Call 717-642-5261 for reservations
Motor Coach Dining
Gettysburg tour and group dining is offered during the week and on Saturday, midday. A full family style meal is served for lunch or evening dinner. Menus may include, a house salad with a warm sweet and sour dressing, warm baked bread with apple butter, two or three entrees passed family style complimented with several vegetables, corn fritters, stewed apples and a choice of homemade dessert.
After an abundant meal, your guests are welcome to visit our farm museum, old time country store or our bed and breakfast at no additional cost.
To enhance your visit at the farm, let us suggest live entertainment, local impersonators, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides, or if you desire, live music during your visit. If you need suggestions "off the farm," we can suggest historical sites, theaters, wineries, shopping and countryside tours. For your convenience, you can download our menus and rates.
Your Gettysburg tour will definitely be enhanced by visiting Hickory Bridge Farm.
If you have any questions or need to make a reservation, please contact our office at 717-642-5261
After an abundant meal, your guests are welcome to visit our farm museum, old time country store or our bed and breakfast at no additional cost.
To enhance your visit at the farm, let us suggest live entertainment, local impersonators, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides, or if you desire, live music during your visit. If you need suggestions "off the farm," we can suggest historical sites, theaters, wineries, shopping and countryside tours. For your convenience, you can download our menus and rates.
Your Gettysburg tour will definitely be enhanced by visiting Hickory Bridge Farm.
If you have any questions or need to make a reservation, please contact our office at 717-642-5261
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A Memorable Stop on Your Gettysburg Journey
When planning a motor coach tour through Pennsylvania's historic heartland, Hickory Bridge Farm offers an experience that goes far beyond a simple meal—it's a destination that immerses your group in the agricultural heritage and culinary traditions of Adams County.
Located just nine miles west of Gettysburg, our 160-year-old barn restaurant provides the perfect respite for tour groups exploring the region's Civil War sites, countryside attractions, and cultural landmarks. The moment your coach pulls into our ample parking area, your guests will feel transported to a simpler time, where hospitality is genuine and every detail reflects our commitment to preserving Pennsylvania's rural legacy. Our family-style dining experience is designed specifically with group travel in mind, ensuring that every passenger—from history enthusiasts to food lovers—leaves satisfied and enriched. The barn's soaring beams, authentic farm antiques, and period furnishings create an atmosphere that complements Gettysburg's historical significance, making Hickory Bridge Farm an essential stop that enhances the overall tour narrative. We understand the unique needs of motor coach tours, from precise timing and efficient service to accommodating diverse dietary requirements, and our experienced staff works seamlessly to ensure your schedule stays on track while your guests enjoy an unhurried, memorable dining experience[4][6]. Whether you're organizing a single-day excursion or a multi-day tour of the Gettysburg area, Hickory Bridge Farm provides the perfect blend of education, entertainment, and exceptional cuisine that will have your passengers talking about their visit long after they return home.
Beyond the Meal: A Complete Cultural Experience
What truly distinguishes Hickory Bridge Farm as a premier motor coach destination is our commitment to offering a complete cultural experience that extends well beyond the dining table. After your group enjoys our abundant family-style meal—featuring house salad with warm sweet and sour dressing, fresh-baked bread with apple butter, multiple entrees, seasonal vegetables, corn fritters, stewed apples, and homemade desserts—guests are invited to explore our on-site farm museum, old-time country store, and bed and breakfast facilities at no additional cost. The farm museum showcases authentic agricultural implements and artifacts that tell the story of 19th-century farming life, providing educational context that enriches understanding of the region's history. Our country store offers locally made products, Adams County specialties, and unique souvenirs that give tour participants a chance to take home a piece of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. To further enhance your visit, we can arrange live entertainment, historical impersonators, or licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guides who can provide expert commentary and answer questions about the area's Civil War significance. This flexibility allows tour operators to customize the experience based on their group's interests and schedule, whether that means adding a half-hour presentation on Civil War medicine, enjoying traditional folk music during the meal, or arranging for a period-dressed interpreter to share stories of farm life during the 1860s. We also maintain relationships with nearby attractions and can provide recommendations for wineries, theaters, historical sites, and scenic countryside routes that complement your itinerary. This comprehensive approach transforms a simple lunch or dinner stop into a highlight of the tour, giving passengers multiple touchpoints with local culture and history in a single, convenient location.
Seamless Planning and Flexible Options
We recognize that successful motor coach tours depend on meticulous planning, reliable service, and the ability to accommodate groups of varying sizes and needs. Hickory Bridge Farm specializes in serving tour groups ranging from small specialty tours to large motor coaches carrying up to 125 passengers. Our group dining is available during the week and on Saturday midday, with both lunch and evening dinner options that can be scheduled to fit your route and timing requirements. We offer downloadable menus and rate sheets to simplify your planning process, and our staff is available at 717-642-5261 or [email protected] to discuss specific needs, dietary accommodations, and special requests.
