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Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Pennsylvania’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in the Gettysburg/York Region. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Eisenhower National Historic Site

At the Eisenhower National Historic Site, groups will have the chance to tour the place where 34th President of the US, Dwight Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, lived before and after his presidency.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-1124
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Gettysburg Diorama

See the Gettysburg Battlefield in miniature form! The Gettysburg Diorama allows groups to view the whole 6,000-acre battlefield, putting the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg into perspective for visitors.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-6408
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours

Gettysburg Ghost Tours has been providing fun and informative ghost tours that are family friendly, less walking and more talking along one of the most haunted areas of Gettysburg.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-338-1818
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Harley-Davidson Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center

Rev up your knowledge of the world famous Harley Davidson motorcycles on a behind-the-scene tour of the factory! The Harley-Davidson Vaughn L. Beals Tour Center offers two tours: the Steel Toe Tour and the Classic Factory Tour.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg/York
York
TEL - 717-852-6590
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Lomas Center Civil War Museum

The George Lomas Center seeks to deepen the understanding of the American Civil War and the greater story of the United States, support the community in exploration of the past and facilitate learning and exploration for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-360-8805
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David Wills House

House turned museum, the David Wills House was home to David Wills, a Gettysburg attorney. It was where President Lincoln finished writing his Gettysburg Address during the clean-up process after the Battle of Gettysburg.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-2499

Gettysburg Museum of History

The Gettysburg Museum of History gives visitors access to over 4,000 artifacts from World Wars I and II, the American Civil War, and various American Presidencies.  

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-337-2035

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Gettysburg National Military Park offers its visitors a peek into the past with battlefield tours and museum exhibits that tell the story of the American Civil War.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-1124

Jennie Wade House Museum

At the Jennie Wade House Museum, visitors can learn the history of Jennie Wade and the battle from costumed guides as they tour this authentically furnished house.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-4100

Land of Little Horses

Land of Little Horses was founded in 1971 by two Merchant Marines who love miniature horses. This performing animal theme park features shows, events, and a café for guests to enjoy. 

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-7259

Lincoln Train Museum

Built in 1963, the Lincoln Train Museum features museum collections, history presentations, and a simulated train ride that depicts the journey of President Lincoln’s funeral car from Washington D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.  

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-334-5678

Majestic Theater

The Majestic Theater hosts a wide range of events including movies, concerts, ballets, plays, one-man shows, operas, workshops, stand-up comedy tours, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-337-8200
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