'''Gettysburg National Military Park''' is in Pennsylvania of USA.

Understand

Gettysburg is the site of one of the most important battles of the US Civil War. And 51,000 men gave their lives for what they thought was a cause worth dying for.

History

The battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1-3, 1863. The fighting started accidentally when Union and Confederate troops converged just south of the town of Gettysburg. Three bloody days of fighting ensued, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. With the Confederate forces majorly decimated by the end of the battle, this proved to be a major turning point in the Civil War.

After touring the three days of Gettysburg, follow the Confederate Retreat through Fairfield, just 8 miles west of Gettyburg on PA Route 116, through beautiful rolling countryside and farms. As you drive the 8 miles try to imagine a soldier who has just participated in what will become the largest battle ever fought in North America, tired, hungry, possibly wounded, retreating from the Union in a driving rain storm through mud into the town of Fairfield - most likely the longest 8 miles ever marched! The town, itself, was raided by the Confederates in 1862 and during the retreat on July 4, 1863. The town is largly unchanged. You won't find a traffic light or fast food restaurant. It is worth the drive. You can pick up a Fairfield and area tour guide and map at the Fairfield Inn located in the center of town.

Landscape

Flat meadows surrounded by rocky hills, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains looming in the distance.

Flora and fauna

Climate

Gettysburg has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold moist winters. Spring and Fall are mild and pleasant. Heavy winter storms occasionally strike the area, but these are fairly rare. Heaviest snowfall occurs during February and early March. Severe thunderstorms may occasionally hit the region, mostly in July and August.

Get in

'''By Plane'''

Several airports are in the region, although none of them are particularly closeby. Airports in Harrisburg (MDT), Baltimore (BWI), and Philadelphia (PHL) are the closest. Flying into Baltimore would probably be your best bet, as the drive to Gettysburg is approximately 60 miles.

'''By Car'''

Gettysburg can be reached via US Rt 30 from Philadelphia, or via State Rt 97 from the Baltimore area. From the south, US 15 runs through the town for visitors arriving from the Washington DC region.

Fees/Permits

Access to the battlefields are free at all times. However, museums and viewing towers will carry a small fee.

Get around

'''By Car'''

By far the best way to see the park is with your own vehicle. Roads wind extensively throughout the battlefields, and include many places to pull off and allow visitors to walk around. Use caution when using these roads, as there may be many people walking or bicycling on these roads. The speed limit throughout the park is 15 MPH.

'''By Bus'''

Guided tours on buses are available for fees of $22-25 for adults, and $12-15 for children aged 4-11. More information can be found at the tour bus website. [http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/]

See

Tour the battlefields, see the various museums throughout the town, and visit many of the gift shops.

  • The Fairfield Inn. est Main Street, Fairfield. miles west from Gettysburg on Route 116. 17 642 5410. ww.thefairfieldinn.com. ues - Thurs starting at 4:00 pm, Friday - Sunday starting at 11:00 am. REE. See the oldest continuously operated Inn in the Gettysburg and surrounding area dating to 1757. Take the Inn's FREE Underground Railroad & History tour and learn first-hand how the townspeople lived, where General J.E.B. Stuart stayed at the Inn, President & Mrs. Eisenhower's favorite dining room, where Statesman Patrick Henry famous for the quote: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" conducted meetings as well as view the secret hiding place for the runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. EXPERIENCE HISTORY... Then and Now!

    Do

  • '''Gettysburg Hall of Presidents Museum''', 789 Baltimore St.
  • '''Land of Little Horses Farm Park''', 125 Glennwood Drive, [http://www.landoflittlehorses.com/]
  • '''National Civil War Wax Museum''', 297 Steinwehr Ave.
  • Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. 5 Presidential Circle. ntersection of Routes 30 & 15. 17.334.8151. ttp://www.gettysburgwine.com. /12/09 & 9/13/09 - Noon to 6 p.m.. ee below. The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce invites you to indulge yourself in the grape harvest celebration at the fifth annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival sponsored by Bobby Rahal Lexus. Escape to the foothills and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in historic Adams County and savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania fine wines.

    The festival will feature; fine wines from over 15 Pennsylvania wineries, great live music (jazz, classic rock and other favorites), vendors/artisans, cooking and wine pairing demonstrations and much more.

    Save $5 and purchase your tickets in advance! Admission is *$20 in advance, *$25 onsite and $12 for a designated driver ticket. Kids 12 and under are free! *Admission includes souvenir wine glass, unlimited samplings, access to live performances/cooking demonstrations and all applicable taxes.

    Tickets are available by calling the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce office at 717.334.8151.

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  • Hall of Presidents. 89 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg PA 17325. 17-334-5717. ww.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/hall-of-presidents.php. am-5pm. -7.25 C(6-12)-3.50. Hall of Presidents and First Ladies-Listen to the story of America by our Presidents and enjoy the fashions of different eras through the _gauthentic_h reproductions of our First Ladies_f inaugural gowns.

