Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Michaux State Forest

"Across the street from Treat Yo’Self is Cone Sweet Cone, a more recent addition to the Gettysburg ice cream scene. People sat on the outside deck and enjoyed their bowls of sweet treats under the shade. I walked through the open door to find a small shop that’s definitely a diamond in the rough."

"Meticulously restored to its 1860s appearance, visitors today are able to visualize what life was like back in mid-1800, south-central Pennsylvania and gain a better understanding of how the battle affected the 2400 citizens who called Gettysburg "home." The home of George and Hettie Shriver tells the story of what life was like for everyday citizens of our historic town during a time of great conflict and unrest."

"A post shared by MidAtlanticDayTrips.com (@midatlanticdaytrips) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT. The Shiver house museum is dedicated to the experiences of the civilians during the battle of Gettysburg. When you visit here, you’ll learn about the intriguing story of the Shriver family and what happened to them during the battle of Gettysburg."

"Guided tour of Shriver family’s home and business: Shriver’s Saloon & Ten-Pin Alley. One of the wealthiest families in town, their home was occupied by Confederate sharpshooters; two soldiers killed in the house. Live civil war bullets discovered during 1996 restoration."

"In 2008 the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center moved to a $103 million facility, which makes for an excellent…"

"In July 1863, the American Civil War came to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Four months later, President Abraham Lincoln followed to honor the fallen. The Wills House is where he stayed during that historic visit."

"A tour at the David Wills House won’t take you so much time. It only requires 30 minutes to enjoy the place. It has a lot of artifacts and educational videos that you can watch."

"I got a cold burger after waiting for about 12 mins for my food and went to the cashier and he said they would fix it. So I threw it out and waited 10 mi..."

"$6 gets you a bacon burger (ketchup, mayo, pickles & the burger is easily a quarter pounder), fries, refillable drink..."

"When all you want is a hot, gooey slice of cheese pizza, head to Tommy’s!. It’s a quaint little pizzeria, family-owned and run since the 1970’s. Great prices, but we’re warning you, it’s usually busy!"

"In 2008 the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center moved to a $103 million facility, which makes for an excellent…"

"Here you’ll find an incredible selection of house-roasted coffee, tea and hot chocolate drinks that definitely won’t disappoint. Through its sister company, Ragged Edge Roasting Company, the coffee house is able to offer high-quality, single-origin coffee that is about as fresh as it gets. Whether you want to start off your morning with a hot or cold brew, Ragged Edge has you covered."

"Excellent coffee shop and place to socialize relax and serves great sandwiches and or deserts. Lots of locals while family owned that are so sweet and f..."