Adams County, Pennsylvania was formed in 1800 from part of York County and named after President John Adams. Its county seat, Gettysburg, became famous as the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Beyond its historic legacy, the county has long been rooted in agriculture—especially apples, dairy farming, and local food production—blending rural charm, rich history, and small-town culture that continues to draw visitors from around the world. Read more about Adams County’s history in Wikipedia page.
Top 10 Attractions in Adams County:
- Gettysburg National Military Park: Explore the battlefield, monuments, and scenic driving tours where the pivotal 1863 battle took place.
- Gettysburg National Cemetery: The historic burial grounds where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
- Gettysburg Museum & Visitor Center: Home to the Cyclorama painting, Civil War exhibits, and artifacts from the battlefield.
- Eisenhower National Historic Site: The preserved farm and home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Historic Downtown Gettysburg: Shops, restaurants, historic architecture, walking tours, and charming small-town streets.
- Sachs Covered Bridge: One of Pennsylvania’s most photographed covered bridges with rich Civil War history.
- Adam’s County Wine & Cider Trail: Wineries, orchards, cider houses, and tastings throughout the region’s farm country.
- Gettysburg Heritage Center & Diorama: Interactive exhibits and displays that tell the story of Gettysburg from the civilian perspective.
- Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium: A quirky, family-friendly stop with candy, toys, and thousands of elephant collectibles.
- Liberty Mountain Resort: Year-round outdoor fun—skiing, snowboarding, tubing, golfing, and mountain activities.
We serve all of Adams County towns and zip codes: 17301, 17303, 17304, 17306, 17307, 17310, 17316, 17320, 17324, 17325, 17337, 17340, 17343, 17344, 17350, 17353, 17372, 17375. Abbottstown, Arendtsville, Aspers, Beecherstown, Bendersville, Biglerville, Bonneauville, Brysonia, Carroll Valley, Cashtown, Center Mills, Charnita, East Berlin, Fairfield, Fairplay, Floradale, Gardners, Gettysburg, Goodyear, Greenstone, Guernsey, Heidlersburg, Hunters Run, Hunterstown, Idaville, Kingsdale, Littlestown, McKnightstown, McSherrystown, Mount Tabor, New Oxford, Orrtanna, Peach Glen, Pine Grove Furnace, Starners Station, Table Rock, Toland, Uriah, White Hall, York Springs.