Two-Night Stay with Dining Credit, Fruit, Champagne, and Souvenir Mugs at Inn at Herr Ridge in Gettysburg, PA
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Country bed & breakfast overlooks historic Civil War battlefield
What You Get
- $269 for a two-night weekday stay for up to three
- $25 dining voucher valid at Sharpshooter's Grille or the Herr Tavern Restaurant (not valid for alcohol)
- Fruit-and-cheese plate with champagne
- Gettysburg book
- Two Herr Tavern mugs
- Chocolate-covered strawberries
Book by: 6/23/12
Travel by: 9/30/12
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Charming Country Inn with Remarkable History
Like Forrest Gump, the Inn at Herr Ridge has played an improbable variety of roles in one quiet life. The property was built in 1815 as a tavern and public house, and is said to have been a hideout of infamous robber Davy Lewis. Though it was thought to have housed a brothel and counterfeiting ring, the owner later put the property to good use as a stop on the Underground Railroad. When the Civil War broke out in 1863, the house was converted into a wartime hospital. In the following decades, the building passed through several hands before current innkeeper Steven Wolf took ownership in 1977 and restored it to a cozy bed and breakfast.
The inn occupies a rural patch of land between the battlefields of Gettysburg and Caledonia State Park. Each of the 16 guest rooms reflects the country setting. In room 1, the queen-size canopy bed is draped in white, flowing gauze, and leafy vines hang from the canopy rails. There’s a hunting-lodge theme in room 9, which boasts hickory-wood furnishings, a fireplace, and a two-person jacuzzi tub.
There inn boasts two onsite restaurants. Sharpshooter's Grille is a lodge-style sports bar with microbrews, wings, and a raw-bar menu. Herr Tavern Restaurant is a more upscale affair. The Tavern's chefs source produce and meats from local farms to craft meals such as braised pork belly and cornish game hen stuffed with sausage.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Small Town Steeped in Civil War History
The site of the bloodiest battle in the Civil War, Gettysburg is populated with memorials and museums to the great battle, including Gettysburg National Military Park, the main battlefield and site of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address. Throughout the year, Civil War experts lead tours of the battlefields by foot, segway, bus, or piggyback ride on a re-enactor.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Other Details
Room Details
- Double, queen bed or king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2–3 (varies per room)
- Adding occupants above standard: no charge for guests 13 or older (where room occupancy permits additional guests); guests 12 or younger not allowed
- Individually decorated rooms
- Many feature two-person jacuzzi tubs
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
What It's Worth
- $269 for a two-night weekday stay (up to a $418 value)
- $25 dining voucher (not valid for alcohol)
- Fruit-and-cheese plate with champagne (a $30 value)
- Gettysburg book (a $20 value)
- Two Herr Tavern mugs (a $30 value)
- Chocolate-covered strawberries (a $15 value)
Total value: up to $538
Amenities
- Two onsite restaurants
- Full-service bar
- Wine cellar
- Two parlors
- Massage services
- Ghost tours (extra fee)
Traveler's Tips
- Guests 12 or younger are not allowed.
Getting There
- By plane: 40 miles from Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR); 48 miles from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
- By car: about 40 miles southwest of Harrisburg; about 44 miles northeast of Hagerstown; about 60 miles northwest of Baltimore