Things to Do in Gettysburg, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Gettysburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Gettysburg, PA , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chambersburg, Hanover, Thurmont, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Boiling Springs, Mount Airy and Thomasville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Gettysburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Gettysburg, PA , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chambersburg, Hanover, Thurmont, Westminster, Emmitsburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Boiling Springs, Mount Airy and Thomasville
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44.1 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Potomac Street Extended, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
Running along an old canal, Armory Canal Trail offers placards with historical information and views of old factories and ruins. The trail can be used for hiking and has wildlife like birds, fish and turtles that can be seen.
44.2 Miles
84% 10944 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
Milton S. Hershey originally founded Hershey Park in 1905 as a place for his employees to have picnics, and soon started adding thrill rides. The park is open to the public and has 68 rides, including 11 roller coasters.
44.2 Miles
94% 1298 votes
National & State Parks 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.
44.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
44.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Sites Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.
44.2 Miles
With West Hanover Winery, visitors can sample up to 20 wines and keep the glass bottle from the tasting. The owner regularly chats with visitors and gives them a behind the scene look at the wine making process.
44.3 Miles
91% 917 votes
Botanical Gardens 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
In 1937, Milton Hershey planted 3.5 acres of roses. That garden has continued to grow to become a 23-acre park with rare signature trees, and an outdoor butterfly park, known as Hershey Gardens.
44.3 Miles
80% 335 votes
Spas 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
The Cuban inspired Spa at the Hotel Hershey features hydrotherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and salon services. The spa offers several chocolate inspired spa experiences such as a cocoa massage, whipped cocoa bath, chocolate bean polish, and cocoa facial experience.
44.3 Miles
70% 10 votes
Music Venue 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
A more intimate venue than its stadium counterpart, the Star Pavillion at Hersheypark Stadium is popular for more intimate performances. The pavilion can accommodate 8,000 fans for its summer concert series events.
44.3 Miles
79% 141 votes
Adventure Tour 37291 Jefferson Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132 MoreLess Info
Centered where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet, Harpers Ferry Adventure Center has numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Popular attractions include white water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and ziplining.
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