Fodor's Expert Review Historic Farnsworth House Restaurant & Inn

401 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325, USA

Civil War-era dishes such as game pie, peanut soup, pumpkin fritters, and spoon bread are the specialty at this historic dining room ($$–$$$). The 1810 building has more than 100 bullet holes from the battle. The tranquil outdoor garden has sculptures and fountains. Each guest room is lushly and individually decorated with lace canopy beds, period sewing machines, Victrolas, and antique clothing. The inn conducts ghost tours of Gettysburg ($9–$16) that begin with dramatizations and stories in the basement's Mourning Theater, and hosts a monthly Paranormal Overnight ($55). There's an art and book gallery and a Civil War memorabilia shop, as well as the more-casual Sweney's Tavern on site.

PROS

  • friendly staff
  • period atmosphere
  • ghost tour experience

CONS

  • some rooms need updating
  • housekeeping could be better
  • some noise from other guest rooms

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
Intimate
Central
Local Flavor
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 717-334–8838

HOTEL DETAILS

10 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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