Gettysburg in the Fall

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Fall is a spectacular time to visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania!

As the rolling hills surrounding Adams County, PA turn from verdant green into a kaleidoscope of blazing red, yellow and orange, Gettysburg invites visitors to embrace our spectacular change of seasons. Fall is a truly special time of year to visit, as the beauty of Gettysburg National Military Park and the adjacent countryside goes through a breath-taking seasonal change. As the sun shines down on the region’s magnificent orchards, vineyards and farms, guests from across the country return again and again to experience its incomparable history, enduring charm, endless recreational fun, and tantalizing agricultural, foodie and beverage attractions. Breathe in the crisp air with a hike through beautiful state parks and a bucolic nature preserve just a short drive from town. Autumn also brings a wide variety of popular events and celebrations to town — including the National Apple Harvest Festival, Gettysburg Address Dedication Day, and the Remembrance Day Parade.

No trip to Gettysburg is complete without experiencing a firsthand appreciation of its rich back story. Witness the hallowed battlefield and feel the full weight of its solemn significance. Among the powerful memorials, the enormous impact of our shared past truly resonates. See it as the soldiers did, with a horseback tour led by a Licensed Battlefield Guide or jump in a scoot coupe and hear the tale of the famous battle with the wind in your hair. Pause for a moment of inspiration in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his stirring “Gettysburg Address.”

Be sure to take a leisurely stroll through the historically preserved downtown area encircling Lincoln Square. Gain insight into our nation’s gripping legacy at interactive museums and state-of-the-art education centers. Test your wits at a period-authentic escape room. Find the perfect gift at quaint shops filled with one-of-a-kind antiques, handmade treasures and authentic Civil War artifacts. Visit nearby premium outlet shops, offering everything from the latest fashions to enchanting Christmas specialties. If the spirit is willing, celebrate “spooky season” by snuggling close together when darkness falls for an eerie evening ghost tour of famous haunts.

And, of course, the entire region is brimming with foodie-pleasing dining establishments, offering local farm-to-table cuisine in a wide variety of styles. Enjoy unique, contemporary meals prepared by award-winning chefs, experience a period-specific food prepared in a landmark setting, or grab a quick bite at a popular pizza joint. Craft beers, wines, ciders, mead, and spirits produced in Adams County can be found along the popular Pour Tour beverage trail – or visit working farms and orchards on the Adams County Crop Hop, the region's new farm and market trail.

Cozy bed & breakfasts, rustic cabins, luxurious inns, your go-to hotel with all the amenities, or that special guest house for the entire family –you’ll find accommodations of every type in Gettysburg, whether you want to stay in walking distance to everything or simply escape to a quiet, secluded retreat.

Whatever your tastes in travel are, Gettysburg has you covered and then some!