Pam's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Caledonia State Park
101 Pine Grove RdA place to hike, swim, picnic and more. Golf nearby.
For long walkers (and a short drive) is the Eternal Light Peace Memorial.
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial
For long walkers (and a short drive) is the Eternal Light Peace Memorial.
Lutheran Theological Seminary
61 Seminary RidgeThe seminary is nearby. A beautiful spot and museum on campus.
Relatively close to your rental. It’s a wonderful place to walk to after you’ve parked your car at Confederate Ave. This is also a sight where horseback tours begin (run by the Park). You’ll probably see a group or two of riders.
McMillan Woods Youth Campground
124 W Confederate AveRelatively close to your rental. It’s a wonderful place to walk to after you’ve parked your car at Confederate Ave. This is also a sight where horseback tours begin (run by the Park). You’ll probably see a group or two of riders.
Things to Do
Public pool options (indoor and outdoor) available to non-members. Contact the Y directly for details.
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County
909 Fairfield RdPublic pool options (indoor and outdoor) available to non-members. Contact the Y directly for details.
Caledonia State Park
101 Pine Grove RdOutdoor pool available!
Ski Liberty Boulder Ridge Lodge
78 Country Club TrailNearby ski area!
Rockwell Lanes
2855 Biglerville RoadFun bowling alley about 15 minutes from house, Route 34 North.
Back Alley Axe
123 Baltimore StFun group activity. Reservation required.
A&A Village Treasures
53 Chambersburg StMy favorite gift shop. And, you gotta love Tony (Anthony) and Amado!
Food scene
With limited restaurant seating, there are many carry out options. If you are on Facebook, search for and join the “Gettysburg Takeout group.” Tons of great information on local eats. Many fun places to check out.
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Gettysburg
With limited restaurant seating, there are many carry out options. If you are on Facebook, search for and join the “Gettysburg Takeout group.” Tons of great information on local eats. Many fun places to check out.
Outdoor patio, wonderful beer made on premise, great food, fun and capable staff. Off the beaten path (but, still in town).
Fourscore Beer Co.
603 S Washington StOutdoor patio, wonderful beer made on premise, great food, fun and capable staff. Off the beaten path (but, still in town).
A convenient grocery store that is clean and has most of what you need.
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Kennie's Markets
217 W Middle StA convenient grocery store that is clean and has most of what you need.
Good coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Outdoor patio in back is lovely and social distancing can be done.
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The Ragged Edge Coffee House
110 Chambersburg StGood coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Outdoor patio in back is lovely and social distancing can be done.
Get the Apple cider donuts!!! They didn’t appeal to me when I first heard about these donuts. But, the warm sugar donuts were simply the best. Fun place to hang out on deck, or grounds, possibly watch a club with their diving dogs.
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Thirsty Farmer Brew Works
290 Cashtown RdGet the Apple cider donuts!!! They didn’t appeal to me when I first heard about these donuts. But, the warm sugar donuts were simply the best. Fun place to hang out on deck, or grounds, possibly watch a club with their diving dogs.
Great wings and burgers, fries and salads. Carry out available as well as dining in and a few outdoor tables - during the week, should be easier to get outside seating (limited right now).
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Blue & Gray Bar & Grill
2 Baltimore StGreat wings and burgers, fries and salads. Carry out available as well as dining in and a few outdoor tables - during the week, should be easier to get outside seating (limited right now).
Local favorite. Drive through pick up window (after phoning in order). Inside and limited outside dining. Tommy’s delivers as well.
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Tommy's Pizza
105 Steinwehr AveLocal favorite. Drive through pick up window (after phoning in order). Inside and limited outside dining. Tommy’s delivers as well.
Garryowen Irish Pub
126 Chambersburg StGreat food, atmosphere and whiskey and beer!
Fun place to go with good vegan options. Alcohol made on premise is fun to taste. Patio dining and not in center of town-in an unusual location...great to have GPS navigation!
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Mason Dixon Distillery
331 E Water StFun place to go with good vegan options. Alcohol made on premise is fun to taste. Patio dining and not in center of town-in an unusual location...great to have GPS navigation!
Full disclosure: I’ve not dined here, but will soon. I’ve heard from others that it’s really good, the menu looks fantastic (and changes regularly). Outdoor seating available as well as in restaurant. (Like many restaurants now, carry out is available.)
The Hoof, Fin & Fowl
619 Baltimore StFull disclosure: I’ve not dined here, but will soon. I’ve heard from others that it’s really good, the menu looks fantastic (and changes regularly). Outdoor seating available as well as in restaurant. (Like many restaurants now, carry out is available.)
One of my favorites. (Try the wild mushroom pizza or fried brussel sprouts.) Small place with fresh food. Carry out available.
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Food 101
101 Chambersburg StOne of my favorites. (Try the wild mushroom pizza or fried brussel sprouts.) Small place with fresh food. Carry out available.
Really good ice cream, fantastic cookie ice cream sandwiches and picnic tables outside! Outside of town on Route 34 North-worth the drive.
Half Pint Creamery - Gettysburg
1101 Biglerville RdReally good ice cream, fantastic cookie ice cream sandwiches and picnic tables outside! Outside of town on Route 34 North-worth the drive.
Sunday BRUNCH!!!! Also near Route 15 & Route 97 at outlet mall. Might be a spot to eat before traveling home or while shopping.
Jack's Cider House and the Mela Kitchen
1865 Gettysburg Village DrSunday BRUNCH!!!! Also near Route 15 & Route 97 at outlet mall. Might be a spot to eat before traveling home or while shopping.
Quintessential Gettysburg restaurant. Excellent food and service, pricey and worth it. If you like onion soup, theirs is best in town.
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Dobbin House Tavern
89 Steinwehr AveQuintessential Gettysburg restaurant. Excellent food and service, pricey and worth it. If you like onion soup, theirs is best in town.
Like dessert? Fresh home made bread? Quality eats? It’s worth exploring this carry out gem!!!
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Gettysburg Hotel
17 Lincoln SquareLike dessert? Fresh home made bread? Quality eats? It’s worth exploring this carry out gem!!!
Blueberry pancakes all day long! Take out diner food, homemade soups, you know you want it!
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Lincoln Diner
32 Carlisle StBlueberry pancakes all day long! Take out diner food, homemade soups, you know you want it!
Walking Your Dog
Nearby.
Take left from house. Make first left on Redding Lane. Walk to the end-don’t forget your poop bags.
Browns Ranch
180 Redding LnTake left from house. Make first left on Redding Lane. Walk to the end-don’t forget your poop bags.
This is a short drive. Add the location (Gettysburg Recreation Center Dog Park) to your GPS. There’s a walking path for leashed dogs and an enclosed dog park.
Dog Park
701-845 Long LnThis is a short drive. Add the location (Gettysburg Recreation Center Dog Park) to your GPS. There’s a walking path for leashed dogs and an enclosed dog park.
Make a left when exiting house (walking or driving-driving is safer). Make first right (Reynolds Ave.) You are now on day 1 of battlefield. It’s a great stroll (or drive) to watch sunsets and see wildlife. However, the grass and fields are loaded with tics. Check yourself and your dog if you walk through any of the battlefields.
Reynolds Avenue South
Reynolds Avenue SouthMake a left when exiting house (walking or driving-driving is safer). Make first right (Reynolds Ave.) You are now on day 1 of battlefield. It’s a great stroll (or drive) to watch sunsets and see wildlife. However, the grass and fields are loaded with tics. Check yourself and your dog if you walk through any of the battlefields.