Things to Do in Gettysburg, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Gettysburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Gettysburg, PA , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chambersburg, Hanover, Thurmont, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Boiling Springs, Mount Airy and Thomasville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Gettysburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Gettysburg, PA , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chambersburg, Hanover, Thurmont, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Boiling Springs, Mount Airy and Thomasville
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0.1 Miles
91% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
For over 80 years, the Majestic Theater has been host to endless films and live productions. This small-town theaters boasts vintage ambiance and architecture as well as on-site catering and full-service concessions.
0.5 Miles
86% 968 votes
History Museums 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can tour her home with costumed interpreters and see the restored Jennie Wade House, as it was on that fateful day.
0.7 Miles
83% 555 votes
Battlefields 241 Steinwehr Avenute, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
0.5 Miles
Gettysburg Ghost Tours offers guided, one-hour evening candlelit walks around the historical battlefield. Focusing on visiting areas that local legends repute to be haunted at this historical site, the tour recommends reservations for its nightly excursions.
0.5 Miles
85% 124 votes
City Tours 55 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Historic Tour Company offers educational, engaging, and exciting tours of Gettysburg with two tour options: a 2.5 hour tour of the premier battlefield or the 2 hour tour of the battlefield with content for kids.
0.1 Miles
91% 108 votes
Concerts 56 east middle street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Fun for the whole family, Lincoln's Lost Treasure is a favorite stop by locals and tourists. The company hosts an interactive scavenger hunt through the local historic shops that allows guests to be full immersed in the experience.
4.5 Miles
81% 177 votes
Farms & Ranches 125 Glenwood Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Land of Little Horses is an interactive farm attraction featuring miniature horses, performing animals, a Western Town, and play areas for young children. The site includes a cafe, and picnic areas for families who pack a lunch.
0.1 Miles
76% 124 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
The first floor of the Gettysburg Railroad Station is occupied by the Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum. The collection contains diagrams, models, and artifacts that were discovered during the renovation of the train station.
5.1 Miles
93% 27 votes
Walking Tours Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Gettysburg can take Guided Historic Walking Tours that last 90 minutes and tell the story of the famous battle's effects on the small town. The history is provided by diary entries, personal accounts, letters, drawings, and photographs.
2.0 Miles
82% 49 votes
Horseback Riding 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Artillery Ridge Horseback Tour is a family friendly resort that is the closest camping to the battlefield. They are a full service campground that also offers full service sites, cabin rentals and plenty of open tenting.
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