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    Farnsworth House Inn

    3.5 (371 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    FARNSWORTH HOUSE INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Goober (peanut) Soup
    Jennifer G.

    It is a charming restaurant serving food from the Civil War era with servers wearing period costumes. The chicken pot pie was served very hot and was very good with chicken chunks and a good flavor sauce. My husband and friends loved the Game Pie. I suggest reservations because the place is tiny. It has a long history and worth experiencing.

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    Chris A.

    Cannot rate the food, rooms or service because we only went for a ghost tour. There were no plant based options to choose from so we wouldn't be able to eat here anyway. That tour, however, was great. Lots of history and creepy vibes throughout the building including the basement and attic. Our tour guide was great and we would definitely come back!

    GREAT TABLE FOR DINNER

    Lovely place! Very different layout than most, garden was cool. Food was good, not great - except for the pumpkim biscuit "things" can't remember what they called them _ looked like hush puppies. They were WONDERFUL!

    Small table was about the only set back... No big deal.
    Bob F.

    I just had one of the best dinning experiences of my adult life. We got to Gettysburg around 6 and made a 730 reservation that was honored in a timely manner. Everything was period accurate. The meal, the staff, the decor... We were treated to wonderful French onion soup, pumpkin fritters, spoon bread.... The entrees we got were perfect. I got a NY Strip with a baked potato and my wife got a House Game Pie. Our waitress Stella treated us to a pretty neat personal ghost story that happened to her in the kitchen. I just had a great night. Meal came to around $85 and we added a 25% tip. So good. I feel lucky.

    Beer garden
    Alyssa K.

    Me and My Husband stayed here after staying at the Dobbin house. What a disappointment. when we had arrived in our room, it was quaint, smaller, but for the price I expected a lot more. Not only do you have to pay to only stay in your room, not even allowed to walk around in the house, but you also have to pay for tours on top of already paying almost $200 a night for a room in the off-season. I highly recommend just booking a tour and not staying here. The tour guides were amazing and Dave was filled with so many cool and historical facts. They require you to pick a time to eat breakfast, from which we did, and when we arrived downstairs for our reservation, there was no one to be seen other than a table of six. After for sitting for 10 minutes without anyone coming up to us, we grabbed complementary tea or coffee, and then another 10 or 20 minutes passed by before we were even spoken to by a server in which she said I'll be with you in a minute and did not return. So we had gotten up and we left and checked out. The food in the tavern was decent, it's mainly just lunch foods. It's not really a high class menu so don't expect it to be. It's very obvious that they focus on the paranormal aspect, rather than focusing on service and overall experiences. The walls are really thin, which I understand because it is quite an old home, but when you're trying to sleep and all you can hear is people in the kitchen making food and drunk guest slamming doors as well as there's cameras everywhere and you feel like you're part of some weird experiment, it's not inviting and it's not a great experience. I don't recommend staying here. I recommend staying somewhere else and just coming here for the historical aspect and maybe a paranormal tour but other than that, I don't recommend it.

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    The menu is thorough with many choices and the experience adds vibe to a visit back in time.

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    23 days ago

    Room was amazing! The house tour was very informative. The tour guide did a great job at answering questions. Breakfast was delicious.

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    Wow! What a great experience and amazing food!! The ambiance is awesome too....you're in Gettysburg, so why not?!!

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    6 months ago

    Nice historical ambiance but the steak was burned and the poultry pie was very salty and no flavor

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    I had a flat bread pizza , for a an early snack it was very good & the service was great

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    11 months ago

    We visited the visited cellar for a tour. Doc was an amazing story teller. We didn't meet any spirits but it was a great experience.

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    Food was excellent. Was a very lovely experience going back in time. Highly recommend the game pie!

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    I was hesitant based on past reviews but this was a great restaurant. Food was excellent and service was good.

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    Ask the Community - Farnsworth House Inn

    Do they offer free wi-fi? Or wi-fi at all?

    If I remember correctly, Yes they did have WiFi.

    Do they have an indoor pool?

    Only had dinner at Sweeney's Tavern downstairs, but from what I can tell there was no pool on property.

    Which place is best for ghost tour?

    Sleepy Hollow Ghost Tours at Farnsworth House Inn are the best hands down!

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    Not being a home style, country cooking kind of person, I was hesitant about trying the game pie.

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    The Brafferton Inn

    The Brafferton Inn

    4.5(60 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Great bed and breakfast. Great family run business. You see how much the Hodges family cares about…read moretheir business and customers in the little details they put in the rooms and service at breakfast. You're given a menu every day with different options for breakfast. They have coffee, water, juice. It's a nice assortment spread for breakfast. You plan what time you're gonna have breakfast with them every morning and they have a table ready for you when you get there you're super friendly and for you with a bright smile. Cool separated suite with multiple rooms. Access to the main house by code when it's closed. The host always has fresh cookies in the main lobby, which is a sweet nice touch. The room is pretty nice. It's cool to be in historic room in downtown Gettysburg create walking location right by the center roundabout circle right in the heart of all the shops and restaurants and everything to do in downtown Gettysburg. It's it's not like a nice brand new hotel if that's what you're expecting but the amenities are very nice brand new clean bathroom all the furniture fits in with the time of the room. Pretty cool to be in historic style room when staying in such a historic town. Smoke and vape free property

    B&B in the heart of downtown Gettysburg. We signed up for a late-night ghost tour, and even though…read morewe only live an hour away, we decided to make a trip of it. We made reservations at the Brafferton, and it was the best choice ever! We were greeted by the owner as we pulled up to check in. We were given a tour. We were shown where they put the free cookies for guests, and there is 24-hour coffee and tea available in the main room. After the tour, we relaxed in our time-appropriately decorated room. It was beautiful and very comfortable, with a separate sitting room and exclusive access to a deck. After a great night's sleep in our quiet and very comfortable room. We went down for breakfast at our chosen time. There were numerous options on the menu. All were freshly made to order and delicious! Do NOT pass up on the Brafferton Inn!

