Gettysburg National Military Park

§ 02 — OVERVIEW

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, 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".

§ 03 — LOCATION

Directions

Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum and visitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Museum and Visitor Center. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center.

Weather Notes

https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm

§ 04 — AMENITIES

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingFoodGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoBus/Shuttle Guided TourHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY

Nearby Trails

Cyclorama Building Sidewalk

0.1 mi away· 475 ft· Gettysburg National Military Park

ModerateHike

National Cemetery Parking Lot Sidewalk

0.1 mi away· 1003 ft· Gettysburg National Military Park

ModerateHike

Ziegler's Grove Path

0.1 mi away· 211 ft· Gettysburg National Military Park

EasyHike

Ziegler's Grove Sidewalk