2017 Gettysburg’s Greatest Award Winners
Each year, we look forward to seeing your votes for Gettysburg’s Greatest. We received hundreds of ballots in 42 categories, including a few newbies this year: Brewery/Distillery, Happy Hour, Burger, Ice Cream, Charity, Dentist, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Venue, and Band. Learn about the people, establishments, and services deemed the best of the best in Adams County.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
By Jennifer Esposito | Photography by Casey Martin
Restaurant
First: Garryowen Irish Pub
Second: Dobbin House Tavern
Asian
First: Ping’s Café
Second: Li’s Buffet
Italian
First: La Bella Italia
Second: Mamma Ventura Restaurant
Mexican
First: Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
Second: Tania’s Mexican Restaurant & Store
Family Restaurant
First: Gettysburg Family Restaurant
Second: Lincoln Diner
Coffeehouse
First: Ragged Edge Coffee House
Second: Starbucks
Bar
First: Garryowen Irish Pub
Second: Blue & Gray
Winery
First: Adams County Winery
Second: Hauser Estate Winery
Brewery/Distillery
First: Mason Dixon Distillery
Second: Appalachian Brewing Company
Happy Hour
First: Blue & Gray
Second: Sidney Willoughby Run
Romantic Dinner
First: Dobbin House Tavern
Second: Sidney Willoughby Run
Sandwiches
First: Subway
Second: Food 101
Burger
First: Blue & Gray
Second: Sidney Willoughby Run
Pizza
First: Tommy’s Pizza
Second: La Bella Italia
Breakfast
First: Lincoln Diner
Second: Perkin’s
Waiter, Waitress, or Bartender
First: Taylor Small, Sidney Willoughby Run
Second: Anne Gallagher, Garryowen Irish Pub
Ice Cream
First: Mr. G’s
Second: Half Pint Creamery
Campground
First: Drummer Boy Camping Resort
Second: Granite Hill Camping Resort
Salon
First: Classic Cuts Hair & Nail Salon
Second: Grace Kelly
Tour
First: Gettysburg Ghost Tours
Second: History Nerds
Fitness Center
First: YWCA
Second: Gettysburg Health & Fitness
Antiques
First: Gallery 30
Second: Rebel’s Roost
Garden Center/Nursery
First: Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
Second: Auker’s Greenhouses
Golf
First: Mountain View Golf Club
Second: Carroll Valley Golf Course at Liberty Mountain Resort
Charity
First: Adams Rescue Mission
Second: Adams County SPCA
Gift Shop
First: Lark Gift Shop
Second: A&A Treasures
Bed & Breakfast
First: Brafferton Inn
Second (TIE): Hickory Bridge Farm; Lightner Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
Bank
First: PNC
Second: ACNB
Hotel
First: Gettysburg Hotel
Second: Wyndham Gettysburg
Doctor
First: Dr. Adam Wasserman
Second (TIE): Dr. Chris Wetzel; Dr. Talbot Smith
Veterinarian
First: Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital
Second: Gettysburg Animal Hospital
Dentist
First: Dr. Cleveland Null
Second (TIE): Dr. Peter Samuels; Dr. John Tully
Attorney
First: John Wolfe
Second (TIE): Bob Campbell; Teeter & Teeter
Auto Mechanic
First: Moon’s II Import Auto Repair
Second: Tom Knox Auto Service
Electrician
First (TIE): Hull’s Electric Service; Ketterman Electrical Service
Second (TIE): Ken Adams Mechanical; Heflin Electric; Showers Electric
Plumber
First: Carl E. Frantz Plumbing and Heating
Second: Alexander’s Well Drilling
Carpenter
First: Cimino Builders
Second (TIE): MJ Gebhart General Contractor; Crouthamel Construction Company; Ken Adams Mechanical
Museum
First: Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Second: Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum
Festival
First: National Apple Harvest Festival
Second: Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
Produce, Farm Market, or Orchard
First: Hollabaugh Bros.
Second (TIE): Boyer Nurseries & Orchards; Sandoe’s Fruit Market; The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market
Venue
First: Sidney Willoughby Run
Second: Majestic Theater
Band
First: The Willys
Second (TIE): Dearest Home; Black Hand; Schizophonic; LeBlanc & Kissinger
