An American History Railroad Jaunt!
Begin your tour at the Lincoln Train Museum where you will experience the spirit of the men and women who achieved our American independence and freedoms as you journey through the history of our nation with President Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy American history presentations and collections, interactive train layouts, President Lincoln's Funeral journey, a ride on our recreated funeral car United States, hands on activities and more!
Steam into history in New Freedom, PA operates a steam train that chronicles the railway's role in Civil War history including an operating HO scale model representing the major towns from New Freedom to York, PA along the Northern Central route. Check the ride schedule at Steam into History in New Freedom, PA and experience an entertaining, educational railroad journey.
Lunch at the New Freedom Rail Trail Cafe' serving a variety of delicious homemade menu items such as wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups and deserts using locally sourced ingredients. *Gluten Free Options Available*
117 N Front Street, New Freedom, PA 17349 717-227-0299 |
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Stop along your route back to Gettysburg and experience the unique dining and shopping opportunities of the Markets of Hanover. Food court hours Wednesdays thru Saturdays.
1649 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331 717-646-1649 |
Enjoy some shopping on Steinwehr Ave. With over fifteen restaurants along Steinwehr Ave. you are sure to find dining to suit your group's appetite. Walk off your meal as you take time to enjoy the more than 20 unique gift, history and souvenir shops of this "Destination Within A Destination".
See the entire 6,000-acre battlefield at one time at the Gettysburg Diorama. With over 20,000 hand painted soldiers, horses, cannons and buildings, the Diorama includes a thirty-minute light and sound show of the three-day battle of Gettysburg from the first shot fired to the last moments at the high water mark of the Confederacy. Sit back and watch as the three days of battle play out before you. A must see to understand the Battle of Gettysburg.
Stand face to face with those whose roles shaped and created the battle of Gettysburg at The Spirit of Gettysburg. See and hear General Lee, Jennie Wade, Abraham Lincoln, Joshua Chamberlain and other historical figures as they relive their parts in the Battle of Gettysburg. Experience Pickett’s Charge as if you were in the midst of it and enjoy the wonderful George Lomas collection of Civil War weapons, swords and artifacts.
Exploring on a weekend, cross the CSX rail lines and enjoy a farm museum and an old time country store as well as a delicious full family style meal while an operating ceiling train runs rail lines above the dining area at historic Hickory Bridge Farm. Motorcoach dining at Hickory Bridge click here.
96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
A second day for your Railroad Jaunt!
On weekdays, visit the Peace Light Memorial early and at 9 am you just might get lucky and get a shot of the Gettysburg 107, a GP10, Built in 1955 for PA RR. as it delivers commodities such as canned goods along a 25-mile track from Gettysburg through Biglerville, Aspers, and Gardners to Mount Holly Springs.
Oak Hill, Mummasburg Road, Gettysburg, PA
Oak Hill, Mummasburg Road, Gettysburg, PA
Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit & Farm Market. Some of the goods delivered by the 107 include produce from our local orchards and farms. One of our favorites is Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit & Farm Market in Biglerville, PA. You will find a ceiling train running above the many nutritious fruits and vegetables, scrumptious baked goods and local crafts in Hollabaugh Bros. country gift shop.
545 Carlisle Rd. Biglerville, PA 17307 • 717-677-8412
(Note Sunday’s they don’t open until noon)
545 Carlisle Rd. Biglerville, PA 17307 • 717-677-8412
(Note Sunday’s they don’t open until noon)
Visit The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station which operated from 1858 to 1942 and served as a hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg, a transportation depot for both incoming resources and supplies as well as outgoing wounded after the battle, and the place where President Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg on his journey to deliver the Gettysburg Address in 1863. The station is FREE and open to the public.
35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg • 717-334-0655
35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg • 717-334-0655
Experience President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg Address in the place in which it was crafted and visit the David Wills House, home of Attorney David Wills, in the center of Gettysburg.
8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg 877-874-2478
8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg 877-874-2478
Walk in Lincoln's footsteps as you explore the National Cemetery Walking Tour through the historic Soldier's National Cemetery.