If you travel to Gettysburg, staying at a bed and breakfast is the way to go. From amenities to special accommodations, these spots make you feel as if you’re a guest in a friend’s home.
What’s more, the breakfast is one of a kind. Fresh fruit and homemade goodies from in-house chefs give the inns an authentic touch. You’re going to want to try these dishes out for yourself. When you do, chances are you’ll never go back to a continental breakfast again.
Gaslight Inn Bed and Breakfast
Indulge in a three-course breakfast before you begin touring the historic sites of Gettysburg.
It’s always a surprise at the Gaslight Inn, as the menu is chef’s choice. Specialties include baked eggs in maple toast cups, eggs Benedict and crème brulee French toast.
If you’re visiting the inn during the summer months, take part in some midweek activities right before breakfast. Learn about the Civil War from local experts to get your fill of knowledge in addition to a full belly.
Fresh fruit is sourced locally from area farms, and the farm fresh eggs are picked just the same. If you’re gluten-free or have any dietary requirements, the Gaslight Inn will make sure to accommodate your needs.
Coming back to the inn after a long day of touring? Enjoy a fresh-baked goodie and a cup of tea, coffee or soda. 33 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, (717) 337-9100
Brafferton Inn
Feast in the original 1815 dining room at the Brafferton Inn, Gettysburg’s most historic bed and breakfast.
Everything is made in-house for one of the freshest breakfasts you’ll ever taste. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee to wake you up, tea, cocoa or a cold glass of assorted juices before you begin your first course.
Delve into some homemade pastries and a fruit dish to start your day off right. Then, have your choice of two entrees, which may include pumpkin pie pancakes, Amish farmer’s casserole, an egg and sausage strata or a to-die-for raspberry-stuffed French toast.
When the Brafferton Inn says it’s fresh, it means it. Bacon and sausage come from a local butcher, and fruits and vegetables are picked from local markets. The inn also uses fresh herbs from the garden when in season.
Not a fancy breakfast person? Don’t worry. Oatmeal and bran cereals are available. 44 York St., Gettysburg, (717) 337-3423
Brickhouse Inn
Delight in the relaxing garden of Gettysburg’s Brickhouse Inn and take a moment to enjoy the fresh air. Whether you stay at the Welty House or the Victorian House, the backyard oasis is sure to please. Listen to the quaint, calming waterfalls and watch koi fish swim in the pond while you savor your freshly prepared breakfast on the outside patio.
The menu changes each day, so you won’t have to worry about redundancy. Fresh fruit, parfaits and a savory or sweet main course are just a few options available.
The inn also treats its guests to breakfast desserts, such as a signature home-baked shoofly pie and a raspberry almond tart.
As with many of the other inns, this bed and breakfast prides itself in selecting only the freshest fruit, vegetables and eggs from local farms. 452 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, (717) 338-9337
Keystone Inn
Built in 1913, this bed and breakfast offers a historically filled stay. Although located in Gettysburg, you’re nestled five blocks away from busy downtown—far enough to get some space, but close enough to walk to local shops and eateries.
The Keystone Inn offers a comforting country-style breakfast in its elegant dining room. Start light with some fresh fruit and a home-baked pastry with tea, cocoa, coffee or juices.
Just when your hunger really starts to sink in, the bed and breakfast comes to your rescue with its various entrees. Try cinnamon-apple or blueberry pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs with hash browns or a savory casserole and omelet.
If you have any food restrictions, be sure to let the inn know when you’re scheduling your reservation so the owners can make your stay just right. 231 Hanover St., Gettysburg, (717) 337-3888
The Historic Fairfield Inn
Have yourself a stay in one of the eight rooms or a suite, if you wish, and enjoy a taste of historical-yet-luxurious accommodations.
If you’re staying on a weekend, you’re in luck. The Fairfield Inn’s famous chicken and buttermilk waffle is available Saturday mornings only. Give your taste buds something to cheer about as you experience crispy fried chicken and a waffle placed atop cheesy grits and finished with a hot sauce poached egg.
Didn’t book your stay for a weekend? The inn’s chef chooses breakfast every other morning of the week. Enjoy a hearty, fresh surprise each day.
What’s more, the inn includes the Mansion House Restaurant and Squire Miller’s Tavern, which serve a variety of dishes. Dine on the restaurant’s front porch during the warmer months while you dig into some mouth-watering steaks, pastas and seafood creations. 15 W. Main St., Fairfield, (717) 642-5410
- Brownie photo: Gaslight Inn Bed & Breakfast
- Courtyard photo: Brickhouse Inn
- Chicken and waffles photo: Historic Fairfield Inn
