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Adams County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 103,852. [2] Its county seat is Gettysburg. [3] The county was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County, and was named for the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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Set up your base in Gettysburg and take a day or two to explore the beautiful countryside area outside the battlefield. Tour the scenic roads throughout Adams County, Maryland and areas of Pennsylvania and discover history, wineries, factory tours, farms, arts and family fun. Home. >. Things To Do.
Discover the best things to see and do in Adams County, Pennsylvania, from Civil War sites to apple orchards. Explore the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Historic Round Barn, the Christmas Haus, and more.
- Gettysburg National Military Park. Gettysburg National Military Park is the biggest source of free things to do in Gettysburg, and summer is the most active season here.
- Find Peace, Quiet, and Beauty at Long Pine Run Reservoir in Michaux State Forest. Michaux State Forest is a designated recreation area with parking and boat launch for non-motorized craft.
- See the Historic Round Barn. Take a drive through apple and peach orchard country. In the spring you’ll see beautiful blossoms on the trees, in the summer, fruit, and in the fall, the harvest.
- Visit a Free Museum. Two of these venues are really stores, but they have created extensive exhibits that are free to view and you might find interesting.
Adams, county, southern Pennsylvania, U.S., mostly consisting of a piedmont region bordered by Maryland to the south and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and north. The principal waterways are Lakes Meade and Heritage and Long Pine Run Reservoir, as well as Conewago, Toms, and Rock creeks.
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