2017 Group Directory
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2017 Group Directory Welcome to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Inside you will find group-friendly restaurants, attractions, accommodations and programs available for your groups to experience. Each entry includes a short description and contact information. Use this guide to start planning your group’s next trip to Gettysburg. Distances by highway to Gettysburg: Hershey, PA 52 miles Lancaster, PA 53 miles Baltimore, MD 54 miles Washington, DC 78 miles Philadelphia, PA 118 miles New York, NY 206 miles What’s Inside? Gettysburg Receptive Companies…………………....…… 2 Living History Presenters……………………………….9 Transportation ………………………….………….….……. 2 Ghost Tours & Paranormal Investigations………..….10 Guided Tours………….…………….....……………………. 2 Entertainment & Theater…………………………….…10 Golf & Recreation…………………………………..…..…… 5 Leadership Training…………………………………….11 Orchards, Wineries, Distilleries……….………..…….….… 5 Places to Eat…………………………………………… 11 Historic Attractions & Museums.………….…..... ………….6 Group Friendly Hotels & Motels……………………… 14 Services………………………………………………………. 9 Campgrounds…………………….……………………..15 Shopping…………………………………………..……….….9 Warm Welcome Program…………………………..….16 GettysburgGroupTours.com Gettysburg Receptive Companies- Contact one of these local companies to plan and book your group’s visit. Gettysburg Group Reservations (800) 447-8788 Max Felty www.gettysburggroupreservations.com Gettysburg’s oldest tour operator, located in the heart of Historic Gettysburg, offering a variety of special itinerary services for groups of all ages, sizes and interests. NLC Tours, LLC (717) 334-2256 Naiad Chun Service- based receptive tour operation offering customized tour packages to student, retail and pre-formed groups. Connect with us to simplify the booking process with one point of contact. Stars and Stripes Tours (877) 723-1863 Tracy Wolf-Stroyny www.starsandstripestours.com We take the guess work out of the tour planning, saving you time, money and work! Let us show you our great countryside – Gettysburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Washington, DC and beyond. Transportation Bailey Coach (717) 718-0490 X 114 Brenda Shue 55 S. Fayette Street, York www.baileycoach.com We offer 26 to 55 passenger deluxe motorcoaches and car/van transportation for group outings and private transfers to the region’s, airports, train stations, and cruise terminals! Now Available: 55 Passenger Wheelchair Accessible Motorcoach & 40 Passenger Motorcoach. Diana’s Limousines (800) 337-0671 Diane Frymyer 1445 Sell Station Road, Littlestown www.dianaslimo.com Complete ground transportation servicing all hotels, airports, businesses and private residences. Freedom Transit (800) 632-9063 Frances Weishaar 103 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg www.ridethetrolley.com Freedom Transit provides public transportation on three fixed routes which serve the Gettysburg area. All routes connect to major destinations throughout the community. Premiere #1 Limousine (717) 616-8995 Douglas Rydbom 2000 Vine Street, Middletown www.premiere1limousine.com Group logistic planning and local winery, brewery and history tours for groups of two or more. Star Express Limousine Service (717) 963-8900 Jamie Guinn 3537 Hartzdale Drive, Camp Hill www.starexpresslimousine.com Luxury ground transportation, including service to and from regional airports. Wolf’s Bus Lines (800) 692-7804 Jolene Wolf 200 Old US Route 15, York Springs www.wolfsbus.com Charter your next group outing with us where you get First Class Transportation Services and Tour Planning. Dependable service since 1947. We have the largest variety of equipment to fit any size group. Book your next Experience with us! Guided Tours American Stories Historic Walking Tours (717) 624-8154 Pat Anschuetz and Programs By Appointment Only The 1863 Gettysburg civilian stories come alive through town walking tours or seated programs at your group’s Gettysburg location. Costumed guides. Serving group travelers since 1999. Starting at $5.50. Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides (717) 337-1709 Phil Lechak 241 Steinwehr Avenue www.gettysburgtourguides.org Licensed guides available for hire in your own motorcoach or vehicle. $55 (1-6 ppl), $75 (7-15 ppl), $120/bus (16+). 2 Guided Tours Confederate Trails Horseback Tours (717)-880-8116 Doug Stephens McMillan Woods Youth Campground www.ConfederateTrails.com What an experience! Get their appreciation for how the land impacted the battle. Ride right through the area of Pickett’s charge. Prices as low as $74.50 per person. 