Looking for Gettysburg restaurants?  Look no further than the wonderful Gettysburg Eddie's, located in downtown Gettysburg.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a borough with a population of around 7,600 in 2010, is famous for being the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, which is known as the battle that caused the most human casualties as well as the turning point of the American Civil War. Due to the many roads that come out of this town, it is very accessible to various cities such as Philiadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh.

Gettysburg was named after Samuel Gettys, a settler who built a tavern in what would later be the site of the town between 1774 and 1775. Soldiers and traders frequently visit his tavern as it sits at the crossroads of the Pittsburgh-Philadelphia and Shippensburg-Baltimore roads. Gettysburg was founded in 1786. A train line between the town and Hanover operated from 1859 to 1942, with its station currently operating as a museum. There are 2 known academic institutions located in this town, Lutheran Theological Seminary and Gettysburg College.

Primarily due to its historical significance, the biggest industry in Gettysburg is tourism. There are many sites of interest in this town. Of course, there is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. The Gettysburg National Cemetery is famous for being the site of Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech, the Gettysburg Address. Other sites of interest include the Eisenhower Farm, Dobbin House Tavern, the Gettysburg Hotel, and the Jennie Wade House. Other museums also exist in this town, most of them related to the Civil War. These places have restored faithfully both the history and the ambiance of the Civil War era, evoking the historic aura of this town even more. In addition, haunted houses are said to be present, and these places have garnered their own share of interest.

Tourist volume generally peak between June and October. And as a tourist spot, this town has a lot of unique things to offer. Tourists are into a treat for there are a lot of services such as tours that are available. These activities further help those in attendance in capturing the history as well as the events that took place in this town. During the week of Independence, a 3-day event takes place annually. It is the reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. Audio tape tours of the town are also available for those that want to do the traveling themselves. In addition, there are a lot of places to stay in Gettysburg ranging from classic bed and breakfasts to campsites.

Looking for Gettysburg restaurants?  Look no further than the wonderful Gettysburg Eddie's, located in downtown Gettysburg.

http://www.GettysburgEddies.com

217 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA  17325




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