Gettysburg Attractions
 Each season brings a variety of activities near the farm. In the spring, guests enjoy apple blossoms, the antique markets and trout fishing in the stream that winds through the farm. Summer offers nearby swimming, golfing, touring Gettysburg, or hiking on the Appalachian trail (10 miles away). The fall foliage flames the mountains with colors and the crisp Autumn air invites the guests to take a lovely walk into the mountains. Many Fall harvest festivals and craft fairs are celebrated in the area at this time of the year. In Winter, a blanket of snow transforms the farm into a picturesque winter wonderland. A nearby ski resort, Ski Liberty, is frequently enjoyed by our guests.
Places to visit while staying at Hickory Bridge Farm:
Historical Sites
The Gettysburg Historic sites can keep you busy for many days. The Gettysburg National Park offers a great experience that has tours, movies, museum and the wonderful painting of Picket’s charge. The Gettysburg National Park Bed and Breakfast experience at Hickory Bridge Farm can make a wonderful vacation.
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College is located only 9 miles west of Hickory Bridge Farm. It would be a treat for you to make your visit to the college a Gettysburg College Bed and Breakfast experience. We enjoy hosting many college gatherings at the farm. Your family can also enjoy a wonderful home cooked dinner.
Gettysburg College
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Mt. St. Mary’s College is located only 12 miles north of Hickory Bridge Farm. It would be a treat for you to make your visit to the college a Mt. St. Mary’s College Bed and Breakfast experience. We enjoy hosting many college gatherings at the farm. Your family can also enjoy a wonderful home cooked dinner.
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Antiquing
Gettysburg Antiques and New Oxford Antiques are hard to beat. The Gettysburg Antique Outdoor show is offered in the Spring and the Fall. The New Oxford Antique street fair is an annual show that is planned in the middle of June. New Oxford is a small town east of Gettysburg. New Oxford antique shops are in abundance and are open for everyday shopping.
New Oxford Antiques
The Gettysburg Festival
The Gettysburg Festival is new annual event in Gettysburg that is held late in June. Our guests have really enjoyed the festivities that they can make into a great Gettysburg Music Festival Hickory Bridge Farm Bed and Breakfast experience.
The Gettysburg Festival
National Fire Academy
The National Fire Academy is located in Emmitsburg Maryland and is only 13 miles from Hickory Bridge Farm. Students attend this training facility are from all over the world. If you are visiting the National Fire Academy you may want to make your experience a National Fire Academy Bed and Breakfast.
National Fire Academy
Bike Week
Gettysburg Bike week is featured annually in July. Many motorcyclists enjoy this week of festivities. You can escape for a country get-away by making it a Gettysburg Bike week Hickory Bridge Farm experience.
Gettysburg Bike Week
Appalachian Trail
Many of our guests enjoy hiking into the mountains from Hickory Bridge Farm. The Appalachian Trail is located only 10 minutes from Hickory Bridge Farm at the Caledonia State Park. What a great idea you make an Appalachian Trail Hickory Bridge Farm Bed and Breakfast experience.
Bicycling
Hickory Bridge Farm is located in an ideal setting for bicycling. The country roads around the farm are very safe and comfortable for a great ride. Many guests enjoy taking their bikes into the battlefield for a Gettysburg bike tour. Bring your bike for an experience of Gettysburg biking Hickory Bridge Farm experience.
Other Area Activities
Farm Museum
 The farm museum is in a large building just behind the restaurant. This building houses a collection of antique farm equipment. Many guests enjoy seeing our "hit n' miss" engines, wagons, tractors, tools and other related gadgets. This is a free of charge exhibit.
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