Destination Gettysburg is partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide Adams County residents half-off admission through Saturday May 10 in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week.
National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition that highlights the travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and improving the quality of life throughout the United States. Each year, Destination Gettysburg plans a special event to give back to the local community in recognition of their contribution to the industry.
“The economic success of the Adams County tourism industry would not be what it is today without the support of our local residents,” Destination Gettysburg President and CEO Karl Pietrzak said. “We’re excited to partner with museums, attractions, tour companies and more to offer discounted access to residents for this special week as we celebrate the benefits of tourism.”
As an added bonus, Destination Gettysburg created an Adams County Bingo Card that includes each of the participating attractions. Get five stamps in a row (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) and the resident can enter to win a grand prize that includes dinner for two and a night at the theater. Stamp the free space in the middle by finding one of the Destination Gettysburg team members who will be out and about during the week of May 4 to 10.
Bingo cards will be available at participating attractions and can also be downloaded online. Visit DestinationGettysburg.com/NTTW to print your card, view participating attractions, and see where you can find Destination Gettysburg staff to get your center square stamped.
Adams County residents must show identification at the door to redeem their discount, unless otherwise specified. The following businesses and organizations are offering 50% discounts to local residents from May 4 to 10:
- After Dark Investigations (Reservations by phone only at 717-451-1070, mention the local Tourism Week discount.)
- Battlefield Bus Tours
- Children of Gettysburg 1863
- Civil War Ghosts
- Civil War Tails
- Gettysburg Beyond the Battle
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center (Film, Cyclorama and museum experience included in the discount.)
- Hidden Memories Tours (Tours must be booked at least one day in advance. When booking mention the word “local” in your message to receive the discount.)
- Jennie Wade House
- Orvis Hill Country
- Reluctant Witnesses Walking Tours (Call 717-476-7428 to receive the discount code.)
- RISE Yoga Gettysburg (Sign up for any group class during the week using discount code “LOCAL50” for 50% off individual classes.)
- Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
- Shriver House Museum
- Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage Tours (Call 717-778-5275 or email silvershirefarm@gmail.com to receive the discount code.)
- Ticket to the Past — Unforgettable Journeys: A Virtual Reality Experience
- Under the Horizon Pottery Arts Studio
- Horse Tours of Gettysburg (Offer valid for Victorian Carriage Rides. Call 717-476-7428 for the discount code.)
- World War II American Experience
The following businesses offer free admission to Adams County residents:
- Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (only open Friday, May 9 that week)
- Gettysburg Heritage Center
- Gettysburg History Center and Diorama
- Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium
- Thad’s Place: Thaddeus Stevens Museum