We understand that tour groups often include passengers with various dietary restrictions, and when notified at least 24 hours in advance, we can make appropriate provisions to ensure everyone in your party enjoys the meal. Our facilities include ample parking designed to accommodate motor coaches, and our efficient service ensures groups are seated, served, and ready to continue their journey on schedule without feeling rushed. The combination of our historic setting, authentic family-style cuisine, additional on-site attractions, and professional service has made Hickory Bridge Farm a favorite among tour operators throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you're planning a spring tour of Gettysburg battlefields, a fall foliage excursion, or a holiday shopping trip, we invite you to make Hickory Bridge Farm a cornerstone of your itinerary—a place where your passengers can relax, connect with Pennsylvania's agricultural heritage, and enjoy a meal that exemplifies the warmth and abundance of Adams County hospitality.
Located just nine miles west of Gettysburg, our 160-year-old barn restaurant provides the perfect respite for tour groups exploring the region's Civil War sites, countryside attractions, and cultural landmarks. The moment your coach pulls into our ample parking area, your guests will feel transported to a simpler time, where hospitality is genuine and every detail reflects our commitment to preserving Pennsylvania's rural legacy. Our family-style dining experience is designed specifically with group travel in mind, ensuring that every passenger—from history enthusiasts to food lovers—leaves satisfied and enriched. The barn's soaring beams, authentic farm antiques, and period furnishings create an atmosphere that complements Gettysburg's historical significance, making Hickory Bridge Farm an essential stop that enhances the overall tour narrative. We understand the unique needs of motor coach tours, from precise timing and efficient service to accommodating diverse dietary requirements, and our experienced staff works seamlessly to ensure your schedule stays on track while your guests enjoy an unhurried, memorable dining experience[4][6]. Whether you're organizing a single-day excursion or a multi-day tour of the Gettysburg area, Hickory Bridge Farm provides the perfect blend of education, entertainment, and exceptional cuisine that will have your passengers talking about their visit long after they return home.
Beyond the Meal: A Complete Cultural Experience
What truly distinguishes Hickory Bridge Farm as a premier motor coach destination is our commitment to offering a complete cultural experience that extends well beyond the dining table. After your group enjoys our abundant family-style meal—featuring house salad with warm sweet and sour dressing, fresh-baked bread with apple butter, multiple entrees, seasonal vegetables, corn fritters, stewed apples, and homemade desserts—guests are invited to explore our on-site farm museum, old-time country store, and bed and breakfast facilities at no additional cost. The farm museum showcases authentic agricultural implements and artifacts that tell the story of 19th-century farming life, providing educational context that enriches understanding of the region's history. Our country store offers locally made products, Adams County specialties, and unique souvenirs that give tour participants a chance to take home a piece of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. To further enhance your visit, we can arrange live entertainment, historical impersonators, or licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guides who can provide expert commentary and answer questions about the area's Civil War significance. This flexibility allows tour operators to customize the experience based on their group's interests and schedule, whether that means adding a half-hour presentation on Civil War medicine, enjoying traditional folk music during the meal, or arranging for a period-dressed interpreter to share stories of farm life during the 1860s. We also maintain relationships with nearby attractions and can provide recommendations for wineries, theaters, historical sites, and scenic countryside routes that complement your itinerary. This comprehensive approach transforms a simple lunch or dinner stop into a highlight of the tour, giving passengers multiple touchpoints with local culture and history in a single, convenient location.
Seamless Planning and Flexible Options
We recognize that successful motor coach tours depend on meticulous planning, reliable service, and the ability to accommodate groups of varying sizes and needs. Hickory Bridge Farm specializes in serving tour groups ranging from small specialty tours to large motor coaches carrying up to 125 passengers. Our group dining is available during the week and on Saturday midday, with both lunch and evening dinner options that can be scheduled to fit your route and timing requirements. We offer downloadable menus and rate sheets to simplify your planning process, and our staff is available at 717-642-5261 or [email protected] to discuss specific needs, dietary accommodations, and special requests.
We understand that tour groups often include passengers with various dietary restrictions, and when notified at least 24 hours in advance, we can make appropriate provisions to ensure everyone in your party enjoys the meal. Our facilities include ample parking designed to accommodate motor coaches, and our efficient service ensures groups are seated, served, and ready to continue their journey on schedule without feeling rushed. The combination of our historic setting, authentic family-style cuisine, additional on-site attractions, and professional service has made Hickory Bridge Farm a favorite among tour operators throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you're planning a spring tour of Gettysburg battlefields, a fall foliage excursion, or a holiday shopping trip, we invite you to make Hickory Bridge Farm a cornerstone of your itinerary—a place where your passengers can relax, connect with Pennsylvania's agricultural heritage, and enjoy a meal that exemplifies the warmth and abundance of Adams County hospitality.
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Hickory Bridge Farm 96 Hickory Bridge Rd. Orrtanna, PA 17353 • 717-642-5261 • [email protected]
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OFFICE HOURS: Every day 9-4
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• Frequently Asked Questions page •
OFFICE HOURS: Every day 9-4
From our blog: Historic Dining | Keystone Country Cuisine | Group Dining | Banquet Hall | Holiday Dining Out | Family Style Dining | Country Store | 2026 Family-Style Dining
Website Design by Crawford Designs, LLC