There are sixteen stops on the Gettysburg Auto tour. The tour works chronologically with the events of the battle. You’ll learn about the tense build-up to the battle first after leaving the Heritage Center. Then you will cruise through history, making stops at McPherson’s Ridge. This was the site of the long and bloody battle’s […]
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly trip packed with tons of fascinating history, look no further than Gettysburg National Military Park. Unlike many National Parks, the Gettysburg National Military Park charges no entrance fee. It is completely free to cruise through history while you soak up the sights and stories with a Gettysburg Auto Tour. […]
Many visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park choose to explore the expansive park by car. With over 6,000 acres and 30 miles of roads to explore, having a vehicle is a plus. In a place steeped in history and untold stories, you may want to invest in a good driving tour to enrich your […]
The Battle of Gettysburg was a brutal affair. Three days of no-holds-barred violence between Union and Confederate forces left the field strewn with thousands of dead and dying men. In total, around 3,500 Union soldiers were killed, as were roughly 3,900 Confederate soldiers.
Winter is coming! And tropical getaways seem so enticing. Mexico & Hawaii are lovely to visit in December but do also check out the Rocky Mountains, a tour of California, Florida, Great Smoky Mountains & the Gettysburg auto tour.
These days, there are much better options for touring a historic site like this than the type of Gettysburg guide you might have in mind. More specifically, you can get a rich, exciting, and complete tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield by using an app!
The truth is that there are pros and cons to every season, so it’s important to know all the facts and make an informed decision. Here’s a rundown of all the most essential factors to consider when deciding the best season for your Gettysburg visit.
Screens and books simply can’t do it justice. The Gettysburg Battlefield is, after all, deeply hallowed ground. You wouldn’t look at an internet image of the Statue of Liberty and expect to get the full experience, right? The same is 100% true for this historic battleground.
Now, folks generally associate the Gettysburg Battlefield with the hot, humid days of summer, especially since the battle itself took place on the first three days of July 1863. Ironically, that’s exactly what makes winter such a good time to visit Gettysburg.
A Gettysburg driving tour is the absolute best way to experience this historic battlefield. Sure, you could pay to hop on a tour bus, but then you’re on someone else’s schedule and won’t have the chance to really explore the key sites across the field.
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