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    The Gaslight Inn

    The Gaslight Inn

    4.5(19 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This was such a wonderful experience, my wife and I were sad to leave! Every morning breakfast was…read moreserved at 9:00. The food is homemade and absolutely perfectly delicious! Michael, the owner, is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet, as is the staff on site. The room was perfect and so comfortable! This is walking distance to many of the shops and sites around town. We are already planning our next visit for next year! If you're planning a trip to Gettysburg, I highly recommend staying at the Gaslight Inn. I promise, you will not be disappointed!

    Stayed at the Gaslight Inn two nights 6/2-4/2024, and really enjoyed it. I would definitely go back…read moreagain! I was flying solo, so I stayed in the smallest (cheapest) room - Violet Room - and it was nice if not huge. Bed, bath, etc., were really nice. Room does have TV and wi-fi, but I was "on vacation" and did not use them that much. Mornings I went down, grabbed coffee, and sat out on the 2nd floor balcony reading and enjoying the view of the yard. Weather was great this visit, and this was hard to beat! The public spaces in the inn were plentiful on both 1st and 2nd floors, and I felt very comfortable. Gaslight's location is in the heart of Gettysburg, and everything but the battlefield itself is an easy walk. That included places to eat and get ice cream. I preferred this to being farther out, driving around, finding parking, etc. Hosts - Mike and Jennifer - were great, friendly, answered all questions, and helped with anything I wanted. If you are looking for a 9-room B&B experience with other nice people, want to enjoy the heart of the town of Gettysburg, and do not need a mega-hotel, the Gaslight Inn should be high on your list.

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    The Brickhouse Inn - View of Brickhouse Inn

    The Brickhouse Inn

    4.7(53 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    A Review of the Brickhouse Inn, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (in the Style of 1870)…read more During my recent sojourn with my wife to the historic town of Gettysburg, we had occasion to lodge at the esteemed Brickhouse Inn, a house of most commendable character. The establishment itself is of handsome construction, its brick walls bearing the quiet dignity of years well kept. The chambers are appointed with tasteful elegance, and though we have, in our travels, rested upon beds of somewhat greater softness, the comfort of the accommodations was by no means wanting. Yet it was at the breakfast table that the Inn's true excellence shone forth. The morning repast, prepared with notable skill by Mistress Patty and served by Hannah, was of such quality and abundance as to dispel any minor discomforts of the night. Their attentiveness and mastery of the kitchen rendered the meal a delight of the highest order, and I found myself most grateful for her gracious service. In sum, our stay proved exceedingly pleasant, and we departed with a sense of satisfaction and goodwill toward the proprietors. The Brickhouse Inn stands as a worthy refuge for the traveler, offering beauty, hospitality, and a breakfast most splendid indeed

    This wasn't our favorite B&BW we've been at, I was not a fan of the codes on the door and then our…read morerooms just being open with keys inside. Also, it seemed a bit cheesy with the "scary" old looking pictures and dolls through out the room. We were hoping for something closer to actual decoration of the time not uncomfortable paintings and dolls. When leaving (we left early for a family emergency) I emailed (which is the fastest communication they said. Explaining we were leaving. No reply, sent another email, no reply. Then finally in the morning I wanted to confirm they got any of the emails, and finally one came back. Communication isn't the greatest. Also, the parking is horrible. If each room has a spot. There should be a sign that it is that's room parking spot. There is no signage and if you get there in the dark your screwed to even know it the right parking lot. I had high hopes for this B&B but it definitely fell short. If you're looking for a "spooky" place this may be it. It all seemed a bit fake to me. I did appreciate the 2 fake fireplaces we had in our room. It hit under 40 over our stay at night, these were great. If you have neck/back problem-bring your own pillows or whatever you need. The pillows reminded me of the deflating hospital pillows. Also, there's a shareable hot tub and we didn't know about it. Maybe because it was off season, things weren't running smoothly? Not sure.

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    The Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast

    The Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast

    4.8(30 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Once again spent the Veterans Day holiday weekend with friends at our beloved Keystone Inn. (This…read moretime I stayed in the General Reynolds Room for the first time. I fully recommend the three-floor climb to walk off some calories from the delicious breakfasts!) Speaking of, innkeepers Carrie and Olivia took great care of us. We were even lucky enough to interact with Co-owner Christine Cambell who was also there for the weekend. (If she's there with you, pick her brain!!! She knows everything Gettysburg and is a most gracious hostess.) The property is very well thought out and appointed. While preserving lots of the look and feel of times gone by, it also affords guests with every modern convenience! Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a wonderful retreat in one of our nation's most historic cities. You won't regret it. A. Clyde

    The Inn is an absolutely gorgeous building, beautifully furnished, and our room (The Basil Biggs…read moreRoom) had its own balcony and a luxurious king-sized bed and a sofa for sitting and reading. The location is good. The breakfasts were uneven: one outstanding, one pretty awful (a cold Egg McMuffin and cottage cheese?), and one so-so. But perhaps they had a new or temporary cook, because other reviewers did not seem to find this to be the case. We did not find a book in our room with information? Instructions on operating the thermostat would have been helpful, as it got quite cold the third night. Parking is very generous. All in all, we would return, as this was definitely the nicest of the three B&Bs in which I have stayed in Gettysburg.

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