Hotels Gettysburg

Gettysburg provides hub-like access to many neighboring cities. Situated only 32 miles from Harrisburg, many other cities are within easy reach. These are Baltimore, Carlisle, Maryland and Washington D.C. to mention but a few. Gettysburg is only a two and a half hour drive from Philadelphia allowing visitors easy access to the city.

Gettysburg was founded in 1786 and named after Samuel Gettys who was an early settler and tavern owner. The town played a key role in the American Civil War and is the site of the famous Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 which is regarded as a turning point in the war. It was here that General Robert E. Lee's army of Northern Virginia came head to head and was defeated by the Union Army of the Potomac under General George G. Meade. After a three day battle raged, the hills and fields were littered with more than 46,000 dead and dying soldiers. Today Gettysburg National Military Park has over 1,000 monuments and cannons along 40 miles of scenic road and a shrine to both the Union and Confederate soldiers who lost their lives here.

Gettysburg Hotels provide many different ways for visitors to explore the area. The Scenic Valley Tour is clearly marked while the Downtown walking Historic District Tour is truly a walk back in time. Over 100 buildings have been restored to their former glory. The historic Conewagon Tour will take guests on a two hour drive through villages, farms, the East Cavalry Battlefield and the scenic Adams countryside.

A narrated double-decker bus tour and tours of the Jenny Wade house are also popular ways for guests to hotels Gettysburg to get better acquainted with the historical events that took place here so long ago. Sites not to be missed include Picket's Charge, Little Round Top, Devil's Den and the site of President Lincoln's two minute speech that has entered the history books as the immortal 'Gettysburg address'. Every year around 4 July a three-day reenactment of the war takes place which is well worth experiencing.

Visitors are offered a unique experience in some of the many Hotels Gettysburg offer. Many are located in the heart of historic downtown and within walking distance of battlefields, attractions, shops and restaurants. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts a tradition of hospitality that dates back to 1797 when the tavern was first opened and bore witness to those terrible three days of civil war. It has been carefully restored and is rich in history and offers superior service and an hospitable ambiance in a charming and ideal setting.

The well appointed guest rooms that Hotels Gettysburg offer ensures that all modern amenities and facilities are available to guests. With the modern business traveler in mind they are equipped with; high speed internet access, data points, multi-line telephones with voicemail as well as free local calls and cable television. Some traditional and spacious guest rooms include two double or a king-size bed with premium linen, down duvets and feather pillows, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, work desk and a comfortable chair in which to relax after a busy day. Fabulous two room suites and executive suites boast a Jacuzzi, fireplace, and a wet bar

Many hotels also provide beautifully appointed meeting space. The Gettysburg Hotel offer more than 9,000 square feet of space and includes a Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 guests for any occasion. Offering fabulous food, beverages and catering services, modern audio-visual equipment and dedicated staff to ensure that all events run smoothly, guests to any event or function will have a truly momentous experience.

Furthermore, the Hotels Gettysburg offer also provide a fitness center with cardio-vascular equipment and free weights, swimming pools, terraces that open onto relaxed lawns and lounges and bars that provide a warm cozy atmosphere during the winter months. Services include room service, turn-down service, 24-hour front desk, laundry and dry cleaning.

These properties usually offer have some wonderful restaurants where guests can eat traditional Civil War food and be served by waiters in civil war attire. Or guests can enjoy fine dining in an historic 19th century Inn in a casual relaxed upscale atmosphere. Serving contemporary American cuisine with fresh trout, seasonal local produce and fine beef steaks, hotel dining provides something for everyone. There are also many fine restaurants throughout the town where guests will find a variety of cuisine types.

Taverns, pubs and microbreweries also provide great venues to get together with friends and enjoy a drink and a chat. The Dobbin House Tavern has been authentically restored and is lit by candles.

Staying at the Hotels Gettysburg offer and exploring the historically significant surrounds is truly a remarkable and meaningful experience. Gettysburg is more than just a battlefield and guests will also be able to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing retreat and many other attractions including a number of museums and points of interest. These hotels look to ensure that all guests needs and wants are met and provide luxury accommodation, fine dining and wonderful conference facilities for business guests.