Day Tripping: How Many Directions Can You Go?
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And there’s so much to do no matter where you go.
York, for instance, is just a few miles away and is a great place for a day tour. This historic town is the place where the U.S. Articles of Confederation were drafted. The White Rose City served as the capital of The Continental Congress and was the capital of the United States for a brief period during the Revolutionary War. You can still see historic buildings in place, including the tavern where Benjamin Franklin was known to have shared a beer with Marquis de LaFayette.
The Battle of Hanover landmark is just a short drive away (even closer than York) and provides a walking tour.
Hershey, affectionately called “The Sweetest Place On Earth” because this is where the most famous chocolate in the world is made, has a great amusement park for the whole family.
The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, is a commuter’s distance from Gettysburg. Here you can find a Fire Museum, the National Civil War Museum, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and Fort Hunter Mansion & Park. Plus, smaller towns in the area have great sites to visit as well.
Both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are a day drive away. In fact, they are so close to Gettysburg that Adams and York Counties are the two fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania because residents of Baltimore and D.C. are moving to this area and commuting south to their day jobs. You can drive just over the state line to Owings Mills, Maryland and take the Metro into either Baltimore or Washington D.C. and use the Metro anywhere you want to go while in either city. And there is lots to see and do!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is only 2 1/2 hours away and there is plenty to do here as well. Once the capital of the U.S., this is where the Liberty Bell resides and you can live and learn America’s history right here in one of the largest cities in the country.
Pittsburgh is a little further away - about 3 1/2 hours - but if you are up for the trip, you’ll have a blast!
