Make some history this weekend.

From battleground to hallowed ground, this day plan is built for those who want to jump right into history.

• Print or download your tour map.
• Get the day started with a classic Gettysburg breakfast at the Lincoln Diner.
• Start at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, where you can find out about ranger programs or book a 2-hour battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide (who goes in your car). See the incredible 400-foot-long Cyclorama painting, time allowing.
• Grab an authentic historic lunch in the Springhouse Tavern at the Dobbin House.
• Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield with a battlefield guide or on your own.     
• Stroll through the Soldiers National Cemetery, for which Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address.
• Learn more about the town at the Gettysburg Heritage Center or the David Wills House.
• Go for a historic dinner at the Farnsworth House or its Civil War themed Sweeny’s Tavern (where you can also get a room for the night in a bullet-riddled building). 

Enhance your historical experience with fun and family-friendly activities all weekend long!

• Print or download your tour map.
• Wear out the kids with battlefield activities—while touring the battlefield, walk a hilly trail, climb an observation tower or walk the course of the most famous attack in American history—Pickett’s Charge! Or consider riding the double-decker bus around the battlefield! Sit on top for the best view. You can also tour by Segway!
• Take a lunch break at the kid-friendly Tommy’s Pizza or super-tasty Mexican food at Montezuma’s.
•  Keep the kids active and engaged with a visit to:  
  • Get to know the people of Gettysburg’s past via a variety of Gettysburg Town tours.
  • Zoom into one family’s experience at the Shriver House Museum.
  • Check out a Gettysburg battle diorama with 8,000 miniature felines fighting at Civil War Tails.
  • For paranormal enthusiasts there are numerous experiences in Gettysburg, Civil War Tails— but the original Gettysburg ghosts stories can be heard at the Farnsworth house.
  • See the Land of Little Horses, where your kids are taller than the equines!
• Stop off for ice cream at Mr. G’s.
• Ease into evening with delicious comfort food at the sport’s-themed Gettysburg Eddie’s.

From antiques and art to clothing and cocktails, we’ve pulled together a plan for historical fun and lasting memories.

• Print or download your tour map.
• Start your day with great coffee drinks and breakfast at the Ragged Edge Coffeehouse.
• Enjoy retail goodness at:
  • Gallery 30 for cool art.
  • The Antique Center of Gettysburg with scores of dealers.
  • The Horse Soldier for the best historic militaria.
  • The Regimental Quartermaster for historic gear and jewelry.
  • The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg for everything (and sales tax free!).
• Grab food and beer (or spirits) at O’Rorke’s or the Appalachian Brewing Company.
• Clear your head with a refreshing walk through part of the Gettysburg Battlefield.  
• Check the performance schedule for your favorite performers at the Majestic Theater or take in Gettysburg’s best view plus a learn about the battle, and its aftermath at the Seminary Ridge Ridge Museum.

Gettysburg is teeming with recreation, history and activities perfect for connecting with your better half.

• Print or download your tour map.
• Stroll around the historic and beautiful Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring.
• Have a great lunch and a pint at Garryowen Irish Pub.
• Enjoy a sunset from a boulder on Little Round Top.
• Have a romantic dinner on the battlefield at Sidney Willoughby Run.
• Test the bounds of your relationship at the Escape Gettysburg escape room.
• Enjoy a tasty brunch at the tiny Food 101.