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Home » Travel » A Taste of Gettysburg: 3 Ways to Savor the Flavor of Adams County, PA

A Taste of Gettysburg: 3 Ways to Savor the Flavor of Adams County, PA

By: Liz  /  Published: August 14, 2018  /  Updated: December 24, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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One of the reasons I love Gettysburg has absolutely nothing to do with the Civil War.

I appreciate the rich history of the area, but I’m perfectly happy to stay off the battlefields and savor the flavor of Adams County through a wide array of amazing food, agritourism and distinctly local experiences.

Here are three fabulous ways to get a taste of Gettysburg non-battlefield-style.

A Taste of Gettysburg – Three Ways to Savor the Flavor of Adams County, PA

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My experiences were part of an Adams County press trip, but my opinions are my own. 

1. Get Poured on the Adams County Pour Tour (Self-guided)

Grab a Pour Tour passport and pick and choose which of the 14 craft wine, beer, cider and spirits stops on the Adams County Pour Trail you’d like to visit. There’s something for everyone’s sipping preferences, and traveling through the gorgeous rolling countryside between trail stops makes it even more of a treat. Pick up your free passport and map at the Destination Gettysburg Visitors Center or at any of the tour stops and collect the stamps for tiered Adams County Pour Tour prizes!

I visited a few of the trail locations (for research, of course) including Hauser Estate Winery where they’re making wine and cider – Jack’s Hard Cider, to be exact. If you like light, crisp and dry hard cider, you will love Jack’s. Excellent!

And the view from the outdoor terrace is killer.

A view at Hauser Estate

Jacks Hard Cider on table

Try the seasonal Conewago Orchard if it’s available!

Bottles of wine on table

I didn’t have the chance to try their wine. (A passport stamp for another day.)

Time your visit to Adam’s County Winery with dinner. Nab a table at the outdoor Terrace Bistro, order a wood-fired pizza and enjoy a free wine tasting (three samples).

Be sure to try their signature and award-winning Tears of Gettysburg. What a great name, right?

mural at Hickory Bridge Farm

a mason jar cocktail next to a picnic table, with Gettysburg and Adams County

A pizza sitting on top of a table

The wood-fired pizza here is phenomenal!

If you’re in the mood for a brew, try out Thirsty Farmer Brew Works. It was under construction when I visited, so I just got a sneak peek of an empty glass. Fill yours up and fill me in!

An empty glass on a wooden table

2. Take A Local Food Tour (Guided)

I recently wrote a post (go read it!) about the amazing Field to Fork Tour you can take through Savor Gettysburg Food Tours, and I highly recommend it. It was a culinary experience I’ll never forget. The company also offers several other food tours worth exploring: comfort food, historic downtown and holiday tastings.

a table set outdoors

3. Explore on Your Own

Red barns are a dime a dozen, but round barns are very rare, so you won’t want to miss stopping at the Historic Round Barn, a restored 1914 round (not polygonal) barn. Originally built to house and feed animals through a center silo, it has since been turned into a fabulous event space, and the lower level has been transformed into a farmer’s market with a bounty of fresh produce and locally made goodies.

historic round barn

historic round barn

historic round barn

A store filled with lots of fruit

A box filled with apples

Stop at the popular Hollabaugh Bros. Farm Market where there’s always something fun going on! There are festivals, cooking classes, scavenger hunts, u-pick hours, farm tours and more. You can even cut your own fresh flowers here.

Good luck leaving empty-handed! Their famous apple bread, apple dumplings and apple cider donuts are irresistible.

A large green field with trees in the background

A person wearing apple picking bag

Kay took us on a tractor tour and showed us the quick release drop bottom on apple picking bags.

a pile of apples

A close up of making an apple dumpling

Making my own apple dumpling at Hollabaugh Bros.

If you’re a hard cider enthusiast, the craft ciders Ben Wenk and family are making at Ploughman Cider will knock your socks off. Using specifically cultivated apples harvested at their multi-generational Three Springs Fruit Farm in Adams County, the ciders have wildly unique and complex flavor profiles.

