A May 2005 trip to Gettysburg by tracyre2
Quote: We are living here for the summer to explore all of the areas within a 2-hour radius. Gettysburg in itself is enough to keep us busy for quite awhile.
Overview
Hotel
Member Rating 5 out of 5 on May 10, 2005
Gettysburg KOA 20 Knox Road Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 (717) 642-5713
Restaurant
Servers are dressed in period costume, and tables are set with tapered candles - when one burns to the end, it is immediately replaced with a fresh one. Candles seem to be the only lighting, making it dark and very cozy and inviting. Food consists of sandwiches and light meals - they also have a daily chef's special.
Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 10, 2005
Dobbin House Tavern 89 Steinwehr Avenue (Business Route 15 South) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 (717) 334-2100
The menus are presented rolled like scrolls, and guests are encouraged to keep them as souvenirs.
Delicious and somewhat unique entrées are all served with two types of bread, spoon bread and Jennie Wade bread. Both were outstanding - we wanted to take more home with us! Also served are watermelon rind pickles, which are not quite as crisp as my grandmother used to make, but still delicious. Water glasses were heavy and cold, but in wonderful pewter goblets. Avoid the iced tea - it tasted like a very bad instant tea, so I sent it back!
Servers were dressed in period costume and appeared to enjoy their jobs very much. They were warm and friendly, with welcoming smiles.
Farnsworth House Inn 401 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 (717) 334-8838
tracyre2 Woodstock, Georgia
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