Spend the holidays in Historic Gettysburg, Pa.
Season packed with events, unique shopping and festive atmosphere
(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 11/16/2010
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Carl Whitehill
Media Relations Manager
Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
(717) 338-1055
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will always be known for its three-day battle during July 1863, but these days, this historic small town is a year-round destination.
The holidays, especially, are a great time for a getaway to Gettysburg.
Every winter, thousands of visitors stay in one of Gettysburg’s cozy bed and breakfasts, enjoy a weekend of shopping in the historic downtown and enjoy the charm and tranquility of Gettysburg’s holiday season.
“Gettysburg perfectly blends its history with the spirit of Christmas to create this holiday destination,” said Norris Flowers, President of the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Downtown Gettysburg features eclectic boutiques, great art galleries and incredible restaurants. Or just enjoy a nice brisk walk through the downtown district taking in the beauty, history and charm of this small town.
Head down to Liberty Mountain Resort in nearby Carroll Valley, Pa. The resort features skiing and snowboarding for all abilities, snow tubing, and tavern with entertainment. And two miles south of town is outlet shopping.
Gettysburg also features a variety of events throughout the holiday season, including its New Year’s Eve celebration in which the night is capped with an incredible fireworks display over Lincoln Square, overlooking some of the most historic buildings in America.
Holiday events:
Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House
Nov. 27 23rd Annual Christmas Parade
Dec. 1-31 An 1860s Holiday at the David Wills House
Dec. 1-31 An Eisenhower Christmas
Dec. 3 Home for the Holidays III
Dec. 4 Gingerbread House Celebration
Dec. 10-12 “Influence & Indulgence” Holiday Special
Dec. 10 15th Annual Gettysburg Tuba Carol Fest
Dec. 10-11, 17-18 Feasts of Christmas at The Fairfield Inn
Dec. 11 “A Christmas Carol” at the Majestic Theater
Dec. 11 Gettysburg Holiday House Tour & Tasting
Dec. 12 East Berlin Holiday House Tour
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration
For more information on the holidays in Gettysburg, call the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau at (717) 334-6274 or visit www.gettysburg.travel.
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