They were unlike anything I’ve ever tasted –instant fan– and I went home with a bottle of all four of the ciders he had available at the time.

bottles of Ploughman Cider on table

Located about 15 minutes outside of Gettysburg, and well worth the drive, you’ll find the Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant inside a 165-year old restored historic barn.

Good old-fashioned home cooking is the name of the game at this restaurant where everything’s made from scratch and served family-style. They’re known for their crab imperial so that’s always served as one of the entrees.

Food is sourced locally (including from their own garden) as much as possible, and it’s absolutely delicious, so wear your stretchy pants. Keep in mind it’s only open on weekends.

hickory bridge farm

A group of people sitting at a table in a restaurant

A bunch of food on plates on a table

Also on the property is a Bed & Breakfast and an old country store filled with vintage and vintage-inspired goodies. Step back in time, explore and do a little shopping.

country store items on shelf

If you love handcrafted pottery (and even if you don’t), you’ll still enjoy a visit to the studio of The Lion Potter. David and his wife not only create beautifully designed and functional pottery, they also have a farm stand with an abundance of fresh produce.

David will happily share his story with you, and it’s well worth a listen. He’s a rare gem of a person, and it was food for the soul to meet him. Truly.

A man sitting at a pottery wheel

A bicycle parked on the side of a building

handmade mugs on table

For accommodations in Adams County, look no further than the Baladerry Inn Bed & Breakfast in Gettysburg. Owners Judy and Kenny Caudill made staying in a B&B (admittedly, not my favorite thing) a genuine pleasure, and their inventive, mouthwatering breakfasts were the icing on the cake.

A large brick building with grass in front

Baladerry Inn interior

A plate of food

Asian pear glazed French toast

Zucchini bites with bacon and tomato

Zucchini bites with bacon and tomato

A bowl of fruit and nuts

Fruit medley with a Concord grape topping

Contact Destination Gettysburg for help in planning a trip, and check out my posts on nearby Frederick, MD for more vacation fun.

Which of these three ways to savor the flavor of Adams County, PA would be your first choice approach for getting a taste of Gettysburg?

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Dana Rodriguez says

    August 16, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Such a beautiful place to visit and so many things to do. I know I would enjoy it. The wood-fired pizza and pear glazed French Toast look amazing!

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  2. Michelle C says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I’ve never visited Gettysburg, but your photos may inspire me to go! I didn’t realize there were so many craft wines, beesr, and ciders.

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  3. Billie Rowell says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Oh my mouth watering pictures! The wood fired pizza looks amazing! And the pear glazed French Toast? Sign me up! I think a guided food tour would be my choice.

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  4. Rachel says

    August 15, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I have decided that I want to take on my aunt’s tradition of collecting hand made pottery pieces when she travels. I guess I know where to stop in Gettysburg.

    Reply
  5. Wanda Lopez says

    August 15, 2018 at 9:46 am

    This is all amazing! I am loving that wood-fire pizza, the farmers market and pottery. Such a great post.

    Reply
  6. Toni says

    August 15, 2018 at 3:39 am

    Really awesome suggestions! I wish I could try all these!

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  7. Kathy says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Wow, those photos are really beautiful. Makes me wish I could be there right now. I’ve always wanted to go to Gettysburg too. I hope someday I’ll be able to visit.

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  8. Pam says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    My husband has been wanting us to go to Gettysburg. I had no idea there was so much good food and wine in the area.

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  9. Tara says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    Hauser Estate Winery looks like a nice place for a lunch date. Pizza and wine are a favorite combo of mine.

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  10. Jeni Hawkins says

    August 14, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    It’s so beautiful there! I love the pizza and fruit medleys…. I definitely need to visit those places next time I’m in Gettysburg!

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  11. Myrah Duque says

    August 14, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    What a lovely destination. I love everything about it…the food!!! Such picturesque scenery. I must add this to my Bucket List.

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  12. Amy says

    August 14, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    I love the rustic charm of PA. The grounds, the food, the atmosphere are all amazing. I would love to explore this area!

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