Adams County Scenic Valley and Historic Conewago Tours - Gettysburg PA Scenic Drive

Preview: Two scenic loop drives explore outward from Gettysburg like mismatched butterfly wings; they may be toured together or separately. The western loop, the 35.5-mile Scenic Valley Tour brushes a chapter from Civil War history before exploring the county’s prized apple and peach orchard country. The eastern loop, the 42-mile Historic Conewago Tour keeps its history theme from start to finish as it travels through farmland. These two drives laid out by the Gettysburg Travel Council showcase the quiet and history of Adams County and introduce the charm of rural backcountry travel. The sometimes deserted, winding roads welcome relaxation, while the countryside holds an abundance of changing images for pleasing windshield-sightseeing. The mingled scents of hay, just-turned soil, livestock, and apple blossoms; a bite into a crisp, tart apple taken right from the tree; or the static of crickets—all contribute to the country elixir. Special attractions: Historic Gettysburg; parts of Gettysburg National Military Park; Sachs Covered Bridge; historic churches and farmhouses; orchards, fruit stands, and farm markets; Apple Blossom and Harvest festivals; Victorian New Oxford and Early-American East Berlin; walking tours, antique shopping. This chapter is a complete description of a scenic drive with a route map and information on the best travel seasons, interesting sites, recreation opportunities, camping locations, and much more.
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Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Scenic Driving Pennsylvania Guide Book