City: Abbottstown, PA

Category: Golf

Telephone: (717) 624-9551

Address: 6729 York Road

Description: Getting its name from the 10 bridges that are along many of the paved cart paths that meander over this 6,713-yard, par 72, 18-hole course, the Bridges is located less than 15 miles east of Gettysburg. The golf club is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and the course is designed to allow woodlands and wetlands to remain undisturbed, so you have an excellent chance of seeing plenty of wildlife as you golf here. The clubhouse, which is actually a refurbished furniture factory from the 1800s, has 12 rooms for overnight stays, and golf packages are available. Meals are served at the charming Bridges Grill and Deck, which overlooks the course. A pro shop is located within the clubhouse, and a driving range, a putting green, lessons, and club rentals are available. The course has received a four-star rating in Golf Digest and a top-100 rating in Golf for Women magazine. The lengthy 558-yard par 5 No. 8 hole is probably the trickiest, and the 534-yard par 5 No. 15 hole is probably the most scenic, with a hill that overlooks the entire back nine holes. Tee times are required, and you’re not allowed to wear metal-spike shoes on the course. The Bridges requires proper golf attire, specifically a collared shirt and midlength hemmed shorts. The cost to ride the course is $59 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., $49 before 7:00 a.m., $50 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and $45 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A greens fee of $21 is charged after 6:00 p.m. every day.

City: Abbottstown, PA

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (717) 624-2755

Address: 800 Racetrack Road

Description: Abbottstown hosts summer dirt-track racing at the Lincoln Speedway on Saturday nights. Races are held for 410 Sprints, Thunder Cars, and 358 Sprints, and drivers compete for points, money, and bragging rights. All this racing excitement is less than 15 miles east of Gettysburg. To get to the track, take U.S. Route 30 (York Street) east for about 13 miles and turn right onto Kinneman Road. Follow Kinneman Road for almost a mile to Racetrack Road. Admission varies based on which divisions are racing and if there are extra events such as fireworks going on, but expect to pay a minimum of $13 for adults, $8 for students age 12 to 17, and $2 for children age 6 to 11. Admission for the pit area (adults only) is at least $20. The speedway also offers season passes and bulk ticket rates. Gates open around 5:30 p.m., and the races usually begin at 7:30 p.m.