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The Eisenhower home with Ike's putting green in the foreground
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D.

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About Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range
A canon sits in front of an equestrian statue.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Military Park · Pennsylvania
Gettysburg National Military Park
0h 8m
one-way
drive time
Distance
3 mi
Round trip
0h 16m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Rock formation with mountains in the background
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Park · Maryland
Catoctin Mountain Park
0h 41m
one-way
drive time
Distance
22 mi
Round trip
1h 21m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Historic black and white image of a large boarding school campus
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National Monument · Pennsylvania
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
0h 53m
one-way
drive time
Distance
35 mi
Round trip
1h 45m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Federal style house with trees behind it during the fall season.
MD
Eisenhower National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Battlefield · Maryland
Monocacy National Battlefield
0h 57m
one-way
drive time
Distance
39 mi
Round trip
1h 53m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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View of Lower Town Harpers Ferry as seen from Maryland Heights
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National Historical Park · Maryland
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
1h 1m
one-way
drive time
Distance
52 mi
Round trip
2h 2m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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sunset over a river
DC
Eisenhower National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Scenic Trail · District of Columbia
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
1h 8m
one-way
drive time
Distance
55 mi
Round trip
2h 15m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Eisenhower National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

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THINGS TO DO

Activities

BikingBookstore and Park StoreGuided ToursHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsRoad BikingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShopping
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Eisenhower National Historic Site?
Popular activities include Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Living History.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Eisenhower National Historic Site?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Gettysburg National Military Park (8 min), Catoctin Mountain Park (41 min), Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (53 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (57 min), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (1 h 1 min), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (1 h 8 min).