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  • Although summer doesn’t “offically” end until the first day of fall, which is September 22, we are calling this the last weekend of summer. So what’s going on in Gettysburg this weekend? Here are some of our suggestions… 1) Longaberger 2010 Basketfest This event, held at Boyds Bear Country in Gettysburg, actually started on Thursday the 26th, and is going on until Sunday. You can make your own adorable event basket or buy one when…

  • So we hear through the grapevine (well, through Facebook) that Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. started picking Honeycrisp apples this week! How exciting! It is no secret that this time of year is a bustling one for Adams County – Apple Country USA. This excitement culminates in the National Apple Harvest Festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds (near Arendtsville, PA) during the first two weekends in October. More about this Festival in another post! Adams County…

  • This past June, the  Gettysburg Festival celebrated arts, culture and cuisine for ten days here in Gettysburg. With numerous events throughout that time period (many of them free to the public), The Gettysburg Festival has become a very popular, exciting and anticipated series of events. This year’s festival saw more than 22,000 people, representing at least 30 states!!! The Gettysburg Festival also was recently awarded a “Gettysburg’s Greatest” Award by Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine for being…

  • The weekend is finally here! The much needed rain yesterday brought in a nice cool front in Gettysburg. We are certainly enjoying the break from the intense heat of the past few weeks! If you’re coming into town this weekend, here are a few fun things going on in Downtown Gettysburg tonight! Ragged Edge Coffee House Open Mic Night featuring musician, Emily Yanek. The Ragged Edge is a must try while in Gettysburg. They offer…

  • Welcome to our brand new blog, Gettysburg Getaway! This blog is brought to you by the Historic Gettysburg Hotel est. 1797. We have a passion for Gettysburg and everything our small town has to offer. Our hope is that visitors, as well as those who call this area home, will find this blog helpful and enjoyable. We will be updating with loads of information about Gettysburg – the business, places, people, attractions, and things to…