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Get Away to Gettysburg This Fall!
October 25, 2019
Ready to plan a fun fall getaway? Take advantage of the pre-winter weather (and some gorgeous fall foliage) with a trip to Gettysburg! Rich in history, diversity, and picturesque geography, Gettysburg has everything you need to build the perfect fall getaway for your family.
Forget the pumpkin spice everything and premature Christmas tunes at home this weekend; come with us to a fun-filled weekend at Gettysburg!
Adams County Reimagined: Gettysburg Battlefield’s Pour Tour Shuttle
October 16, 2019Adventurers, rejoice! Brand-new from Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours comes our newest partnership with the Adams County Pour Tour. We’re teaming up to bring you this unique experience, combining history and celebration to create an all-encompassing tour around Adams County to the best wineries, distilleries, cideries, and breweries in the area.
Our conveniently scheduled shuttles will whisk you away to selected locations on the Adams County Pour Tour to put together a unique combination of destinations for a truly unique taste of Adams County. There are two routes from which you can choose: The Downtown Crowd, or our Countryside Kin.
Haunted Bus Tour Saturday, October 19th, 2019
To add to this adventure and give our guests what they want in a tour we are adding an unexpected twist and scare to the traditional “BUS TOUR”. On this 1 hour 45 minute journey you will still depart the bus at the Sachs Bridge and starting this year at The Gettysburg College for tales of the unexplained. But be aware, there are strange encounters awaiting you as you journey the countryside. Who knows what awaits you in the darkness of the night! Depart the bus two times during tour. Adults $24; Children (ages 6-12) $19. Purchase tickets at https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/ghost-tours/ or call (717) 334-1156. Every Saturday Night in October through first Saturday Night in November at 7 PM. Tour begins at Gettysburg Tours, 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
WWII in Gettysburg – The People and Places–Every Saturday at 2 PM
October 5, 2019Gettysburg Tours, Inc has partnered with the expert guides of Tigrett Leadership Academy to offer a brand new tour showcasing a different side of Gettysburg military history. Ride along and take a look at the people and places that played a part in the Allied victory in World War II. You will visit a prisoner-of-war camp. Learn why an intelligence camp was located here, training specialized troops for psychological warfare.
Hear stories of the navy’s map-making operation preparing for the invasion of Japan, and consider the scrap drive that almost took some of the battlefield’s most famous monuments. Find out what sacrifices Gettysburg’s citizens made to help the war effort.
Special Appearance, Adam Shefts (The Victorian Historian) Saturday, October 19th
September 30, 2019Adam Shefts, The Victorian Historian (https://thevictorianhistorian.com/) (will be joining the Jennie Wade House History Tour from 2 PM – 5 PM for an added bonus. Presenting information on Victorian customs, facts, etc. Advanced reservations recommended during those tours. Will also be making a special appearance on Saturday, November 16th (2 PM-5 PM) and December 7th (1 PM-5 PM).
Fall in Love with Fall in Gettysburg!
September 27, 2019
It’s the first official week of fall, and we’re ready to celebrate! Gettysburg is a gorgeous place to enjoy everything that fall has to offer – whether you love apple picking, brewery tours, strolls through the fall foliage, or a spooky ghost tour, Gettysburg has it all in store for you!
Adams County has put together a dazzling array of fall activities for the whole family to enjoy. Today, we want to give you some inspiration to plan a marathon of fun for a weekend getaway in Gettysburg – no matter what piques your interest, it can be found here!
New to Gettysburg? Let Us Show You Around!
August 21, 2019
Summer will be over soon, but don’t fret! There’ still plenty of time to plan your family trip to remarkable historic Gettysburg! What’s that, you say? You’ve never been to Gettysburg? Allow us to be the first to help you plan your unforgettable experience!
Today, we want to help you get acquainted with just a sampling of the myriad experiences that historic Gettysburg has to offer. From history to food and everything in between, we’re the local experts to help you plan an unforgettable trip!
Featured Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments
August 6, 2019At Gettysburg Battlefield, there are hundreds of monuments placed all over the great expanse of land. These monuments represent both soldiers and states that fought valiantly to change the course of history in Gettysburg on that fateful summer day. We invite you to explore the history behind these beautiful monuments, and search for your favorites during your bus tour of the battlefield.
Ways to Beat the Heat in Gettysburg This Summer
July 18, 2019We’ve been feeling the heat with some seriously steamy days this summer! With such high heat indexes, it can be tempting to curl up under the ceiling fan in your living room and binge a whole Netflix series – resist the urge to become a bona fide couch potato this summer and plan a smart summer getaway to Gettysburg!
We know what you’re thinking – “really? A battlefield tour in THIS heat? No, thanks!” We hear you – but hear us out! Gettysburg is chock full of fun ways to cool off on a hot summer day; we even have a few tricks up our sleeves to comfortably tour the battlefield.
Gettysburg Diorama: Something for Everyone!
June 24, 2019
When you were a young child, your imagination could run wild with a few action figures and a couple square feet of carpet in your living room. As we grow older, our boundless creativity is reigned in by demanding work schedules and busy lifestyles. Unleash that childlike imagination once again at the Gettysburg Diorama & History Center!
The Gettysburg Diorama’s History
The Gettysburg Diorama is a unique, awe-inspiring piece bringing the entirety of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg to life. No, not literally – the diorama in the Night at the Museum movies was a special case! This completely stationary, yet marvelously exciting diorama features the entire 6,000-acre battlefield in one handcrafted expanse.