Gettysburg: Best Things to Do
DOWNTOWN
Steinwehr Avenue is one of Gettysburg’s best neighborhoods. It's located near the Gettysburg National Military Park, in downtown Gettysburg. It's a popular tourist destination, filled with lodging, food stalls, and attractions. Don't forget to add Gettysburg Diorama to your bucket list. Here, you can see the miniatures related to the battle. But if you want to know more about the city's history, come to Gettysburg Heritage Center. You can explore the museum in a more fun way. Besides the museum exhibits, learn more about the town and history through battlefield tours. You will to find out the history through the perspectives of the locals and the soldiers themselves! Walking, horseback riding, or scoot-coupe and electric bike ridings, pick one for yourself! Onsite restaurants are available too, but you can always find plentiful eateries along the avenue. Plus, there are a lot of antiques shops selling typical Gettysburg goods for your souvenirs.
Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg Diorama
Gettysburg Heritage Center
SHOPPING
Gettysburg downtown offers you a rich shopping experience. There are a lot of shops selling memorabilia and antiques with the historical touch of Gettysburg. One of the best shops you shouldn’t miss is the Country Curiosity Store at the Dobbin House, one of existing historic homes in Gettysburg. Country Curiosity Store is another shop for souvenirs hunting. Some of the products are “Cat’s Meow”, Vera Bradley bags, Gettysburg tee shirts, candy, home furnishings, books, collectibles, and art.
Country Curiosity Store
FOOD & DRINK
Gettysburg restaurants and cafes offer diverse cuisines, and the most common ones are American foods like burgers, bagels, sandwiches, and barbecues. Some of Gettysburg local cuisines with Dutch fusion are Hog Maw and Shoofly Pie. There are also some fare from other regions served in the restaurants and other dining establishments in Gettysburg.
For the drinks, there are a lot of friendly bars and pubs offering great beers and wine selections, some of them come at reasonable prices.
CULTURE
This city is rich in history, we can guarantee you have a good vacation there! You can find plentiful museums, historic houses and sites in this town. One unique thing about Gettysburg is that you’ll find a lot of ghost tours there where you can experience the Paranormal Activity for some adrenaline rush.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
We recommend you visit Gettysburg between September to November or between March to May. The town’s daytime temperatures in fall and spring are cooler than June, July, and August.
SIGHTSEEING
Gettysburg National Military Park used to be the battlefield of The Battle of Gettysburg which became a turning point in the Civil War. Find out the history of the city in this place while taking a sightseeing tour enjoying the beautiful lush greenery of the surrounding. You should also visit Gettysburg National Cemetery to witness the past struggles of the heroes in the past. This 3,965-acre park is filled with statues, artifacts, and the historic landscape of the battle. You can learn history while enjoying the calmness and beauty of nature in the vast commemoration areas.
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Cemetery
HOTEL
Gettysburg Hotel is a classic but luxurious hotel built in 1797. This makes the hotel becomes one of the historic buildings in town. The hotel is located in the city center, within walking distance to Gettysburg National Military Park and the battlefield areas. The hotel has 119 guest rooms and suites as well as meeting space, all with the best amenities. You can also book a room at Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast. This two buildings hotel offers a unique setting. The larger one consists of eight guestrooms with a Victorian mansion design built in 1898. Another one is the Welty House, housing six guestrooms, built years ahead. It was once occupied by the Confederate soldiers. Expect a historic vibe of the town during your stay.
Gettysburg Hotel
Brickhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast
RESTAURANT
A lot is offered by Dobbin House Tavern, and one of them is the classic dining experience. You can expect delicious American cuisines here. Started from the appetizers of avocado Louis with big hunks of crab and beautiful dressing, fresh shrimp cocktail, and French onion soup. It's all served in the spectacular settings of Victorian-styled interiors. If you want to try other foods from other countries, come to Montezuma. It's a Mexican restaurant serving guests since 2003. Foods offered include shredded beef cheese or chicken, nachos and tacos of different variants and some dips. Not only good food, but you can also enjoy amusing entertainment of the performance of Mariachi band.
Dobbin House Tavern
Montezuma
CAFE
Ragged Edge Coffee House offers delicious breakfast and lunch menus with reasonable prices. Enjoy tasty American classics like sandwiches and cookies and other pastries. The smoothies and coffee are also top-notch. To complete your cafe-hopping, come to Waldo’s & Company. It's originally an artspace. It serves some freshly-brewed, organic coffee. Get creative at this art gallery while slurping hot-served coffee from your cup. Their bar also serves Chai (Indian herbal tea), kombucha (a Japanese tea variant), and sweet soda pops.
Ragged Edge Coffee House
Waldo’s & Company
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
With the claim to be the “World Renowned Irish Pub”, Garryowen Irish Pub offers plentiful whiskeys, draft beers, and traditional Irish cuisine along with weekly live music. Through a reservation, this whitewashed bar is perfect for throwing a private party with your travel buddies.
Blue & Gray Bar & Grill serves guests with great food and drink menus in a relaxing ambiance. Taste the fantastic burgers, cheesesteak, and some wraps and gulp the refreshing drinks like cold beers and cocktails. It's all served special for you after your long journey to the battlefield trip.
Garryowen Irish Pub
Blue & Gray Bar & Grill
INTERESTING PLACE
Experience the real classy vibe by going to Majestic Theater. This historic theater space throws retro charm where you can enjoy various kinds of performances, ranging from live music acts and musicals to comedians and classic films. Want to relax your body and mind after a long trip around the town? Then try GoGa, an acronym coined by Gettysburg Goat Yoga meaning a yoga with yoga. This peculiar yoga studio helps you connect with nature, animals, and yourself.
Majestic Theater
Gettysburg Goat Yoga
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Historic brick houses are all around the town. It will such a good background for your photoshoots. But, there are some particular spots you definitely should go. Sachs Covered Bridge is a covered footbridge with Marsh creek views. The picturesque bridge is terracotta-colored, spanning 100 feet exclusive for pedestrians only.
You can also find plentiful Instagrammable spots at the Gettysburg National Military Park. One of them is the historic landmark Devil’s Den. Surrounded by lush greenery, the site is decorated by large rock formations which is quite candid. So, it's perfect for your Instagram feed.
Sachs Covered Bridge
