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Battlefield · Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Gettysburg battlefield, from July 1–3, 1863, with hundreds of monuments and cannons on hills and fields, toured by a driving circuit.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Gettysburg National Military Park
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to 3, 1863, between the Union Army of the North and the Confederate army led by General Robert E. Lee, who had invaded Pennsylvania. With tens of thousands killed, wounded, and missing, it was the largest battle of the Civil War and marked the end of the Confederate offensive into the North.
The national military park preserves much of the battlefield terrain: hills such as Little Round Top and Culp’s Hill, the crest of Cemetery Ridge, the fields of Pickett’s Charge, woods, fences, and farms. There are more than a thousand monuments, plaques, and cannon, many erected by the states that fielded regiments at the battle, such as the large Pennsylvania Memorial.
A signed driving tour, with numbered stops, follows the sequence of the three days of fighting. Licensed guides lead visits in the visitor’s car, and local operators run bus, bicycle, and horseback tours.
Some sections may close temporarily for conservation work. The park does not charge an entrance fee for the battlefield.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From three hours to a full day.
Best time
From spring through fall, in the morning or late afternoon, when low light emphasizes the hills. In early July the battle’s anniversary draws many visitors.
How to get there
The tour begins near the Museum and Visitor Center on Baltimore Pike, about 2 km from downtown Gettysburg. Park roads are narrow, with parking at the stops.
Tip
At the visitor center you’ll find the map of the stops and notices about closed roads. To understand the battle, book a licensed guide in advance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg National Military Park
Do you have to pay to enter the Gettysburg battlefield?
There is no entrance fee for the battlefield. The museum, the film, and the Cyclorama at the Visitor Center require separate paid admission.
How do you tour the Gettysburg battlefield?
By car along the marked driving route—preferably with a licensed guide—or on guided bus, bicycle, or horseback tours offered by local operators.
How long does the battlefield circuit take?
About two to three hours by car including stops; with a guide the standard tour lasts roughly two hours.