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The James Gettys Hotel, a historic and regal looking
200-year-old structure, has welcomed many guests during its
existence. From its birth as a tavern/roadhouse at the turn of
the 19th century, through the mid 1860's as the Union Hotel
serving as a hospital for the wounded soldiers of the Civil
War, to its expansion of a third and fourth floor and on
through to its current state, the James Gettys Hotel has come
full circle. Today, the newly restored James Getty Hotel,
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides
you with a taste of living history.
The hotel's elegant facade with its red awning-framed
windows begs a closer look and then a more lengthy stay once
inside. Stepping back in time, the warmth and ambience of the
lobby is reminiscent of a quaint European hotel. The original
chestnut staircase leading to the 11 unique suites has been
carefully restored to its 19th-century beauty. Each of the
guest suites is individually decorated, but all are designed
to provide both an intimate setting for business or small
meetings and a homelike atmosphere in which to enjoy those
precious moments of relaxation. While experiencing history, it
is also convenient to live in the present, so each suite
includes private bath, a refrigerator, microwave, and all the
other amenities.
A yawn and stretch is about all one has to do prior to
eating, as a continental breakfast is most courteously served
to you in your suite. Gettysburg has a variety of dining and
drinking facilities including coffee houses and
microbreweries, and two delectable spots on the premises are
Thistlefields Tea Room and the Blue Parrot Bistro, originally
established as the Blue Parrot Tearoom in 1920.
Civil War buffs will revel in their surroundings as they
explore Gettysburg's National Military Park and Eisenhower
National Historic Site. A more pampered view of this historic
city comes in the form of a horse-drawn carriage ride. |
Excellent antique shopping abounds, as do local products
such as wonderfully fresh fruit at orchards and markets and
tasty beer and wine at the microbreweries and wineries. Now is
your chance to finally hike the Appalachian Trail you've
always wondered about, and, while you're embedded in nature,
get a sense of how terrific the alpine and cross-country
skiing might be.
The James Gettys Hotel welcomes you to a tiny preserved
piece of its town's history, which will provide you with a
memorable experience that will be looked back upon as another
small part of your history. |
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