Antietam
Tuesday April 29th Leave at 8 AM for Sharpsburg, Maryland (Approx 8 hours).
Check in at the Historic Jacob Rohrbach Inn
http://www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/
Antietam's Jacob Rohrbach Inn138 W. Main St.Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782
Joanne & Paul Breitenbach, Prop.Phone: 301-432-5079Toll Free: 1-877-839-4242
Staying in the General’s Quarter’s April 29th and 30th. Check in 3-5. Check out by 11 am.
Find Dinner for Tuesday night
Food
Captain Benders Tavern
http://www.captainbenders.com/menu.html
Pub Food-local flavor
The Press Room
Shepherdstown, WV
Italian a bit pricey but lovely food
http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/The.Press.Room.304-876-8777
April 30th Wednesday Tour Antietam
http://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm
Open 8:30-5PM
$6.00 a person
Download Podcast for Antietam
http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Also see the Pry House Field Hospital Museum
http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/pryhouse.htm
Near by sites Harper’s Ferry
http://www.nps.gov/hafe/
Monocacy National Battlefield
http://www.nps.gov/mono
John Brown’s House
http://www.johnbrown.org/
Directions from Philadelphia to Inn
Take I-76 and the PA Turnpike towards Harrisburg, PA
Just past Harrisburg take the US-11 South exit, exit number 16
Take US-11 about 4 miles to I-81
Take I-81 South towards Chambersburg and continue south on I-81 to Hagerstown, MD
At Hagerstown proceed on I-81 crossing I-70 to the second exit past I-70, this exit is MD Route 68 and there is an Antietam Battlefield sign.
Turn left on MD Route 68
Go 5 miles and turn right on MD Route 65
Proceed 7 miles to the stop sign in Sharpsburg
Turn right at the stop sign onto W. Main St. (MD Route 34). Go two blocks to the Jacob Rohrbach Inn on the left.
May 1st Leave Sharpsburg. Drive to Gettysburg (1 hour)
Gettysburg
Things to Do
Gettysburg National Park
PARK GROUNDS AND ROADS The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. April 1 to October 31
Depending on personal choice, there are several ways to tour the battlefield including a self-guided auto tour, with a Licensed Battlefield Guide (fee), and tape tours. The self-guided auto tour can be followed by using a park brochure that will direct you through the park. There are numbered stops at high points of the battlefield along the tour route and visitors can take their time stopping to view the monuments and field exhibits.
By Automobile Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Visitor Center. The visitor center is located between Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134) and Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. Rt. 15). From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. 15).
Podcast for Gettysburg
http://www.nps.gov/gett/historyculture/gettysburg-podcast-tours.htm
Check Into the Baladerry Inn 3-7 PM on May 1st
40 Hospital RdGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 337-1342
1-800-220-0025
http://www.baladerryinn.com/
Staying in the 1830’s house-The Vines Room
Directions to the B and B
From the South
Travel North on Route US 15.Exit at Taneytown Road (PA 134).Turn left onto 134/Taneytown Road. Continue about 1 mile to a Little Round Top Chuck Wagon Food and Ice Cream Stand on your left. Turn right onto Blacksmith Shop Road. Continue to the stop sign, the first street on your right. Turn right onto Hospital Road. We are the first property on your left.
Check In/Out
Check–In is after 3 pm-7 pm
Check–Out is at 11 am.
Dinner
Food in Gettysburg
Appalachian Brewing CO.
http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/pennsylvania/gettysburg/appalachian-brewing-co-brewpub-and-restaurant/4462.htm
Good pub food
Good beer
Dobbin House (Springhouse Tavern)
Farnsworth (outside eating)
The Pub
Good food and affordable
Check out by 11 on May 3rd drive to the Laurel Highlands
Laurel Highlands
Saturday and Sunday stay May 3rd and 4th
Summit Inn Resort Confirmation
Kentuck Knob May 3rd / 3:00 PM
Fallingwater May 4th / 8:30 AM
www.summitinnresort.com
Summit Inn Resort101 Skyline Drive Farmington, PA 15437
E-mail: summit@hhs.net
Reservation: Local: 724-438-8594 Fax: 724-438-3917
Cancel within 72 hours
Directions
From the East
When traveling West on Route 40, The Summit Inn Resort is located directly on Route 40 approximately 6 miles west of Farmington at the top of the summit. Entrance is located on your left.
3 hour drive from Gettysburg. Kentuck Knob tour and Fort Necessity on Saturday the 3rd. Then check in. Sunday May 4th In depth Tour of Fallingwater 8:30 am. Rest of the day is open to hiking, water rafting, relaxing, caving, etc.
