The Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania is visited by 1.7 million tourists every year, according to the New York Times. To eliminate the stress of driving, bus tours run directly through this historic site. Bus tourists can be driven through the expansive battlefield and learning about its history through National Park Service audio presentations. Traditional and open-air buses are available, with tours lasting between one and two hours.
Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(877) 680-8687
gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/bus-tours.php
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is home to several historic Dutch and Amish communities. Bus tours through the county give visitors the opportunity to explore a quaint and slow-paced side of life. One room schoolhouses, Amish horse-and-buggies, and historic farms are common attractions. The area also features 28 covered bridges in one county.
Anderson Coach and Travel
One Anderson Plaza
Greenville, PA 16125
(800) 345-3435
goanderson.com
Bus tours through the Lake Erie area of Pennsylvania are targeted toward tourists with an interest in maritime history and coastal landscapes. Erie tours bring visitors to Great Lakes beaches and fishing locations. Stops at historic lighthouses along the coast are also available, along with visits to restored sailing ships and the Erie Maritime Museum.
US Coachways
1650 Market Street, 36th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 386-4975
uscoachways.com/charter-bus/pennsylvania-pa-charter-bus-services.html
The Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania features several different attractions, each catering to a unique interest. As the capitol of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg offers visitors a chance to tour its legislative offices and capitol building. The Whitaker Center is also located in Harrisburg. This museum offers many exhibits related to history, including an exhibition of actual artifacts from the famous Titanic shipwreck.
Perkiomen Tours
875 Main Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-4434
perkiomentours.com
Bus tours to Pennsylvania State University, or "Penn State," are designed to give sports fans an enjoyable trip to one of the university's football games without the stress of driving. Tours to take fans to watch the Penn State Nittany Lions play depart from several major cities in the Pennsylvania area, including Pittsburgh, New York City and Philadelphia.
JZ Tours
1437 Fellows St,
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 344-2212
jztoursonline.com
