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Discussion in 'Campfire Chat - General Discussions' started by Matt in France, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. Matt in France Private

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    I am looking to visit Gettysburg this year and for a boarding house with a real civil war / 19th century feel to it, in or near town. I am also looking for a family, informal, atmosphere with an interesting clientèle of Civil War buffs such as myself. Large, impersonal, multi-national, faceless hotels need not apply !!

    Many thanks in advance

    Matt
    Matt in France, Jan 27, 2012
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  3. Nathanb1 Brig. General, Mod

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    Matt, do you mind if we move this to the battlefields and travel forum? And make the title more specific. Might generate more suggestions for you.

    You might also check out existing threads on where to stay and what to to while at Gettyburg. We've had some pretty good ones in the past. Just use the search function or go to the travel forum....
    Nathanb1, Jan 27, 2012
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  4. Matt in France Private

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    No problem Nathan. I'll go there now
    Matt in France, Jan 27, 2012
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  5. Matt in France Private

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    Thanks also for changing the title, it is a bit unspecific !!
    Matt in France, Jan 27, 2012
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  6. Rob9641 2nd Lieutenant

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    Matt - I'll be there today and will do some checking for you. Get back to you this evening.
    Rob9641, Jan 27, 2012
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  7. Crazy Delawares Private

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    Doubleday Inn is right on the battlefield near Iverson's Pits.
    Crazy Delawares, Jan 27, 2012
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  8. Rob9641 2nd Lieutenant

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    Matt - I talked to the local tourism rep today, and she said all of the bed and breakfast type places in town sound like what you are looking for. Here are some in Gettysburg town and close to the battlefield:

    www.brafferton.com (at 44 York Street)

    www.brickhouseinn.com (at 452 Baltimore Street)

    www.doubledayinn.com (that Crazy D mentioned, at 104 Doubleday Avenue, north side of town)

    www.farnsworthhouseinn.com (a bit on the "ghost tour" side, but great peanut soup in the tavern - 401 Baltimore Street)

    www.dobbinhouse.com (89 Steinwehr Avenue)

    www.TilliePierce.com (301-303 Baltimore Street)

    There are several others, so try www.gettysburgbedandbreakfast.com for ideas.
    Rob9641, Jan 27, 2012
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  9. Nathanb1 Brig. General, Mod

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    Nathanb1, Jan 28, 2012
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  10. prroh 1st Lieutenant

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    It is the only b & B on the battlefield and it meets all of your requirements.
    prroh, Jan 28, 2012
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  11. Jpflynn Sergeant

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    Deffinantly some beautifull boarding houses up that way...
    Jpflynn, Jan 28, 2012
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