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Gettysburg National Military Park

97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
717-334-1124
Ranked #3 of 31 attractions in Gettysburg
5.0 of 5 stars 600 Reviews
Type: Battlefields, Historic Sites, National Parks, Monuments/ Statues, Cemeteries, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Activities: Driving
Description: Site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.
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Otsego, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

Went to the park twice and it is just unbelievable. I had no idea of the destruction that took place in this battle until our visit. One idea in History Book but completely different when you visit. Can't say enough. Highly recommend. More

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Pittsburgh
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

Lots to do and see, many places to eat nearby. Museum is great to visit, enough climbing and walking to engage active kids too. More

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long island
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Bus tour was very informative but would have liked to get out to see all the monuments, More

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ontario
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131 reviews 131 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

I visited the visitors centre and then did a self drive though all of the battlefield memorials. The visitors centre is very informative and the acul civil war equipment is facinating to see. Good presentation well worth waiting for and buying an illustrated battlefield map proved to be the best way for us to find our way around the huge... More

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West Newton, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

Gettysburg is a great trip with history.If you are history buff or war nut this is for you.I did a ghost tour and it was a great expierence i came into contact with a confederate captain spirit it was a great expierience an i plan on doing it again.on the map it says the gettysburg train station is a vistors... More

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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

We had a guided tour of the park which was two hours long. The guide was very informative and friendly. They drive your car and explain the sites. Wish we went for longer. We highly recommend seeing the battlefield that way. More

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Laval, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

Cyclorama is very nice. Museum is awesome! Book store is also a great place to add to your collection. Skip the restaurant! More

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saranger
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145 reviews 145 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

Learn about the battle and then drive the auto route. Amazing what happened here in 1863. Very peaceful. Lots of places to pull over and get out of the car. Walk up the observation towers to get a better view. No fee to enter the park. You can talk to a park ranger (or more likely a volunteer) at the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012 NEW

Let me first start out saying that I love to experience the benevolent spirits that grace various locations in the country, but I don't like to see the exploitation that takes place in Gettysburg. These poor souls have been through a horrific ordeal and are not at our beck and call to perform parlor tricks! Respect them for fighting for... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012 NEW

We had a perfect day with perfect weather. We skipped the museum part and headed directly to the auto tour. They have a total of 16 stops which tells the story of the Gettysburg battle. Some of the stops are not needed to stop and get it but they show where different forces started their attack. Make sure to stop... More

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