Summertime boasts many sinisterly sweet designated holidays and celebrations. This past Sunday, for instance, was National Ice Cream Day, observed annually every third Sunday in July. Folks Down Under just celebrated National Lamington Day yesterday, July 21, and today is none other than National Penuche Fudge Day. The previous week, we had National Pecan Pie Day (July 12), National Eat Your Jello Day (July 12), and National Tapioca Pudding Day (July 15). Many other holiday-specific dessert days were observed in May and June as well, and we still have plenty of upcoming tantalizations to take us through the end of July and into August and September.
On that note, it’s worth mentioning that Destination Gettysburg has compiled the ultimate self-paced sweet treats trail guide to have on hand when traveling the greater Gettysburg area in search of craveable goodies all summer long. This comprehensive confectionery reference highlights many of the area’s most notable nosh spots, popular for serving a wide range of treats, including ice cream, fudge, candy, specialty coffees, baked goods, and more.
The Summer of 2025 presentation of the Adams County Sweet Stroll features 15 participating sweet treat destinations to explore, all of which offer an array of unique, enticing callouts and even some house exclusives at certain locations. You can visit these places anytime from July 1 through Labor Day for a chance to earn points, which can be redeemed for multiple prizes, including hats, drinkware, shirts, and other items. So, without further ado, here are the featured 15 Adams County Sweet Stroll destinations to head to this summer.
Baltimore Hill Creamery
Come out to Baltimore Hill Creamery and enjoy original flavors and hand-dipped classics alike, all produced by locally owned Goose Bros. Ice Cream. The shop’s patio location on Baltimore Street, between the Maryland Sutler and Gettysburg Mercantile Museum, makes it an ideal treat retreat to follow a history-based activity or endeavor.
Baltimore Hill Creamery can be found at 252 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Visit the website to learn more.
Bantam Coffee Roasters
As Gettysburg’s oldest coffee roastery, Bantam Coffee Roasters is a highly hailed staple for locals and visitors alike. They specialize in handcrafted brews and beverages, sourcing only the finest artisan beans. You can also feel good knowing that they hold several global certifications, including Fair Trade and Organic status, are part of the Rainforest Alliance, and are designated as Smithsonian Bird Friendly.
In addition to coffee compilations, Bantam offers a wide range of other drinks and in-house special goodies. These include teas, lemonade, smoothies, and more. Baked goods are also on the menu.
Visit Bantam Coffee Roasters at 82 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click the link to learn more about them.
Caledonia Café
While not directly in the heart of Gettysburg, it’s still a well-loved café go-to for locals and visitors seeking special sweets. Their fresh-brewed coffee and espresso drinks are what they’re best known for, but they have many other claims to fame as well, including the fact that they serve up Mr. G’s ice cream in-house (another featured stop I will cover later on down the list). They also offer an enticing array of homemade baked goods, including muffins, cookies, and seasonal treats.
Find Calendonia Café at 6195 Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville, PA 17222. Check the website for all other additional information.
Cone Sweet Cone
Family-owned and operated since 2015, the shop’s convenient location, along with its provision of both indoor and outdoor seating, makes Cone Sweet Cone an ideal spot for ice cream seekers. And the fact that they offer vegan options as well as ice cream, gelato, custard, and specialty drinks makes them even more mutually appealing to broader audiences. They also vend in retro novelty candy in addition.
You can visit Cone Sweet Cone at 433 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click here to discover more.
Cottage Creperie
It’s an atmosphere of authentic French café meets Downtown Gettysburg at this highly loved sweet spot. While they feature lunchy brunchy items as well, it’s their namesake crepes that take the cake (or in this case, crepe, so to speak). They even offer vegan and gluten-free varieties and a host of specialty lattes, teas, and French-pressed coffees. Other dessert items may be savored here also.
Stop in at Cottage Creperie at 33 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Go to the website for more details.
Gettysburg Chocolate Market
The name says it all—Gettysburg and chocolate. They boast a bounty of decadent, locally sourced ingredients (fresh dairy and creamy milk chocolate) in the ultimate culmination of confectionery fineness. Their in-house goods range from hand-dipped chocolates, small batch treats, hot chocolate (and other purveyed beverages), and so much more.