7-15 guest capacity. Guests must be at least 8 years old, weigh less than 250 pounds and wear close-toed shoes. Cornerstone Farm Horseback Tour (717) 334-8205 John Paxson Tours begin on the battlefield www.ridehorsesgettysburg.com Small groups up to 8 people can see the Battlefield from the soldiers’ perspective. Rides from 1.5 or 2 hours; scenic rides and tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide. Call for Rates. GettyPeds (717) 398-2600 Joshua Henson 39 N. Washington Street www.gettypeds.net Offers scooter, electric bicycles and scoot coupe rentals to those who are 18 years old or older with a valid driver’s license and credit/debit card. Now offering Licensed Battlefield Guide tours. Can accommodate 19 people per tour. Call for Rates. GettysBike (717) 752-7752 Kelly Steenstra 1195 Baltimore Pike www.gettysbike.com Experience the terrain for yourself and gain a fuller understanding of the battle. Bicycle tours with Licensed Battlefield Guides for groups of 10-30 people per tour. Call for Rates. Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours (877) 680-8687 Brandon Deardorff 778 Baltimore Street www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com Travel the fields of Gettysburg aboard the famous double-decker bus as the epic conflict is played out before you. Groups are 10+. Audio: (Student) $14.50/(Adult) $24.50 – Guided: (Student) $18.90/(Adult) $31.50. Gettysburg Field Guide by TravelBrains (888) 458-6475 Paul Davis 1195 Baltimore Pike www.travelbrains.com Available at GNMP Museum & Visitor Center Bookstore and the Gettysburg Heritage Center. A self-guided tour of the battlefield on CD and smart phone. Starting at $19.95. Gettysburg Licensed Town Historians (717) 253-5737 Linda Seamon 11 Lincoln Square www.gblth.com Take a 90-minute walking trip through Gettysburg’s history; Hear civilians’ experiences during and after the battle; walk in Lincoln’s footsteps; visit Seldom Seen places; Mystery and Black History tours. Groups are 12+. $11.00/person, Children 8 and under are free. Gettysburg National Military Park (717) 334-1124 1195 Baltimore Pike www.nps.gov/gett Experience ranger programs and walks, campfire programs, living history and events that assist in preserving and interpreting the Gettysburg battle. Historic Church Walking Tours (717) 357-0733 Ron Rock By Appointment Only www.historicchurchwalkingtours.org Offering tours and living history interpretations at eight historic churches. Choose up to two churches to visit. Each church presentation is 20-30 minutes. Cost: $100/first church and $40 for each additional church. Hickory Hollow Horse Tours (717) 253-6300 Pam Grimes McMillan Woods Youth Campground www.hickoryhollowfarm.com Groups up to 16 people can take Licensed Battlefield Guided Tours and scenic rides along the trails of the Gettysburg National Military Park. Consecutive tours available for larger groups. Call for Rates. History Nerd Tours (717) 334-2221 Tim Daniel 11 Lincoln Square www.historynerds.org The newest battlefield tours for Gettysburg with four tour options. Homeschool programs are also available. Groups are 6+. Call for Rates. 3 Guided Tours InSite Gettysburg (717) 451-7015 Nick Wiley 297 Steinwehr Avenue www.insitegettysburg.com (inside Gettysburg Heritage Center) Offering a fully interactive self-guided tour system on a rental iPad that gives you the power to explore the Gettysburg Battlefield from a completely new perspective. Groups are 6+. Call for Rates. National Riding Stables (717) 334-5100 Megan Davis 610 Taneytown Road www.nationalridingstables.com Experience the Gettysburg Battlefield from the point of view of an officer on horseback! Groups up to 15 can choose from a 2-hour historic tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, a 1-hour scenic trail ride with a wrangler, and pony rides are offered for those not yet old enough to take the tour. Call for Rates. Underground Railroad Tours of Adams County, (717) 528-8553 Debra McCauslin African American Voices at Gettysburg www.gettysburghistories.com By Appointment Learn about freedom seekers and freedom fighters of Adams County and visit sites listed on the National Park Service National Underground Network to Freedom. $5.00/ Student, $12.00/ Adult. Underground Railroad Tours of Gettysburg’s (717) 334-5185 Curt Musselman McAllister Mill www.HGAConline.org 53 East Middle Street A preservation society located in one of Gettysburg’s premier historic buildings offering Underground Railroad Tours. Call for Rates. Savor Gettysburg Food Tours, LLC (717) 688-9584 Lori Korczyk York & Stratton Streets www.savorgettysburgfoodtours.com Private Group Tours available for 8-12 people. Offered Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Special arrangements can be discussed. 2 Group Bus Tour Options: 2.5 hour tour for $39 ,plus tax & gratuity – (1:00-3:30 p.m.) 4 Tasting Locations & 4.5 hour tour for $52, plus tax and gratuity – (1:00-5:30 p.m.) 5 tasting locations. Call for Rates. Segway Tours of Gettysburg (717) 253-7987 Bob Velke 22 Springs Avenue www.segtours.com Take an escorted audio or live guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield or ride on our indoor obstacle course. Call for