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Gettysburg day trip

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“Four score and seven years ago. . .” Gettysburg is where the civil war’s famous turning point took place, and it is where Lincoln gave his historic speech. It is a place everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime.

We toured the downtown area and visited the Will’s House where Lincoln slept the night before his speech as well as explored other historic sites around Gettysburg. The weather was perfect, and we were able to really walk and explore everything in the area.

Of course, while exploring you get hungry! We enjoyed lunch at the Blue and Gray Bar and Grill. I had a crab cake sandwich which was delicious. Highly recommend! After lunch we found an ice cream shop, the Baltimore Hill Creamery. I had the cookie and cream ice cream, which was so yummy!!

After we explored the town, we got in the car and drove through where the significant battles took place. We stopped at all the significant markers and enjoyed absorbing history.

We were staying in Harrisburg, so we returned for dinner. There is a really cool restaurant near the capitol named the Sturges Speakeasy. We ate there during our last visit and had to return! They have local draft beers and a variety of food on the menu. I enjoyed the chicken pasta, which was yummy. If you visit, request to sit on the patio, it’s so pleasant and relaxing!

So, next time you are in Pennsylvania, be sure to visit Gettysburg and absorb the history!

XOXO

Cathy

Things to do in Central PA

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Things to do in Central Pennsylvania

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State College PA

Looking for a vacation which doesn’t involve a big city? Why not check out historical, Central Pennsylvania! You can easily fly into State College, PA and then travel around from there. While this list may not be complete, these activities should fill up a few days of your vacation and get you out and about in Central PA!

The first thing you need to do is check out the on-campus museum at Penn State named The Palmer Museum of Art. This is an international museum with works from ancient civilizations through to modern times. I loved finding a Warhol, a Rembrandt, and the special exhibits which rotate every semester. This museum is incredible!

For more information about the Palmer Museum, please visit Palmermuseum.psu.edu.

Since the Palmer Museum of Art is on campus, which happens to be in downtown State College, be sure to walk around and enjoy the historical buildings, local shops, and street art. Isn’t that bench, pictured above by the library, fabulous?

For a meal, you will want to indulge in The Corner Room or Allen Street Grill. They are historical restaurants with amazing food, and even better service. Yum!

If you are in town during the football season, be sure to go to a Penn State game. It is an iconic football school!

Lincoln Canverns

You cannot visit Central PA without checking out the caves! Lincoln Caverns offers tours which last roughly one hour and are extremely informative. We really enjoyed touring there!

For information about tours and more, please visit LincolnCanverns.com.

Gettysburg PA

You cannot visit Central PA without going to Gettysburg! There is a museum, historical downtown, and more. We spent the day touring the town, learning the history, and appreciating what our fabulous Union army accomplished. You can head straight to the museum to buy tickets for tours, get information, and more.

Boalsburg PA

Boalsburg is next door to State College, and home to Tussey Mountain as well as an expansive military museum. This is a great place to get some snow play, skiing, and history in for the day.

For more information about Tussey Mountain, please visit TusseyMountain.com.

Rockhill Furnace PA

How cute is this train! There is a tiny town named Rockhill Furnace which offers extra small town vibes, and a one hour train ride. It is a fun to ride a train and learn about the history of this small town. You can learn more at RockhillTrolley.org.

There you have it! A few fun things to do in Central PA which should fill up a vacation if you don’t mind a little driving from where you flew into town. Sometimes you can find gems away from the big city. Enjoy central Pennsylvania!