Things to Do with Kids in Gettysburg, PA

  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
  • From Hickory Hollow Horse Farm to Confederate Trails of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • Possibly one of the most popular cities in United States history, Gettysburg lent its name to President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address as well as the historical Battle of Gettysburg. Tourists can visit the Gettysburg National Battlefield located at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The city also offers word class dining, historical hotels and boutique shopping to those visiting the area.
  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 62 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
  • From Hickory Hollow Horse Farm to Confederate Trails of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • Possibly one of the most popular cities in United States history, Gettysburg lent its name to President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address as well as the historical Battle of Gettysburg. Tourists can visit the Gettysburg National Battlefield located at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The city also offers word class dining, historical hotels and boutique shopping to those visiting the area.
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30.1 Miles
90% 104 votes
Specialty Museums 200 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Roads & Rails Museum offers reasonable admission rates. They have a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs and toy trains. Kids and adults will surely love their scavenger hunt.
30.2 Miles
83% 29 votes
History Museums 24 E. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is put on display at the museum controlled by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The primary focus of the exhibits revolve around the early 1800s, and guided tours are conducted regularly.
30.3 Miles
95% 176 votes
Parks 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
30.3 Miles
National Museum of Civil War Medicine is a two-floor organized museum that is located in the heart of Frederick. They have a gift shop in the museum. Visitors can finish the tour in an hour.
30.3 Miles
90% 29 votes
Movie Theaters Baugman's Lane, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A theater in the Frederick suburb, MDL Holiday Cinemas provides a full schedule of the most up-to-date films. Locally owned and managed, they offer regular discounts such as 'bargain day' and an array of concessions.
30.3 Miles
97% 122 votes
Visitor Centers 151 S. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Frederick Visitor Center provides guests with a range of activities as well as information. The Center offers gift cards, souvenirs, bike racks, maps, guides and information on attractions along with a state of the art theater featuring an orientation film.
30.4 Miles
81% 94 votes
Theaters 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Weinberg Center for the Arts in West Patrick Street holds concerts, musicals, plays, and classic movies. They have a balcony and a refreshment counter. Although the decor of the place is old, they use modern equipment.
30.4 Miles
70% 20 votes
Historic Sites 154 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
30.4 Miles
96% 142 votes
Parks Carroll Creek Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Carrol Creek Linear Park is a scenic river walk area along Frederick's canal. It offers benches to sit and rest as well as an artistically-landscaped walking path. Visitors can feed fish from the waterside.
30.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Golf 12731 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 MoreLess Info
Hope Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole course boasting a variety of different elevations and tree-lined fairways. This USGA-rated course was designed by Brian Ault, and offers a mix of shade and sun from hole to hole.
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