RT Gettysburg National Military Park

Park protects and interprets the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War

General Information

Hours:

Grounds: Sunrise to Sunset
Museum and Visitor Center: Open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm

Fees:

No fees

Pet Policy:

Pets allowed on grounds but pets are not allowed in the Museum and Visitor Center, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, or other park buildings

Closest cities with hotels:

Gettysburg

Seasons:

All year

Location:

1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Website:

nps.gov/gett/

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How to Get There

From Washington, DC (80 miles):Follow 16th St NW to US-29 S/K St NW. Follow US-29 S to Canal Rd NW. Get on I-495 N in Bethesda from MacArthur Blvd NW, Canal Rd NW, Clara Barton Pkwy and Cabin John Pkwy. Follow I-270 N and US-15 N to PA-97 N/Baltimore Pike in Mount Joy Township. Take the PA-97 exit from US-15 N. Continue on Baltimore Pike. Drive to Drop Off in Cumberland Township.

Overview

Gettysburg National Military Park protects the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, the pivotal Civil War battle, including most of the battlefield, support areas such as hospitals and supply sites, and the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The National Park Service is restoring parts of the battlefield to its 1863 open fields, orchards, and woodlots.

Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center

Museum: a Civil War museum with cannon, firearms, and uniforms from a collection of about 43,000 artifacts, plus a film
Gettysburg Cyclorama: the 1884 painted panorama of the battle
Tours: licensed Battlefield Guides and buses to the battlefield and the Eisenhower National Historic Site depart from here
Facilities: a bookstore and a restaurant

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