You can visit Gettysburg Chocolate Market at 9 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Go to the website to learn more.
Half Pint Creamery – Gettysburg
A family-owned operation with three locations to its credit, their convenient Gettysburg shop is a hit with locals and visitors alike. They blend love and passion into every bite of their homemade ice cream offerings. Done up in small batches, they present unique, changing specialty items and classic flavors alike.
Stop in at Half Pint Creamery at 1101 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Discover more by clicking here.
Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream
As per their testament, it’s equal parts old-fashioned goodness and tradition that make Kilwin’s such a sweet spot. They even rely on an original recipe for their homemade ice cream. Not to mention, there’s also a lot to be said about their delicious fudge and handmade chocolate treats.
Visit Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream at its location at 37 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click here to find out more.
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium
It’s impossible to say enough good things about this iconic candy shop/elephant museum. The larger-than-life elephant collection is impressive enough, but from the sweets standpoint, they boast an enticing lineup of vintage novelties and modern favorites alike. In addition to all that contested candy, they offer vintage sodas and hundreds of varieties of homemade fudge.
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium is located at 6019 Chambersburg Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353. Visit the website to learn more.
Mr. G’s Ice Cream
Mr. G’s is one of those rites of passage for ice cream seekers in the Gettysburg area. Their full-flavor menu includes 16 featured favorites along with seasonal selections that change. They’re also renowned for their homemade waffle cones. All of the fruit flavors featured in their ice cream come from locally operated Hollabaugh Bros. They also do their best to accommodate special dietary needs. All ice cream is gluten-free. Dairy-free slushies are also available, in addition to special “pup cup” varieties.
You will find Mr. G’s at 404 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click the site link to find out more.
Presidents Coffee
Experience a White House-quality elevated experience at this modern coffee house. With freshly sourced beans for their brew and the additional offerings of tea via a versatile tea bar, you know you’re in for premium, presidential sips. They also serve up delicious baked goods onsite.
Visit Presidents Coffee at 100 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Learn more about them on the website.
Ragged Edge Coffee House
With more than two decades to their credit, there’s nothing ragged about the quality at Ragged Edge Coffee House. It’s always a hopping, happening scene serving up the finest and freshest coffee compilations. Their other claims to fame include tantalizing smoothies and in-house baked goodies.
Step into Ragged Edge Coffee House at 110 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click here to discover more.
Rita’s of Gettysburg
The site for this popular franchise is locally owned and operated, conveniently situated in the heart of Gettysburg tourism action. Therefore, they are a popular go-to for locals and visitors alike and bring about a touch of Gettysburg exclusiveness that other Rita’s stops just can’t boast.
Find Rita’s of Gettysburg at 523 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Learn even more when you follow the link.
Starbucks
Here’s another localized franchise that emphasizes a unique Gettysburg distinction to pit it apart from all others. Its location and certain exclusive menu treats scrounge up a whole new experience that goes beyond the typical Starbucks venture in so many exceptional, elevated ways.
Visit the Gettysburg Starbucks at 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Visit the website for additional details.
Sweeet! The Candy Store
The name helps to emphasize the meaning, but to get the full experience, you need to see just how sweet Sweeet! is. It’s the confirmed ultimate destination for candy lovers, young and old alike, with their vintage novelty selections (some dating back to 1850, even!) and modern hits as well. They’re also renowned for their unfathomable selection of soda flavors, boasting more than 200 variations, from classics to odd combinations you never imagined were even a thing!
Stop in to Sweeet! at 100 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Click here to learn more.
While the earning of points and prize-redemption aspect of the Adams County Sweet Stroll is only offered through Labor Day, take note that you’re always more than welcome to explore these and other sweet treat destinations throughout the surrounding Adams County area on your own, at any time of year. If you do wish to earn points and score free prizes this summer, all you have to do is sign up for the free Digital Passport via Destination Gettysburg. It is an easy and instant process that you can complete right now by clicking here.
Every participating business featured on the Adams County Sweet Stroll has been assigned an exclusive code. With each stop you make, which can be done in any order, you will enter that venue’s code into your Digital Passport to accrue points. It’s that easy! Visit Destination Gettysburg to learn more about the Adams County Sweet Stroll.