GETTYSBURG, Pa. — After recently being voted Pennsylvania's Most Romantic Small Town by New York Travel Guides and one of the commonwealth's Top 20 Most Romantic Getaways by U.S. News & World Report, Gettysburg is getting a new push as a must-see destination for more than just history buffs.
Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of Adams County, is leading the charge to hype the county's most famous town as a romantic getaway.
“Even if you and your sweetheart don't consider yourselves history buffs, you'll find plenty of other reasons to visit Gettysburg. An array of cozy restaurants, boutique shops and historic B&Bs make Gettysburg one of the most romantic getaways in Pennsylvania,” the New York Travel Guides article reads.
Out of 600 American small towns, New York Travel Guides selected 140 as the most romantic, with Gettysburg coming out as the top Pennsylvania town in 2023, Destination Gettysburg said. Travel experts considered factors including romantic places to stay, activities, cozy places to eat and historic architecture and scenery, according to the study.
"Couples visiting this historic town will find themselves indulging in exquisite dining experiences as they spend the day strolling through mom-and-pop shops eager to spoil them with unique gifts," Destination Gettysburg said. "Restaurants provide a range of culinary experiences, from dining by candlelight in a 250-year-old tavern to savoring a mouthwatering burger in a laid-back pub."
While visitors can "look to the battlefield to discover the natural beauty that has captivated millions of visitors for more than 160 years," lovebirds who visit Gettysburg can "end the day snuggled up in B&Bs, inns and hotels conveniently located downtown," Destination Gettysburg added.
To celebrate the town's status as a romantic stop and mark the occasion of Valentine's Day next month, Destination Gettysburg, in partnership with Community Media and Main Street Gettysburg, will hold a vow renewal event, Gettysburg Loves Love.
"Married couples are invited to renew their commitment to one another Feb. 17 in a ceremony officiated by Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing on Lincoln Square," the organization said. "Destination Gettysburg will provide additional details in the coming weeks."