Things to do
Laurel Caverns
Located 5 miles of the historic National Road (Route 40) on Skyline Drive, Laurel Caverns is a 435-acre geological park featuring Pennsylvania's largest cave, which contains over 3 miles of passages under the Chestnut Ridge. A variety of activities caters to the traveling public, school education programs, scout merit badge programs, summer camp programs and high adventures seekers. Visit www.laurelcaverns.com or call 800.515.4150
Located 5 miles off Route 40 on Skyline Drive, Farmington, PA. Open seven days a week from May 1st to October 31st and other times by special arrangement.
Kentuck Knob
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the last decade of his career, Kentuck Knob is nestled high in the western Pennsylvania mountains seven miles south of Fallingwater and six miles from the historic National Road. The home's construction of native sandstone, tidewater cypress, and copper blends naturally with its surroundings in true Wrightian harmony. A sculpture garden with over 35 major works enhances the visitor's experience, and a former greenhouse now serves as the visitor center, with a gift shop and cafe. Visit www.kentuckknob.com or call 724.329.1901
Tours of the house and grounds require one or more hours. Reservations are recommended. Sculpture garden tours are available by reservation only. Tours are available daily January and February 11 am to 3 pm and March though December daily 9am to 4pm. Special Saturday tours occur May through August from 9am to 6pm.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity, site of the first battle of the French & Indian War, is located about 11 miles east of Uniontown along the historic National Road (Route 40) in Farmington, PA. A state-of-the-art Interpretive and Education Center provides lively, interactive insight into the war and construction of the Nation's first federally funded highway. The park includes the battlefield, reconstructed fort, and Mount Washington Tavern. Nearby are the sites of Braddock's Grave (1.5 miles west) and Jumonville Glen (7 miles west). Visit www.nps.gove/fone or call 724.329.5805
Located 5 miles off Route 40 on Skyline Drive, Farmington, PA. Open seven days a week from May 1st to October 31st and other times by special arrangement.
Falling Water
Recognized as one of Wright's most acclaimed works, Fallingwater was voted "the best all-time work of American architecture" in a 1991 poll of the American Institute of Architects. As a supreme example of Wright's concept of organic architecture, Fallingwater illustrates the harmony between man and nature that occurs when building, furnishings and site are fully integrated. Wright embraced modern technology to achieve this, designing spaces for living which expressed architecturally the expansive freedom of the American Frontier. Visit www.fallingwater.org or call 724.329.8501.
A tour of the house and grounds requires 1 to 2.5 hours. Reservations are essential to guarantee admission. Wright aficionados should ask about the early morning in-depth excursion when inside photography is permitted. Visitors an also hike the property's 20+ miles of trails, visit the museum store and enjoy a meal in the cafe.
Ohiopyle State Park
A crown jewel of the Pennsylvania State Park System, Ohiopyle is situated where the slopes of Laurel Ridge meet the Youghiogheny River to create Pennsylvania's deepest gorge. Sightseers and those seeking biking, hiking, or paddling adventures will enjoy waterfalls, natural waterslides, rock outcroppings, rare plant species, and amazing overlooks. Whitewater enthusiasts can test their skills on the Lower Youghiogheny, the busiest section of the whitewater in the Eastern United States. Those seeking something a little milder can take a float trip on the Middle Youghiogheny. Over 79 miles of trails provide biking or hiking in all four seasons. Rock climbing and repelling are also available. Whether you are looking for an afternoon stroll or a for the start of a 70-mile backpacking trip on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Ohiopyle State Park will deliver. Visit www.visitpaparks.com or call Ohiopyle State Park at 724.329.8591. For outfitter information, call Laurel Highlands River Tours 800.472.3846 , Ohiopyle Trading Post 888.644.6795, White Water Adventurers 800.992.7238 or Wilderness Voyageurs 800.272.4141.
A trip to the falls, the overlook and a short visit in town requires 2 or more hours. A more intense visitor experience can involve 8 hours or multiple days.
Winery
The Christian W. Klay Winery, one of Pennsylvania's premiere wineries, is located in at 412 Fayette Springs Road in Chalk Hill just off the historic National Road and minutes from the Summit Inn Resort. The winery offers tours, entertaining special events, shopping in two locations, complimentary tastings of their award-winning vintages and a restored 1880's antique barn which is perfect for private events. Visit www.cwklaywinery.com or Call 724-439-3424.
Check out May 5th and drive home.
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