaurants and Gettysburg’s town square. more...  map

  • Shriver House Museum
    309 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Located in Gettysburg's Historic District
    717-337-2800
    The award-winning Shriver House Museum is "dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg." First built in 1860, for George and Hettie Shriver, the home's costumed guides' 30-minute tour describes the Shriver family's experiences during the War Between the States. The tour includes the Confederate sharpshooters nest in the attic where at least two soldiers were killed. more...  map

  • Soldier's National Museum
    777 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-4890
    The headquarters of General O.O. Howard during the Battle of Gettysburg and the home of the National Soldier’s Orphan Homestead until 1877, the Soldier's National Museum offers a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from major American conflicts.  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

  • Gettysburg National Military Park
    97 Taneytown Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-1124 x 431
    The Civil War's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties over three days in the summer of 1863 and the backdrop for President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, the Gettysburg National Military Park features the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, a self-guided auto tour, licensed guide tour, tape or CD tours, the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, and more. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Land of Little Horses
    125 Glenwood Drive • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-7259
    A seasonal performing animal theme park, Land of Little Horses offers hands-on activities and events. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

  • American Stories Historic Walking Tours & Programs
    22 Baltimore Street (Ticket Dealer) • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-624-8154
    Gettysburg's Civil War history comes to life during the walking tours and interactive programs conducted by knowledgeable guides in period costume. Tours begin at the Lincoln Statue on Center Square.  map

  • Artillery Ridge Horseback Tours/Riding Facilities
    610 Taneytown Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-1288, 866-932-2674 or 877-335-5596
    With reservations made in advance, two-hour guided tours on horseback describing the three-day Battle of Gettysburg and one-hour trail rides are available. Artillery Ridge offers horse facilities, including box stalls and corrals, to use during your stay. more...  map

  • Farnsworth House Candlelight Ghost Walks
    401 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-8838
    Walk by candlelight into the realms of the unknown as you are escorted by a period dressed guide down the very streets the soldiers walked. Their tales and legends blend with bits of human interest and historical fact to make the walks both entertaining and educational for all ages. more...  map

  • Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
    778 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-6296
    Gettysburg Battlefield Tours offers two types of tours. The dramatized audio tour on Double Decker buses "brings you into battle as the drama unfolds in living stereo." The two-hour licensed guide bus tour with a National Military Park licensed guide on an air-conditioned coach bus departs from the Main Gettysburg Tour Center at 778 Baltimore Street, across from the National Cemetery. more...  map

  • Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tour
    271 Baltimore Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-337-0445
    Lasting a little over one hour and covering about three-quarters of a mile, the Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours are the only ones in Gettysburg based on the best selling books by Mark Nesbitt. Period-dressed guides take visitors on one of six evening tours through sections of the town that is known by many as the most haunted in the United States. more...  map

  • Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway
    106 North Washington Street • Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-6932
    A 75-minute or three-hour scenic train ride through the countryside of Adams County, murder mystery train ride, full-service dinner ride, and the Gettysburg Ghost Train are just some of the entertainment options available through Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway. more...  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

  • Adams County Winery
    251 Peach Tree Road (Farm Winery) • Orrtanna, PA 17353
    Located 8 Miles West of Gettysburg
    717-334-4631
    Producers of the award-winning Gettysburg Winery Chardonnay, this winery 15 minutes west of the Gettysburg National Monument offers many fun features, including Saturday afternoon concerts, occasional art exhibits and wine appreciation classes. Wines produced by the winery include red, white, and fruit. A wine shop in Gettysburg can be found at 25 Chambersburg Street. more...  map

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