Gettysburg Side Trips

Why not combine your Gettysburg vacation with a side trip to one of these nearby locations. Washington, D.C. , Baltimore, Frederick, Hershey, Lancaster and Harrisburg are all within an hour's drive. 



WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Washington, D.C., is a beautiful city, whose famous landmarks -- the stunning Capitol, the patiently waiting Lincoln in his memorial -- are living, breathing monuments to the American ideals of freedom and equality. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington, DC offers year-round inspiring experiences.

BALTIMORE

Baltimore celebrates in its historic sites, endless array of parties and festivals, in its grand museums and neighborhood shops. Picturesque old neighborhoods like Fells Point, Mount Vernon, Canton, and Federal Hill make Baltimore an ever-more-popular tourist destination.

FREDERICK

The 33-block historic district with its 18th- and 19th-century buildings and the clustered church spires that make up Frederick's skyline are still a main attraction. Antiques and craft shops dominate the downtown shopping area, and Frederick has a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. North and west of the city, the agricultural community still thrives: Fresh produce from local orchards and farms is available all summer, and in early spring newborn foals can be seen romping in the pastures of the county's horse farms.

HERSHEY

Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate. Visit the World Famous Hershey's Chocolate World and adjoining Hersheypark. See the Museum, The Trolley Works, The Antique Auto Museum. Take in a play at the theatre. Or, do some shopping for everything from chocolate and outlet shopping, to fine jewelry and souvenirs!

LANCASTER COUNTY

The land of the Amish. Pennsylvania Dutch Country has many special qualities that attract visitors. The area is relatively small, with good roads for motorists and bicyclists alike. There are opportunities to get to know the Mennonites and Amish on working farms that have opened their quaint doors to guests; tourism has, perhaps surprisingly, promoted continued excellence in quilt making, antiques, and farm-based crafts. There are historical sites, pretzel and chocolate factories, covered bridges, and wonderful farmer's markets, as well as modern diversions such as movie theaters, amusement parks, and great outlet mall shopping. And, of course, the family-style, smorgasbord, all-you-can-eat, or gourmet Pennsylvania Dutch restaurants are experiences in themselves.



HARRISBURG

Along the shores of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg has grown from a modest ferry outpost to a picturesque capital city. A burgeoning center for the region's arts and culture, the community offers all the pleasures of an urban metropolis while maintaining the warmth and caring associated with South Central Pennsylvania.