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In peaceful southern Pennsylvania, stay next door to a Civil War shrine Gettysburg Battlefield Resort
visitors to step back in time to 1863. The neighboring Coast Premier property, Gettysburg Battlefield Resort, has a rich history of its own. Opened in the mid-1980s and purchased by Travel Resorts of America in 1999, the top-rated resort sits on the south- ern end of the battlefield near the Mason–Dixon Line, the historic border separating the old North and South. Within minutes, you can be walking the grounds and standing at Soldiers National Monument where Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address. Before you begin flipping through the pages of history, take some time to settle in at one of the resort’s 261 RV campsites, including pull-throughs for big rigs, and hook up to 30- or 50-amp electrical service. For those not travel- ing in an RV, the resort’s rental cabins provide a comfy place to hang your hat. The recently retiled Olympic-size pool is vast enough for swimming laps,
playing Marco Polo and peacefully floating your cares away. At the private catch-and-release lake, cast your line for bass. For more outdoor adventures, bring the kids to the playground, ex- plore the nature trails or play a rousing game of shuffleboard, horseshoes or beach volleyball. With a full schedule of activities and theme weekends, there’s always something fun going on at the resort, from bonfires to casino nights and wine-tasting events. Immaculate mod- ern bathhouses, a general store, a laun- dry room, Internet access, an RV dump station and a honey wagon ensure everyone has a comfortable stay. Gettysburg Battlefield Resort is one of five Travel Resorts of America prop- erties that open their gates for Coast to Coast members. The staff welcomes everyone with the same friendly greet- ing, from retired couples to young families to canine companions.
Resort Type: Coast Premier Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Season: Year-round
Website: travelresorts.com Good Sam rating: 9/10 H /9.5
T his year marks the 150th anniver- sary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the American Civil War. The pivotal battle inspired Abra- ham Lincoln’s most famous speech, eulogizing the 51,000 casualties and reaffirming the intentions of the coun- try’s founders. As Gettysburg National Military Park, this now-peaceful ex- panse of Pennsylvania countryside welcomes more than a million yearly
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