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Before you go
Your trip to Gettysburg.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Gettysburg – Pennsylvania Destination Lancaster, Gettysburg and Hershey
How to get there
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Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) 65 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 60 km from Harrisburg and Lancaster and about 140 km from Washington, via US-15 and US-30. The MDT airport in Harrisburg is about 65 km away. There is no passenger train service to the town.
How many days
One day for the museum, the film and the driving circuit around the battlefield; two days to include the Eisenhower farm and the historic center.
When to go
From spring through autumn. In early July, the battle anniversary brings events and many visitors; in November, the anniversary of Lincoln’s address. In winter, some services reduce hours.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The battlefield is toured by car with stops, and the historic center is visited on foot. There are guided bus tours for those who do not drive.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Gettysburg
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Morning
Museum and Cyclorama
Start at the Museum and Visitor Center, with the film, the circular painting and the galleries about the battle.
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Afternoon
Battlefield
Drive the battlefield circuit with stops at the hills and monuments, preferably with a licensed guide.
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Afternoon
National Cemetery
Finish at the cemetery where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, next to the center.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Gettysburg?
Visit the museum and the Cyclorama painting, drive the battlefield, go to the National Cemetery of Lincoln’s Address and visit the Eisenhower farm.
How much time to reserve for Gettysburg?
A full day for the essentials; two days to see the battlefield at a relaxed pace and include the Eisenhower farm.
Is it worth hiring a guide in Gettysburg?
Yes. licensed battlefield guides ride in the visitor’s car and explain the battle in about two hours; book in advance.
What time zone is Gettysburg in?
Gettysburg follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.