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Gettysburg National Military Park

97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
717-334-1124
Ranked #2 of 30 attractions in Gettysburg
5.0 of 5 stars 392 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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Irish M
Westminster, Maryland
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

If you know even a little about the 1863 battle, this is a great sight to visit in order to see where these events actually happened. My only complaint: The town its self is a little too commercial for my tastes. More

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TonyTTA
NYC
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44 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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We been hee a few times but keep returning as there is so much to learn each time. If its your first time, start at the Visitors Center. The Auto tour is very well laid out, but alos take time to just walk around the battlefield. More

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Patty0103
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

This is a beautiful park and admission is free unlike other battlefields. If you are in the area, please visit this amazing place where history was changed. More

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Maya D
Clifton Park, New York
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

At first I thought Gettysburg would be a very boring trip, but it actually turned out to be a very interesting and fun day full of learning. Around sunset, you get some very nice views from the many towers built for viewing places. More

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richiepug
Richmond, Virginia
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48 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

We are frequent visitors and I can not get enough of the place. The history and how it has been preserved is awesome. If you are into Ghosts you have a good chance of catching some eerie pics in the evenings !!!!!! I Love It !!!! More

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RovingProfessor
Thibodaux, Louisiana
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111 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

The Civil War battles here put this town on the map. The visitor center offers a lot, but take your own driving tour. The battle fields are where the history is located and there is a lot of ground to cover. Make some stops and get out and look around. There is not as much history like this in the... More

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tompa49
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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37 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

The last time I was at Gettysburg was before they added the new visitors center. The new center is a huge improvement, especially the Cyclorama. The work they are doing to recreate the conditions on the battlefield is a change but a good change. If you remember Eisenhower be sure you take the time and visit the farm. You will... More

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1Riggs4
York,PA
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6 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

great way to study the civil war. if you time your visit you can see the reenactment of the battle see where lincoln gave his gettysburg address. visit the eisenhower farm. More

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Cameronsmama09
Danville, PA
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5 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

We viewed the battlefield from on top a double decker bus and learned so much and loved the beautiful scenery!!! More

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TinaCallie
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

I love the park and learn more each time I visit. Can not get the full history in just 1 or 2 visits. I am there a few times each year. More

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