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Winter in Gettysburg Provides Endless Opportunities for Fun


- GETTYSBURG, PA, February 10, 2007 - During the off-season winter months, visitors can truly experience the ambiance of this amazing Pennsylvania town. Gettysburg is amazing and when the crowds are smaller visitors can truly step back and take a moment to enjoy all this historical town has to offer.

Gettysburg may have more than 35 museums and attractions, but it is its events and festivals that draw travelers during February and March. The 18th Annual Winter Jazz Concert on Friday, February 16 and the Mystery Dinner at Boyds Bear Country from February 16 - 18 are expected to be overwhelmingly popular. From March 2 - 5 the Second Annual Re-enactor/Living Historian Appreciation Weekend will take place. March 3 brings with it the Country Show and Winter"s Palette Culinary Event. This winter Irish Music, Murder Mysteries, and so much more will delight travelers. Wine Appreciation Classes are being offered at the winery and as always tours and free wine tastings are always available.

Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing are available just ten miles west of Gettysburg so travelers can have a nice mix of historical entertainment and carefree fun. Just a three hour drive from Fredericksburg, Virginia and Philadelphia, and easily accessible from many other major cities, Gettysburg offers everything the traveler could want. Shopping for everything from antiques, books, art, and clothing to fruits, veggies, and baked goods at a fresh Farmer"s market is a memorable experience. Attractions and accommodations are quite reasonably priced, adding to Gettysburg"s appeal as a family-friendly destination.

Midweek, historical, family fun, and romantic getaway deals are available during these late winter months so travelers are sure to find a good deal if they know where to go. For the most comprehensive Gettysburg, PA information, its vintage bed and breakfasts, hotels, and all that this history-rich town has to offer is available by calling 1.800.249.7141 or visiting: http://www.GettysburgsBest.com.

GettysburgsBest.com is a GoldenTravelGuides.com Company. Headquartered at 366 North Courtland Street, Suite B in East Stroudsburg, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, GoldenTravelGuides, a subsidiary of Golden Interests, Inc., is the largest leisure travel agency in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the Northeastern United States. GoldenTravelGuides is a member of the Pocono Mountains (PA) Chamber of Commerce, the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau (PMVB), the Naples and Key West (FL) Chambers of Commerce, the Sullivan County (NY) Chamber of Commerce, and the Pike and Wayne County (PA) Chambers of Commerce.

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10.02.2007 - 13:15 Source: 24-7pressrelease.com | Read: 941 X