Time Travel in Gettysburg Explore the hallowed grounds of the turning point of the American Civil War — and the war’s bloodiest battle — at Gettysburg National Military Park . Learn more about this important time in history when you watch the film A New Birth of Freedom, see the dynamic Cyclorama painting, and peruse the museum exhibits. Or hop on a bus with Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours to let a licensed battlefield guide show you around. Stay nearby at the historic Gettysburg Hotel , established in 1797 and updated with modern comforts. R E G I O N S DON’T MISS NEARBY: Learn about Chambersburg’s frontier and Civil War history at the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop . Watch a play at the 1911 Star Theatre in Mercersburg. Or stroll through a historic Pennsylvania German farmstead at Renfrew Museum and Park in Waynesboro. Dutch Country Roads Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg Two Days in York DAY 1 Make yourself right at home at Heritage Hills Golf Resort , where a championship golf course and luxurious spa will get you into vacation mode in no time. Then, explore the hidden stories of locals throughout the generations at the York County History Center . At night, fill up on crab cakes, lobster rolls, and perfectly steamed shellfish at Rockfish Public House . DAY 2 Stretch your legs and explore the outdoors right in York. Hike, bike, or roll along the 21-mile, ADA-accessible York County Heritage Rail Trail . Have a picnic, fly a kite, and take in sweeping views from the crest of Mount Pisgah at Samuel S. Lewis State Park . Then spot wildlife on a naturalist-led hike along the nature trails at Nixon Park Nature Center . EXPLORE York County Cultural Trail Go on a journey that celebrates diversity, perseverance, and the entrepreneurial spirit by visiting African American history sites and women-owned or -operated businesses on the Cultural Trails. Scan the QR code for participating locations. DESTINATION GETTYSBURG visitpa.com 51
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