Savor Summer in Gettysburg

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The arrival of summer is a special time in Gettysburg, PA. As the sun shines down on the region's magnificent stone monuments, guests from across the country return again and again to experience its incomparable history, enduring charm, and unlimited opportunities for recreational fun.

Just 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh, Gettysburg stands uniquely positioned as one of our nation’s premier travel destinations. Nestled in idyllic Adams County, it offers wide-ranging outdoor activities, adventurous dining, and – perhaps most famously – an unparalleled look back at this country’s dramatic and inspiring past.

No trip to Gettysburg is complete without a firsthand appreciation of its rich backstory. See it as the soldiers did, with a horseback tour led by a Licensed Battlefield Guide or board a carriage, scoot coupe, Segway, bike, car, or bus and hear the tale of the famous battle with the wind in your hair.

The entire region is brimming with foodie-pleasing dining establishments, offering local farm-to-table cuisine in a wide variety of styles. Enjoy contemporary meals prepared by award-winning chefs, or experience period-specific food prepared in a landmark setting. Craft beers, wines, ciders, mead, and spirits can be found along the popular Adams County Pour Tour beverage trail – or visit working farms and orchards on the Adams County Crop Hop, the region's new farm and market trail! Whatever your tastes, Gettysburg has you covered and then some.

There's no other town in America quite like Gettysburg –– and no better time to visit than the months of summer.