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NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E.

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things to do
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parks within a day
OVERVIEW

About Gettysburg National Military Park

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".

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range
The Eisenhower home with Ike's putting green in the foreground
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National Historic Site · Pennsylvania
Eisenhower National Historic Site
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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Catoctin Mountain Park
0h 36m
one-way
drive time
Distance
24 mi
Round trip
1h 13m
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 46m
one-way
drive time
Distance
33 mi
Round trip
1h 32m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Federal style house with trees behind it during the fall season.
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National Battlefield · Maryland
Monocacy National Battlefield
0h 52m
one-way
drive time
Distance
41 mi
Round trip
1h 44m
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
0h 56m
one-way
drive time
Distance
53 mi
Round trip
1h 53m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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sunset over a river
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National Scenic Trail · District of Columbia
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
1h 3m
one-way
drive time
Distance
56 mi
Round trip
2h 7m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Gettysburg National Military Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Battlefield Hours

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THINGS TO DO

Activities

Auto and ATVBikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreBus/Shuttle Guided TourFoodGift Shop and SouvenirsGuided ToursHikingHistoric Weapons DemonstrationHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmReenactmentsScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Gettysburg National Military Park?
Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Food.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Gettysburg National Military Park?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Eisenhower National Historic Site (8 min), Catoctin Mountain Park (36 min), Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (46 min), Monocacy National Battlefield (52 min), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (56 min), Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (1 h 3 min).