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Address: 251 Peach Tree Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353
Taste delicious Pennsylvania wines, picnic in a tranquil rural setting, and shop for unique gift items in this country winery. A husband and wife team purchased this winery in the summer of 1998. They offer free complimentary tours and free wine samples in the tasting room.
Category: Attractions - Gettysburg Attractions & Activities
Address: 571 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Documentaries, live shows, and other programming detail the aspects of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War at this theater. "Mr. Lincoln Returns to Gettysburg" is a one-man performance that chronicles Lincoln's life from boyhood to the Presidency.
Explore and More Children's Museum
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Address: 20 E High St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
At this museum made just for them, children will enjoy playing in an 1860's vintage house and shopping in a 19th century general store. In the Art Room, children can create works of art, and, in the Construction Room, kids are able to work on an assembly line and in a hard-hat area. In the Nature Room, they will be able to explore the fascinating...
General Lee's Headquarters Museum
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Address: 401 Buford Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
At the time of the Civil War, this picturesque, duplex-style house was the home of the Widow Thompson, her daughter-in-law, and her two small children. In July 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee established his personal headquarters here and shared occupancy with the family. Lee's staff chose this stone house for its thick walls and its close...
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Address: 610 Taneytown Rd, Artillery Bridge Camping Resort, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The largest military diorama in the country is located in Gettysburg and includes more than 20,000 hand-painted soldiers, horses, cannons, and buildings. View the action from the 1863 perspective of Generals Lee and Meade. Dramatic light and sound effects accompany the narrated story of this famous battle. Hours vary seasonally.
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Address: 106 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway's 2009 season has been cancelled. Check back in 2010 for an updated schedule. Enjoy regional history aboard this 1884 vintage rail coach or double-decker open car. The Biglerville Express travels back and forth between Gettysburg and Biglerville, while the South Mountain Limited does the same from Gettysburg to...
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Address: 789 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The Hall of Presidents allows visitors to view life-size wax figures of each American President and to listen to taped segments of some of their speeches. A special exhibit pays tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower. You also can see small-scale replicas of the first ladies dressed in reproduction gowns with their hair styled as it was during their...
Category: Attractions - Gettysburg Attractions & Activities
Address: 425 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Ride aboard the train and follow the exact route that took Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg in 1863 for his immortal speech. View the noted Model Train Display and Military Rail collection. More than a thousand toy trains are displayed.
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Address: 154 W Hanover St, Biglerville, PA 17307
The Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society opened this museum in 1990 as a tribute to the founders of the area's apple industry. Exhibits in the restored mid-19th century barn include life-size replicas of a horse and farmer, widow-maker ladders, machinery, and an 1880's kitchen, along with displays of early deeds and warrants that were...
Category: Attractions - Gettysburg Attractions & Activities
Address: 777 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
At this historical museum, experience authentically detailed dioramas of each of the Civil War battles, as well as daily life in the encampments. Artifacts such as a battered drum, uniforms, weapons, and other war-related items are displayed.
