Gettysburg Year-Round: Shopping, Antiques, Breweries, Wineries & Christmas Magic

Gettysburg has a different energy in every season. Here's a year-round guide to what's happening around town — from antique hunting in spring to Christmas in Gettysburg come winter.

Shopping in Gettysburg, PA

Shopping in Gettysburg, PA means browsing downtown on foot. Lincoln Square is the hub — bookstores, gift shops, clothing boutiques, and galleries fill the blocks radiating out from the center.

Antique Shops in Gettysburg, PA

The antique shops in Gettysburg, PA scene is one of the best-kept secrets in south-central PA. The area is full of multi-dealer antique malls, estate-sale shops, and small curated boutiques — most within a 20–30 minute drive of downtown.

Breweries in Gettysburg, PA

The breweries in Gettysburg, PA scene has grown fast. You can hop between four or five breweries in a single weekend — most with patios, weekend live music, and a rotating cast of food trucks.

Wineries in Gettysburg, PA

Adams County is one of Pennsylvania's quiet wine regions. Wineries in Gettysburg, PA include tasting rooms downtown and country vineyards just a short drive outside of town — many pouring fruit wines made from local orchards.

Christmas in Gettysburg, PA

Christmas in Gettysburg, PA is something special. The annual Gettysburg Festival of Lights, downtown holiday windows, candlelight battlefield tours, and small-town holiday parades make December magical — much less crowded than summer, with cozy fires at every B&B.

Events in Gettysburg, PA (Year-Round)

There are always events in Gettysburg, PA — reenactments in summer, harvest festivals in fall, holiday bazaars in winter, and battlefield wildflower walks in spring. Check the local events calendar before your visit; you'll usually find something worth timing your trip around.

Make Gettysburg Your Year-Round Escape

Whatever the season, The Getty House makes a perfect home base. A historic bed and breakfast with three bedrooms, a private deck with string lights, and a full kitchen — sleep up to 8 guests and walk to everything downtown. Book direct and save up to 15%.