Welcome to Gettysburg Tourism Works

Most people are aware of the millions of visitors that have walked the Gettysburg battlefield, but fewer understand the impact that tourism has on the economy of Adams County, Pa.
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​Within the pages of this site, you will discover the story of Gettysburg tourism and how, over time, it has stretched beyond the battlefield to include a lodging industry with everything from traditional hotels to short-term rentals, upscale restaurants to favorite cafes and pizza shops, and a shopping and entertainment scene rarely found in a community of our size.

As one of the largest industries in Adams County, tourism does work for Gettysburg and its countryside.
Let's learn how tourism keeps ​Gettysburg and Adams County running.

Faces of Tourism

 GEORGE KEENEY
MANSION HOUSE 1757

 KEVIN KNOUSE
ROUND BARN,
​THIRSTY FARMER

 BETH SENSENEY
THE LODGES AT GETTYSBURG

PETER MIELE
SEMINARY RIDGE MUSEUM

Click HERE to see more about Adams County's Faces of Tourism

The Jim Getty Award

The 2022 Winner - Rick Beamer

Rick Beamer has been a staple of the Adams County tourism community for 40 years. As general manager of the Dobbin House Tavern as well as past chairman of Destination Gettysburg's Board of Directors, Rick has bridged the gap between the local pioneers of tourism  to today's young businessmen and businesswomen.  

Click HERE to learn more about the award and see past winners.

Our Board of Directors - 2023

​Nathan Mares (Gettysburg Best Western) - Chair
Timbrel Wallace (Lark, Nerd Herd) - Chair-Elect
Nicole Bucher (Mister Ed's Elephant Museum) - Secretary
Andrea Proulx (Gettysburg Hotel) - Treasurer
Max Felty (Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours) - Immediate Past-Chair
Maggie Baldwin (Land of Little Horses)
Rick Beamer (Gettystown Inn)
Mary Lynn Martin (Hickory Bridge Farm)
Wayne Motts (Gettysburg Foundation)
Jill Sellers (Main Street Gettysburg)
Matt Sheads (ACNB Insurance Services)
​Jacqueline White (Dobbin House Tavern)

​Karl Pietrzak - President & CEO - Ex-Officio
​Jim Martin - Adams County Commissioner

Connect with Us

For visitor information, a calendar of events or other Adams County travel inspiration, visit
​DestinationGettysburg.com