Rod & Jen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Make a reservation to have a licensed battlefield guide give you a personal tour of the battlefield.
Be sure to visit the museum and visitor’s center. See destinationgettysburg.com for a link to the website where you will find detailed information.
119 locals recommend
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore PikeMake a reservation to have a licensed battlefield guide give you a personal tour of the battlefield.
Be sure to visit the museum and visitor’s center. See destinationgettysburg.com for a link to the website where you will find detailed information.
Tour the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide by bus or by car. Or, rent a CD to listen to as you drive to the legendary landmarks.
See destinationgettysburg.com to find a link to websites.
Gettysburg Tour Center
778 Baltimore StTour the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide by bus or by car. Or, rent a CD to listen to as you drive to the legendary landmarks.
See destinationgettysburg.com to find a link to websites.
Learn about the civilian experience of war in this Civil War home (right across the street from our apartment).
8 locals recommend
Shriver House Museum
309 Baltimore StLearn about the civilian experience of war in this Civil War home (right across the street from our apartment).
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
61 Seminary RidgeSelf-guided tours, features a re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg
6 locals recommend
Gettysburg Heritage Center
297 Steinwehr AveSelf-guided tours, features a re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg
Interactive experience for young historians.
Go to www.gettysburgfoundation.org/ for more information.
Children of Gettysburg 1863
451 Baltimore StreetInteractive experience for young historians.
Go to www.gettysburgfoundation.org/ for more information.
Arrange a trip through the Gettysburg Tour Center to tour President Eisenhower's Gettysburg home and barn.
11 locals recommend
Eisenhower National Historic Site
243 Eisenhower Farm RdArrange a trip through the Gettysburg Tour Center to tour President Eisenhower's Gettysburg home and barn.
GETTYSBURG LINCOLN RAILROAD STATION: Ticket to the Past - A Virtual Reality Experience
Brand new experience (April 29, 2022) at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station through which Lincoln traveled to deliver his Gettysburg Address.
Travel to 1863 through the eyes of one of the following: a hospital heroine, an amputation assistant, or a facilitator for the fallen.
Go to www.gettysburgfoundation.org/
for more information.
Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys
35 Carlisle StreetGETTYSBURG LINCOLN RAILROAD STATION: Ticket to the Past - A Virtual Reality Experience
Brand new experience (April 29, 2022) at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station through which Lincoln traveled to deliver his Gettysburg Address.
Travel to 1863 through the eyes of one of the following: a hospital heroine, an amputation assistant, or a facilitator for the fallen.
Go to www.gettysburgfoundation.org/
for more information.
Websites
www.destinationgettysburg.com
Calendar of events...
Great website to find out about local places and experiences.
Destination Gettysburg
1560 Fairfield Rdwww.destinationgettysburg.com
Calendar of events...
Great website to find out about local places and experiences.
www.gettysburgfoundation.org
Great website to find out what Gettysburg has to offer..
places to go and things to do
Gettysburg Foundation
1195 Baltimore Pikewww.gettysburgfoundation.org
Great website to find out what Gettysburg has to offer..
places to go and things to do
Neighborhoods
The apartment is located in the heart of the town in a commercial/residential neighborhood and is within three blocks of multiple restaurants, taverns, wineries, ice cream parlors, museums, tours, and shoppes. We’re just about three blocks from the National Cemetery where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address and where the union made its stand in Cemetery Hill.
117 locals recommend
Gettysburg
The apartment is located in the heart of the town in a commercial/residential neighborhood and is within three blocks of multiple restaurants, taverns, wineries, ice cream parlors, museums, tours, and shoppes. We’re just about three blocks from the National Cemetery where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address and where the union made its stand in Cemetery Hill.
Food scene
Great food all within walking distance.
Historic and great food! Located a couple blocks down the street.
51 locals recommend
Dobbin House Tavern
89 Steinwehr AveHistoric and great food! Located a couple blocks down the street.
Located on the Gettysburg square, good food and outdoor dining option
28 locals recommend
Blue & Gray Bar & Grill
2 Baltimore StLocated on the Gettysburg square, good food and outdoor dining option
Farnsworth House Inn
401 Baltimore StOutdoor beer garden and just several buildings away
The Pub & Restaurant
20 Lincoln SquareNice atmosphere and good food.
Outside dining, in-house brewery, good food.
15 locals recommend
Appalachian Brewing Company of Gettysburg
259 Steinwehr AveOutside dining, in-house brewery, good food.
Tommy's Pizza
105 Steinwehr AveBest pizza in town.
Garryowen Irish Pub
126 Chambersburg StTraditional Irish fare and atmosphere.
O'Rorke's Family Eatery
44 Steinwehr AveGood food, atmosphere, and outdoor dining.
Great home cooked food traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare, barn atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant ~ Bed & Breakfast
96 Hickory Bridge RdGreat home cooked food traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare, barn atmosphere.