Play & Do
Gettysburg 's 140th Celebration June 23,24,and 25, 2023
Gettysburg is where the battle wasn't - but this summer it is where the fun is! Gettysburg turns 140 this summer and we are planning a community celebration and all-school reunion.
Congratulations to Jane Marks Bachman, class of 1979 graduate, for submitting the winning logo. Jane will receive $25 in Chamber Cash plus the honor of riding in the 140th parade for winning.
What's there to do in town?
Maybe something a little closer to town is your thing. Come to Gettysburg and check out our terrific country club, giant waterslide, or browse through our retail community. You can also check out what's happening through the local newspaper.
Hunting & Fishing
It doesn't get any better than hunting and fishing at Gettysburg. Whether it's reeling in a trophy fish or bagging a big buck, have we got fun planned for you.
Check out the resorts near beautiful Whitlock Bay to help guide you to your next getaway.
Brown's Lodge and Hunting Ranch Forest City Outdoors
We also have a state park on the bay, which is part of the South Dakota State Park System
West Whitlock State Recreation Area
If you want to get in some target practice,
Gettysburg's history
Although Gettysburg was settled by veterans of the famous Civil War battle, the little prairie town is better know as the one "where the battle wasn't" with more of the history coming from the pioneers who made it their home in 1883. You can learn more about the area at the Dakota Sunset Museum. The official newspaper of Gettysburg and Potter County is the Potter County News. They have archives going back to the days when the town was first settled. Maybe you'd like to read up on the area, or just find a nice place to relax and curl up with a good book. Then you'll want to check out the Potter County Library.
Play at the parks
Gettysburg has three parks to entertain folks of any age. The Little Angels park and Kidder Korner have fun playground equipment for the younger set, and the big city park has free camping, a baseball field, along with tennis and basketball courts.