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 2024 Winner - Max Felty

Max Felty has been a big part of the Adams County tourism community since he took over the reins of the Gettysburg Tour Center and accompanying businesses as a young adult. Today, Max is among the leaders of the local tourism industry and is reinvesting in his company to benefit generations to come. 

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

Our Board of Directors - 2025

Timbrel Wallace (Lark, Nerd Herd) - Chair
​Nicole Bucher (Mister Ed's Elephant Museum) - Chair-Elect
Andrea Proulx (Gettysburg Hotel) - Treasurer
Max Felty (Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours) - Secretary
Nathan Mares (Gettysburg Best Western) - Immediate Past Chair
Rick Beamer (Gettystown Inn)
Andrew Dalton (Beyond the Battle Museum)
Reza Djalal (Adams County Farmers Market)
George Keeney (Mansion House 1757)
Leslie Magraw (Union Hotel)
Jill Sellers (Main Street Gettysburg)
​Jacqueline White (Dobbin House Tavern)
Rob Williams (Seminary Ridge Museum)

​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