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The history of Gettysburg is much more than the famous Civil War battle. The best way to understand it is by visiting some of the town’s historic homes.
Foodie alert: Head to Gettysburg, PA! You won't find a tastier destination than this historic town. Beginning tomorrow and running through Saturday, April
Every year millions of people visit Gettysburg in Pennsylvania to tour the Civil War Battlefields and to visit many of the area's local attractions. If you're a Civil War buff, there's no better place to be than in Gettysburg! You can tour the Gettysburg Battlefields, visit the Soldiers' National Cemetery and check out all of the Civil War Museums while you're here. With that said, Gettysburg is a great place to visit if you just want to do some shopping too! There is the Gettysburg Outlet Mall (right on the outskirts of town), hundreds of gift shops at the tourist attractions & museums, etc. Personally though, I'm drawn to all of the small businesses and shops that line the downtown streets! If you're planning a visit to the downtown area, you'll find three main parking garages and many of the downtown streets offered short-term metered parking. If you plan on spending the afternoon or the day, I recommend a parking garage. If you plan on just shopping for an hour or two...then a short-term parking meter is your best bet. With either option, plan on spending a little bit of money for parking and doing some walking! Lincoln Square is where you want to start. You'll find that all of the major roads in and out of Lincoln Square have small stores, art galleries, antique shops, eateries, etc. lining their streets. If you're planning on staying for the weekend to primarily shop & visit the downtown attractions, you'll find just a few downtown hotels and bed & breakfasts to accommodate your needs. Personally though, I enjoy the hotels and bed & breakfasts that are not in the downtown area, but that's just an individual preference. When I visit Gettysburg for some shopping fun...I bring several large shopping totes along with me. This saves me from making numerous trips back & forth to the car when I have purchases in hand. I like to load up my totes and then head to the car and trust me, it's a lot easier this way!!! Today I wanted to give visitors a little taste of the Gettysburg downtown area by sharing some photographs with you that we took on a recent trip to the area. The downtown area is absolutely gorgeous and everyone seems so friendly. The town decorates the downtown area during each of the 4 seasons and during the holidays, which is a great time to visit. If you're looking for some of the famous landmarks, you'll find the President Lincoln statue and the town clock...right on Lincoln Square. As you walk around the area you'll see various historical markers and educational plaques that give you the history on particular buildings, attractions, memorials, businesses, etc. If you're new the area, take some time to learn more about Gettysburg while you're here. Every time I visit the downtown area...I have a great time! There is always something to see and do, and everyone is super-friendly. After a great afternoon of shopping, we like to grab a bite to eat at one of the eateries and sometimes we take in a show a the Gettysburg Performing Arts Center. While we do take "day trips" to the area, the majority of the time we plan a weekend getaway, so that we can really enjoy our visit. If you would like to learn more about some of the Civil War and Tourist Attractions that you can find in Gettysburg, please visit the Pennsylvania section right here on our travel blog. We've extensively written about our visits to Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg Train Museum, the Gettysburg Diorama, the Gettysburg Railroad Station and more! You can also check out our Gettysburg Pennsylvania board over on Pinterest.
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The history of Gettysburg is much more than the famous Civil War battle. The best way to understand it is by visiting some of the town’s historic homes.
We had a wonderful time on our camping trip to Gettysburg, PA,last week. The weather couldn't have been better especially for this time of the year. Who would have thought we would experience 85 degree weather in the middle of July? It was perfect camping weather. I have to warn you that I have ALOT of pictures to share and I will do my best not to bore you with all of the details but that cute lil town has so many stories to tell. Just being in the beautiful countryside was great, the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Gods beauty surrounding you. I fell in love with this beautiful old stone house....we drove right past it to get into the campground and I oooohhhhed and ahhhhhed each time. This was a meeting place used by Robert E. Lee and then a civil war field hospital, hard to imagine that in all it's peacefulness now. Oh the stories it could tell! Here is the beautiful town of Gettysburg. It has a central circle in which all roads lead to different parts of the town, as it was in the 1800's. I did quite a bit of shopping here and met some wonderful shop owners. Everyone was so very friendly and kind natured. There was one shop in particular called Fiddle Faddle and the sweetest couple own it. I visited her shop on two seperate occassions and had a nice conversation with the owner each time. She gave me a quick lesson on rug hooking too, something that I have always wanted to learn. So I will be trying my had at that in the near future. If you are in the area, it is worth stopping in, they were so friendly and sweet. I picked up this McCalls Candle here. I thought it was appropriate for a camping trip and smelled yummy! A shop befitting of Gettysburg. I just love the old architechture of this town and how it is preserved here. Off one of the roads in the main circle of this old town stands this retro movie theater, The Majestic. Just like that movie with Jim Carey. It was so neat, and plays old movies to boot. We wanted to go and see the playing of National Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor. It is an old movie my daughter, Sage, loves on that Wednesday evening but we decided against it with a crabby 2 year old, he never would have made it through. So we just admired it from the outside, so neat. Here is the Gettysburg Hotel....it is a newer hotel over the top of an older building, but looked great all dressed in it's patriotic bunting. This is the Gettysburg Train station, it played a big part in the aftermath of the civil war Battle in Gettysburg. It brought wounded soldiers back home, and family members from other states into town to claim there loved ones, that did not make it. This is also the very station where President Lincoln arrived and departed from Gettysburg Train station for the Gettysburg Address Speech at the National Cemetery. Above is the David Wills house, where President Lincoln stayed here the eve before the Gettysburg address, It is the very room and bed in which he slept. I thought that this bedroom was georgeous, and I loved the wallpaper. The coverlet is the one Lincoln slept with too, neat huh? This is the street in where I found a store in Gettysburg that I just loved! It was an old five and dime turned into an antique store. Their prices were very reasonable and it was huge. The had an old ice cream counter with $1 cones....my kids loved that. Again the people in here were so nice. I found most of the treasures below in that store. Presents for the Farmhouse That old wash boiler is huge! The antique girls dress is handmade, and the pillow is made from an old table cloth. I will be making a centerpiece for my dining room table out of the green carryall, and a lamp out of the old can with a spout. I can't wait to have a minute to make it. Beautiful Pennsylvania Barns..... This barn was on the battlefield, you can see the hole from a cannon at the top of the bricks, left as it was. The battlefield encompased many farms as well as in the actual town. So many lives were interrupted for many months following the battle, and several were unable to recover from the effects the war had on them. A silent reminder of the scars left on this beautiful part of our country. This was the neatest barn...a round barn. An operating orchard and farm, they sell some great homemade products inside as well as country items for your home. The second story was the neatest thing, they had lights strung all over it. I would love to have had a wedding here, it is so beautiful. Above another barn to drool over, oh the things that I would use that for.....(dreaming), maybe some day. Here's my children ontop of a cannon...we didn't do too much of the battlefields this year, only what we missed last year. They are on Brenners Field here, and my son was fed up with history and pictures at this point.....geeesh, two year olds are so uncooperative! Just kidding, he did really good for a two year old actually! I have more pictures of the actual camping in the post below. Unless you need time for your eyes to adjust... I know this is alot of pictures, but this is only a fraction of the album!
Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide Lisa Shower begins our tour at the John Rupp House on[...]
Check out my list of the best things to do in Gettysburg, PA, based on my many visits to this incredibly historic destination.
The actual town of Gettysburg is hallowed ground along with the surrounding area. Fighting took place throughout the small town itself. Field hospitals were established in almost all available homes, churches, schools and businesses during the three-day battle and afterwards.
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See, hear and feel how the 1863 battle and its aftermath impacted the John Rupp family and their Gettysburg neighbors.
Immerse yourself in the history, heritage, and charm of a town that helped shape the Civil War with these 3 Historical Must-Do's in Gettysburg.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known for its rich history, and is the site of a turning point in the Civil War. History buffs can get lost for days wandering the battlefields, exploring the town, and immersing themselves in the life of the 1860s in carefully restored homes and museums. But there is more to Gettysburg than just the battlefields. Beautiful open spaces, rolling hills, quaint antique shops, a bustling college town, and fine dining make this an excellent destination for your next family trip. To help you make the most out of your vacation, we've compiled a detailed list of attractions and must-do activities to please everyone in your family.
Here's a complete guide to planning your visit to the Gettysburg battlefields & cemetery, President Eisenhower's home, museums.and more.
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The Battle of Gettysburg was the most costly battle in lives lost over 3 days and was the turning point in the Civil War. Here are 16 things to do in Gettysburg
The Dobbin House, located at 89 Steinwehr Avenue in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a restaurant, tavern and bed and breakfast. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, #73001584. It was built in 1776, making it the oldest standing structure in Gettysburg. It was built as a home for Rev. Alexander Dobbin and his family. Dobbin House became the first stop on the Underground Railroad north of the Mason-Dixon Line. During and after the Battle of Gettysburg, the house served as a temporary field hospital.
While Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is best know for the role it played in a pivotal three-day battle in 1863 during America's Civil War, the beauty of this historic town and its surroundings are less well known. Over 140 eye-catching color photos and an engaging text reveal beauty and history, including sites such as Lincoln Square, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, historic houses and shops along Baltimore, Carlisle, Chambersburg, and York Streets, Steinwehr Avenue, Taneytown Road, the Gettysburg Hotel, the Soldier's National Cemetery, and, of course, Gettysburg National Military Park. Victorian homes, including structures that played an active role in the Battle of Gettysburg, and a sampling from the roughly 1,400 monuments dedicated to Civil War soldiers, generals, and battalions are all included. This is the perfect guide for visitors and residents of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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The history of Gettysburg is much more than the famous Civil War battle. The best way to understand it is by visiting some of the town’s historic homes.
[ATTACH] Set against the base of Big round top is the Bushman farm surrounded by the beautiful autumn colors.
One of my VERY favourite things about touring in the states are the quaint old historic towns. Give me the choice of a visit to Washington, DC or a local quiet downtown road loaded with little brick buildings, and it’s no contest. I’m a small town girl and LOVE quiet meandering streets loaded with history. […]
There’s plenty to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, whether you’re there for the history or just for a summer getaway. Here are 10 things every visitor should put on their travel itinerary.
Getting Away From it All
Journey back in time with a scrumptious meal when you visit the oldest restaurant in Gettysburg.
We love visiting Gettysburg, the drive from Maryland to Pennsylvania is beautiful. Here are a few tips from our trips to Gettysburg.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known for its rich history, and is the site of a turning point in the Civil War. History buffs can get lost for days wandering the battlefields, exploring the town, and immersing themselves in the life of the 1860s in carefully restored homes and museums. But there is more to Gettysburg than just the battlefields. Beautiful open spaces, rolling hills, quaint antique shops, a bustling college town, and fine dining make this an excellent destination for your next family trip. To help you make the most out of your vacation, we've compiled a detailed list of attractions and must-do activities to please everyone in your family.
[ATTACH] Seminary at Gettysburg, 2008 [IMG] Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, 1863.
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