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Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, PA

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Gettysburg National Military Park

1195 Baltimore Pike · Gettysburg, PA

Why you should go…

Gettysburg National Military Park preserves the landscape of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1 to 3, 1863. The battlefield and the Museum and Visitor Center on Baltimore Pike are free to visit, and you can follow the auto tour stops past monuments, cannons and Little Round Top, which reopened in 2024 after a rehabilitation. Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the national cemetery. Tickets cover the Civil War museum, the film and the Cyclorama painting.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gettysburg National Military Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum

    Under $25

    A Gettysburg diorama museum re-creating Civil War battles with hand-sculpted cat soldiers.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg

    Free

    An open-air outlet center near the Gettysburg battlefield with name-brand stores for a shopping break between historic sites.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

    Free

    A basilica and museum in Emmitsburg, MD honoring the first American-born Catholic saint.

    9.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Catoctin Mountain Park

    Free

    Hike forested Blue Ridge trails to rocky overlooks like Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock in the mountains near Thurmont.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hagerstown, Maryland

    Free

    A Western Maryland city surrounded by Civil War battlefields, state parks, and the Appalachian Trail.

    29 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Frederick, Maryland

    Free

    A walkable historic downtown of red-brick rowhouses, clustered church spires, and a lively arts and dining scene an hour from DC.

    29 mi awayMore like this