Gas prices, downsizing and layoffs cutting into your vacation budget? Take a Staycation! Consider me part of your Staycation team. Toni of The Happy Housewife and Carrie of Springs Bargains are hosting a blog campaign to help you save money this summer - and enjoy your local area too! Today I am bringing you inexpensive and even some FREE activities in beautiful, historical Gettysburg. Check them out!! And be sure to come back tomorrow for the mega link list of bloggers and their home town savings by state. Almost every state is represented!
INEXPENSIVE EXCURSIONS:
[**items are FREE ADMISSION, if not marked prices average around $5-Adults and $3-KidsGettysburg National Park** - Whether your drive or walk, there are tons of trails, roads and historical sites to visit within the battlefield. Pack a map, your favorite history book and explore!
Gettysburg Museum of History** - Thousands of artifacts are on display from the Civil and World Wars plus the private John F. Kennedy collection of Robert L. White.
Historic Gettysburg Train Station** - This station has a rich history, including being used as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg.
American Civil War Museum Complex - Five halls with wax figures and artifacts depict scenes from the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg.
Eternal Light Peace Memorial** - Said to be one of the prettiest night time sights in Gettysburg, this monument was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Historic Round Barn** - Go see an extremely rare round barn and enjoy its accompanying farmer's market for fresh, local produce.
Soldier's National Cemetery** - Established during the civil war, this cemetery is now the resting place for US veterans of all our wars and struggles. This is also the site where Lincoln delivered the famed Gettysburg Address.
Adam's County Winery Tour - Free tours of the operations area are available during regular hours, more in depth tours and tastings are available for $5 and $15 per person.
Historic Church Walking Tours - Guided tours through some of Gettysburg's historic churches which have served in worship, medical and memorial capacities. Four of these churches were built before the Civil War and are still in use.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY A LITTLE MORE:
prices average around $7-Adult, $5-children, $Free-5 and underThe Shriver House - An award winning museum with a unique perspective, it is dedicated to the civilian experience during the civil war.
The Lincoln Train Museum - Train and railroad memorabilia, toy trains, historic models and a simulated Presidential Train where you can hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Eisenhower Historic Site - The estate of President Eisenhower, tour his home, view the animals, enjoy a virtual museum and let the kids become Junior Secret Service Agents.
Explore and More Children's Museum - Hands-On fun made especially for 3-8 year olds the whole family can enjoy.
IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY EVEN MORE:
if you're enjoying a Staycation, you may have the $$ to spend more on outingsU.S. Christian Commission Tours - Take tours of many popular Gettysburg sights and learn about our county's Biblical foundation that got us into and through the Civil War.
Land of the Little Horses - Miniature horses, farm friends, performing animals, pony and wagon rides are offered, kids love it!
Victorian Photography Studio - Commemorate your time with a beautiful Civil-War-era photo, complete with wardrobe. In studio and on-location appointments are available.
The Gettysburg Foundation - In the visitor's center you can schedule many tours and excursions throughout Gettysburg, view a short historical movie and explore lovely museum. The Cyclorama is NOT to be missed.
The Gettysburg Foundation - In the visitor's center you can schedule many tours and excursions throughout Gettysburg, view a short historical movie and explore lovely museum. The Cyclorama is NOT to be missed.
If you're local, or want to explore more of the general area check out these fabulous sites:
Family Balance Sheet - Harrisburg, PA
Family Balance Sheet - Harrisburg, PA
The Happy Housewife - Baltimore, MD
Thank-you for some great ideas. We were just talking about touring Gettysburg sometime.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Gettysburg in years, but I'm really not that far away. We might have to plan a day trip this summer.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Gettysburg. Thanks for the list of things to do.
ReplyDeleteI am a fellow Year of the Staycation blogger, traveling in my magic chair to visit all kinds of cool places... and LOVE the way you organized your sites!! So smart to do it by admission price... makes it so easy for readers to plan. And now I'm wishing I could go to Gettysburg... I had no idea all of these places were there to visit!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNow these are interesting posts! I like the idea of inexpensive outings. Must say over here in China it's quite easy since a lot of the museums are free or cheap. Although the major attractions do cost a lot more. And I guess a lot of the tourists do want the highlights anyway (is that why they are more expensive?).
ReplyDeleteI read in a research project that kids preferred the more simple outings anyway instead of the big expensive theme parks. Quite an eye opener, since in NL so many families tend to go to the theme parks which are getting more and more expensive every year.
A few years ago when putting together the amount a family had spent on their summer vacation (staycation but going to theme parks and the like) and what we had spent on camping in France... we had spent so much less...
I think the posts you put together do give a lot of interesting info on the things to do in the different areas!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this Cessie :) I didn't know theme parks were popular in NL - isn't that intersting? I wouldn't have guessed that being that everything is there - or within a close driving distance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and for the sweet compliment. I really enjoyed writing this post - I learned more about Gettysburg attractions than I knew from 8 years living in the area!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! I enjoyed writing it :)
ReplyDeleteIf you do and want a buddy let me know, we'll meet you there!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, I hope the list comes in handy. I was just telling Kristia, and the same goes for you, if you ever go and want a buddy we'd be happy to meet you there :)
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