- TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
- From Hickory Hollow Horse Farm to Confederate Trails of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
- Possibly one of the most popular cities in United States history, Gettysburg lent its name to President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address as well as the historical Battle of Gettysburg. Tourists can visit the Gettysburg National Battlefield located at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The city also offers word class dining, historical hotels and boutique shopping to those visiting the area.
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333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, is a local religious site and education center which commemorates her life and work.
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16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Built in 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was constructed as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while on duty. Located within the campus of the National Fire Academy, the memorial also contains a separate monument for the 9/11 firefighters.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary is a historic Catholic liberal arts college nestled in the Catoctin Mountains. A large golden statue of the Virgin Mary provides a memorable landmark. It also hosts a seminary and St. Mary's Grotto.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, dating back to late 19th century, is one of the oldest surviving American replicas of the French shrine and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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Magic Elm Skateland is an in-line skating park that features open skating as well as party and special event rentals. The park also has an arcade with video games, and serves concesssions.
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Enjoyed by both adults and kids, the Timeline Arcade specializes in bringing traditional arcade games back to life. Visitors can play pinball and classic arcade favorites or relax in the arcades gaming lounge.
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A self-guided visit of the UTZ Potato Chip Factory Tour uses a glass-walled observation deck, audio commentary and video to provide visitors a peek at the process of manufacturing UTZ Potato Chips, produced since 1921.
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Full Tilt Family Fun Center offers entertainment for all ages. Vintage pinball machines and interactive games from the 1950's lend a retro feel, while modern day games give kids and teens access to the titles they know and love.
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195 Stock Street STE 200, Hanover, PA
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Known colloquially as The Eich, The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center is a performance venue that hosts a wide variety of acts, ranging from symphonies to stand-up comics. The venue also has theater and conservatory areas for rent.
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Run by the Hanover Area Historical Society, Warehime-Myers Mansion is a Greek Revival structure built in the early 1900s. Visitors can tour the first and second floors on Wednesday and Saturday.