- The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Emmitsburg, Maryland, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Pubs, Colleges & Universities and Mountains.
- From Our Lady of the Mountain to Mount St. Mary's College & Seminary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emmitsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Frederick, Hagerstown and Hanover.
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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.
9.7 Miles
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.
9.8 Miles
George Washington Shriver brought the home, now the Shriver House Museum, in 1859 for $290. Visitors to the museum can tour four restored floors of the home with costumed guides, and learn about the civilian experience during the Civil War.
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111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
9.9 Miles
The Gettysburg Museum of History contains over 4,000 artifacts, including those from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, presidents, and pop icons. The museum also buys and sells historical items, and has experts to help you learn more about any historical items that you have.
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291 votes
116 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Guests can experience history like never before with History Nerds Battlefield & Education Tours. Courses include subjects such as 'The Civil War Surgeon,' 'Custer's Last Stand,' and 'The Mud, The Blood, The Fear.'
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PO Box 4152, Gettysburg, PA
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Commonly known as the A.L.B.G., the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides is an organization of officially recognized and credentialed guides to the battlefields of the Civil War. The organization has over one hundred members.
10.1 Miles
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.
10.1 Miles
Miss Betty's Ghosts in Gettysburg Private Tour offers up close and personal accounts of Gettysburg's past. The night tour takes daring patrons through barns, battlefields and bridges for an unforgettable experience.
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19 votes
106 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway takes guests through a journey of early American History. The train traverses through the picturesque countryside and offers events such as murder mystery trains and parties.