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.Â
Luckily for traveling history buffs, the weather in Gettysburg is fairly predictable, even during the peak days of summer. The average temperature maxes out at around 85 degrees Fahrenheit.Â
The Battle of Gettysburg was a crucial Union victory that many believe turned the tide in the bloody Civil War. Fought in the small town of Gettysburg—which is located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore—it was the site of the most significant battle waged during the American Civil War.
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