Page 5 - Destination Gettysburg - 2018 Travel Planner

Understanding what happened in Gettysburg is more relevant than ever. But history can be fun. Bike the battlefield with
a guide or take a Segway or GettyPed tour. Interact with Living Historians each weekend, march across Pickett’s Charge, or defend the Union line.
USA Today, Fox News and
The Weather Channel have named Gettysburg one of the most patriotic destinations in America, so why would you celebrate July 4th anywhere else? Start with July 1–3 to honor the soldiers who fought for freedom, party patriotically at the annual fireworks extravaganza, then stick around for the annual battle reenactment. That gives you a whole week — okay, eight days — to be all American.
A trip to Gettysburg will teach kids where their food comes from. Beginning in May,
the rolling hills of Adams County offer farm fresh deliciousness, so bring a cooler and pick your own—
we have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins and more. What you don’t pick you can buy, including locally raised eggs.
Gettysburg is known as one
of the most haunted towns
in America, and a lot of kids love to get spooked. A variety of kid-friendly tours share the stories of spirits who linger, mixed with just enough history that your kids might just learn something.
Nothing says memories like staying over. Maybe you like
a cushy hotel but the kids are looking to jump on the beds, laugh late and swim in the pool. Consider camping, but
if you aren’t that rustic, stick
to a cabin filled with modern amenities. Be sure to bring the s’mores ingredients — you can’t camp without them.
When Ike & Mamie bought their Gettysburg farm, it wasn’t the first time the two had lived in Gettysburg. When was Dwight Eisenhower first in Gettysburg and why was he here? (Turn to page 51 for answer)
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We’re a
dog-friendly
city!
Don’t forget my water bowl and treats!