Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park
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09:00 - 17:00
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The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, was the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion," Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address."
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  • Bill B
    Bel Air, Maryland8,194 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Majestic statuary spread across the natural fields
    The park was impressive not just because of the statuary representing many states but also because of the combination of natural, rustic, and memorial scenes. There was a formal cemetery, but also monuments to far flung locations from Maine to Minnesota. I was particularly attracted to the green patina on many of the cannons. The statuary was well spaced, not cluttered, so the majesty of the rolling hills and rocky outcroppings were visible.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 31 March 2023
  • Ken F
    High Point, North Carolina197 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to spend a day or two!
    Took the museum tour, watched the cyclorama display, and took a two hour guided tour (driver in your car). An absolutely great experience and seriously recommend the museum and show before the tour. Do get a personal guide in your vehicle, it is well worth the cost. This is a great trip for all ages! Fascinating to think what our country might look like today if the battle of Gettysburg happened differently!
    Visited March 2023
    Written 1 April 2023
  • charlDBN
    Goshen, Indiana100 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just uterrly outstanding
    After visiting numerous National Militaty battlefield, this one certainly came across as the grendaddy of all parks. It is well organized and easy to follow the various tours though we did particiapte in a bus tour we drove along from site to site. The visitor center museum is very good and time consuming. I really appreciated the segment on the aftermath of the battle. This was well worth the trip..
    Visited March 2023
    Written 7 April 2023
  • Sheila B
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful visit with a personal guide
    Brilliant place to visit if you're interested in American Civil War history. Thanks to the recommendations on this site we hired a personal guide, Bill Thomas, who drove our car round the battlefield and gave us an amazing talk and insight into the battle. I don't think the visit would have been half as good if we'd attempted it ourselves, the area is so huge and there are so many different aspects to the three day battle. We had a three hour tour and that was barely time enough to fit it all in.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 April 2023
  • NJTRAVELER4097
    St. Petersburg, Russia138 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everyone should see
    We were passing by on the way home from the Shanksville Memorial and decided to stop. We didn’t have much time so we did a couple stops on the auto tour. This is something everyone should see. We will return to see more. Makes you proud to be an American!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 April 2023
  • Maria718
    Amherst, Massachusetts117 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s an amazing park. Take 2 days
    What an incredible experience! The park is right there where people drive through to go to school, work, in the store. The visitor center was very helpful and friendly. I bought the guided tour with the CDs so that I can drive through it. and know what I was looking at. That was very informative and it is it definitely a keepsake item. It’s better to take two days for this amazing look back into history. The town is very nice as well and the restaurants are pretty friendly as well.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 April 2023
  • gibson737
    Ottawa, Canada373 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Inspiring
    A beautiful tribute to such an important time in American history. The battlefields, visitor's center and graveyard are all must sees. The various monuments throughout the site add to the story of this event. Emotional, sad, and yet inspiring.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 24 April 2023
  • yazdragonfly
    426 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Large and beautiful
    As most National parks, this is a self driving tour so you go at your pace. We went on a very cold April morning so it was nice being in a warm car. The park has a very odd layout as it surrounds private homes and businesses. It’s best to go to the visitor center for a map and a few instructions. Most parks are one entrance/exit but this one has you crossing roads and highways, so it can get confusing. You must keep in mind that many young men died here so the trip at times becomes solemn when reading the monument dedications. But it is a beautifully preserved part of our great country’s history.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 May 2023
  • 🥳 🎉 🥳 Keep Life Simple 🥳🎉🥳
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania92,849 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic
    The Gettysburg battlefield is fantastic for everyone. What's nice is you can drive through it with monuments and plaques explaining what happens. You can also purchase a tour for your phone or take a tour bus. It's your choice pay or free . You can stop almost everywhere along the route.I enjoyed doing it at my pace. Give yourself time and don't be on a schedule to enjoy.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 May 2023
  • Arlene H
    Northport, New York151 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see if you are in the area
    We were guests at a wedding in the area and decided on our free day to stop in the visitor center… WOW. The Film Cyclorama & Museum was a true treat. An inter generational experience. History and art surrounded us . Impressive and educational exhibit. A true American gem
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 June 2023
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Pittsburgh Patty
Hollywood, FL94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
I highly recommend hiring a Licensed Battlefield Guide. The Guide will cost $95 for 3 hours. They drive your car around the battlefield providing great input and direction for everything you need to know. They'll also interject with some of their own personal knowlege and experiences. My many questions were answered. Three hours is a perfect amount of time as all the knowlege can become overwhelming. I can't wait to go back.
Written 29 November 2023
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Simon O
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
We spent about an hour or two exploring around the museum which was very interesting. The Cyclorama was especially cool, and we felt like we could have spent hours looking at it. For us, the most amazing part of the Military Park was the tour. Our tour guide, Ed, was spectacular. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and interesting to listen to. I don't know if I could think of any question to ask him about the Battle of Gettysburg that he would not know the answer to. He went into loads of detail, and gave us a great sense of the battle. This tour was the start of a Civil War trip across the country for us, and we all considered it the best tour of the entire trip.
Written 17 November 2023
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Lorin G
Saint Louis, MO2,033 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
I can't say enough good things about this park. We hired a National Park Service guide to take us on the tour. His name was John, and he brought the park to life with his narration of every thing that happened during the three-day battle. I highly recommend hiring a guide to do this. It is well worth the money.
Written 13 November 2023
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Kim sto
Lebanon, IN39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This place was full of history, beauty, back story. Our visit was truly amazing. I highly recommend this place when you visit
Written 6 November 2023
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Joanne S
Fort Mill, SC429 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
We'd planned a short time in the visitors center and an extended time on the auto tour, but the boys (4 of them aged 8-12) loved the museum and cyclorama...3 hours worth. We still had a great time outside, too. At dinner tonight, everyone talked about what they learned today. It was a lot!

So well done...
Written 1 November 2023
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Jeff W
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Visiting the park was the goal of our trip and it did not disappoint. The care with which the park is preserved and maintained is wonderful. There is a surreal feeling to walking these grounds.
Written 27 October 2023
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D-Tektn
California, MO545 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
I visited Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The film presentation “A New Birth of Freedom” was very well done. Then I got to view the Gettysburg Cyclorama. A painting that was so realistic and moving, I felt I was there. That was crazy! The museum was also interesting. Then I did the 24 mile driving tour. It was mind boggling to think how big of an area this 3 day (July 1-3, 1863) Civil War battle was and the fact it was the largest loss of life on American soil then and now. Some soldiers were identified and some not, so the cemetery has numbered graves for those who were not identified and that was really sad. On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his historic Gettysburg address in the cemetery as a dedication. Some of you may remember those famous words, and some may not, so here we go. “Fourscore and seven years ago our father brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Beautiful words and still true today!
Written 23 October 2023
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Paweł Bor
New York City, NY1,610 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
A place worth visiting when you're in Pennsylvania. It's very close to Philadelphia (approximately 1.5 hour drive). Strongly recommend
Written 20 October 2023
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sskroll
Orlando, FL1,031 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Wow!! So much to see and no way we were going to do it in a day but we gave it our best shot. Will be going back next time we are in the area. The museum was very interesting and maps for the park were very informative. Staff was very helpful. Museum had clean bathrooms and there was plenty of parking.
Written 16 October 2023
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Emala
Wheaton, IL171 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
A visit to the National Park Museum before you tour the actual park is an absolute must! It is fantastic! Allow at least two hours to do it justice.
Written 13 October 2023
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