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Hollabaugh Brothers Market
Most people don't realize that thousands of acres of fruit trees surround the town of Gettysburg; in fact, Adams County is the number-one producer of apples in the state. Just ten minutes north of Gettysburg sits Hollabaugh Brothers, Inc., a three-generation family-owned and operated fruit and vegetable farm. Schedule a tour of the 500-acre farm to see and learn all about what it means to be involved in agriculture in the 21st century, or just come to our retail market where fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other goodies abound. Also be sure to check out our "educational bee room," where you can see two working beehives and learn about different farming practices and techniques.
Pub And Restaurant
Hungry? My absolute favorite restaurant in Gettysburg is The Pub, a great place for awesome burgers, salads, and an ice-cold beer. Don't forget the fries! The Pub sits right on the square of historic Gettysburg. Tip: Hit The Pub on a weeknight---reservations aren't accepted, and it's packed on weekends unless you go early.
Dobbin House Tavern
To immerse yourself completely in the town's history, try the Dobbin House Tavern, which offers fine dining in the Colonial manner. Reservations are recommended at The Dobbin House.
Totem Pole Playhouse
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is visit the Totem Pole Playhouse, located just west of Gettysburg. With a new play every two weeks during the summer, there's always a great show to see. The changing cast of professional actors comes from all over the nation to perform at the theater, so no matter what the genre, you're always in for an awesome show.
Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours
No trip to the Gettysburg area would be complete without a good scare. It was the location of several major Civil War battles, so there are plenty of good ghost stories to go around. Whether you're a believer or not, it's easy to get lost in the realistically recounted scary tales. Six different tours are offered, and most of them cost less than $10 a ticket!
Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
After a long day on the job or a hot summer afternoon, I always enjoy stopping by the Ragged Edge for a cup of joe or an iced coffee. Regular art gallery features and special music on weekends make it a great place to unwind. It's located two blocks down from the square.
Mom's Coffeepot
Another great place to get coffee and the best pie in town is Mom's Coffeepot---who said you can't have dessert for breakfast?
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Posted on 05/27/2008
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hi there Ellie, having just come from the great orchard of Cochtan I know how important it is to appreciate and save the good farmland. I came across a magazine-AMERICAN HERITAGE-THAT had your picture...
Posted on 02/06/2008
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Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm is fabulous! If you've never had a honeycrisp apple or a nittany apple, you must get some shipped to you! They make beautiful gift boxes and baskets for shipping. Their market...
Posted on 02/05/2008
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Hollabaugh Brothers is an awesome place to take the family out and get farm raised apples! The apples on this farm are by far number one and cannot be beat in price or in taste. Simply a delicious place...