    Buy

  • Gateway Theaters. 0 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325. S 15 & US 30 at Gateway Gettysburg. 17-334-5575. ttp://www.fandango.com/rcgatewaytheater8_aatyl/theaterpage. The state-of-the-art Gateway Theaters is one of the most technologically advanced movie theaters in the region. In addition to your favorite new-release Hollywood film, Gateway Theaters is the exclusve home of "Fields of Freedom". "Fields of Freedom" is a 30-minute Hollywood produced immersive film that is a must see before you tour the battlefields. Gateway Theaters features the two largest digital movie screens in the USA.
  • Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.. 45 Carlisle Rd.. ocated 9 miles north of the square in Gettysburg on Rt. 34. 17-677-8412. ttp://www.hollabaughbros.com. on-Thurs 9-6, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5. 9.95. 77.25. Hollabaugh Brothers is a third generation, family farm with a retail farm market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, gifts, jarred goods, home-style baked goods, fruit gift baskets, and much more! The Hollabaugh family also provides scheduled educational orchard tours. Hollabaugh Brothers is a 500 acre working, family farm. Buses welcome, adequate free parking.Come visit us soon and see what is fresh at the market!
  • Lord Nelson's Gallery. 7 1/2 Chambersburg Street. ne half block off of downtown Lincoln Square. 17-334-7950. ww.lordnelsons.com. on - Saturday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Established in 1990, the gallery specializes in wildlife, nostalgic, Eastern Frontier/American Indian and Colonial art, sculpture, fine handcrafts and related historical books.
  • Jennie Wade House. 48 Baltimore Street. 17-334-4100. ww.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com. am-5pm. The only Gettysburg citizen killed during the Battle of Gettysburg was 20 year old Jennie Wade, fiancee of Corporal _gJack_h Skelly. The old McClellan Home, now the Jennie Wade House and Museum, with but few minor changes and repairs, remains much as Jennie Wade must have known it more than 100 years ago. The walls of the old house, which lived through the Battle of Gettysburg and witnessed the tragic death of Jennie Wade, tell the story of the building and of those in it during the Great Battle.

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    Eat

    Restaurants abound throughout the town, from nationally known chains, to local Mom & Pop diners.

    '''Ernie's Texas Lunch''' - 58 Chambersburg St. - Old-time lunch counter with a few booths. Famous for their "texas wieners" and home made soup.

    '''Dobbin House Tavern'''[http://www.dobbinhouse.com/] - 89 Steinwehr Ave. - Casual and fine dining.

  • The Fairfield Inn 1757. est Main Street, Fairfield. miles west of Gettysburg on Route 116. 17 642 5410. ttp://www.thefairfieldinn.com. inner Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 pm on, Lunch Friday & Saturdays starting at 11:00 am and Sunday Brunch 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Meals recreated from recipes, that was served to the Retreating Confederates on July 4, 1863, or try some of the other delicious dishes such as Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Confederate Crab Cakes, Rack of Lamb, Fresh Seafood in the mansion like building. Also hosts a pub.

    Drink

    Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park at any time.

    Sleep

  • Antrim 1844. 0 Trevanion Rd Taneytown, MD. 10.756.6812. ww.antrim1844.com. :00pm. 1:00am. 60-400. Nestled at the foot of the rolling Catoctin Mountains in Central Maryland. Built in 1844, Antrim was once a thriving plantation and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Owners Dorothy and Richard Mollett have restored the mansion and the estate buildings on this 24-acre site. Located 15 minutes from Historic Gettysburg

  • Best Western Gettysburg Hotel. ne Lincoln Square. 17-337-2000. ttp://www.hotelgettysburg.com. pm. 1am. This historic hotel offers guests lodging with 19th century ambiance and has been operating since 1797. 119 guest rooms, Roof top seasonal swimming pool, business center, fitness center. Restaurant ''Centuries on the Square'' and pub ''McClellan's Tavern'' are located on the premises.

  • Carlson Country Inn. 857 Gettysburg Village Drive. ocated at the intersection of Routes 97 and 15 on the site of The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg.. 17-337-9518. ttp://www.countryinns.com/gettysburgpa. :00pm. 2:00pm. The Country Inn and Suites Gettysburg Hotel is less than one mile from the New Gettysburg Museum and Visitors center and several other historic Gettysburg attraction

  • Comfort Inn. ettysburg. 71 York Road. oute 15 N. to York Road. 17-337-2400. ttp://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-gettysburg-pennsylvania-PA120. The Gettysburg Comfort Inn is located on Route 30, just 1 mile from the Historic Downtown area. All rooms include a free continental breakfast, wireless internet, 24 hour business center, indoor pool with jacuzzi, in room irons and ironing boards, in room safes, hair dryers.

  • '''Dobbin House Tavern''' [http://www.dobbinhouse.com/] - Includes Gettystown Inn Bed & Breakfast.
  • Fairfield Inn 1757. est Main Street, Fairfield. miles West of Gettysburg on Rt. 116. 17 642 5410. ttp://www.thefairfieldinn.com. The oldest continuously operated inn in the Gettysburg area dating to 1757. Rooms are are decorated with antiques and have full private bathrooms. Free breakfast. The Inn is located on The Confederate Retreat from Gettysburg, July 4, 1863, and was used as a Civil War Hospital, Colonial Meeting House, Stagecoach Stop and as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg. 061 York St. 17-334-2040. ttp://www.gettysburg.hgi.com.

  • James Gettys Hotel. 7 Chambersburg Street. ne half block west of downtown Lincoln Square. 17-337-1334. ttp://www.jamesgettyshotel.com. :00 pm - 8:00 pm. 1:00 am. 140-$250. An elegant 12 room suite hotel in historic downtown Gettysburg. Every suite is individually styled and has kitchenette, bedroom and private bath. Home baked continental breakfast served in room, free on-site private parking

  • Wingate - Wyndham - Mechanicsburg. 85 Cumberland Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 17-766-2710. ttp://www.hotelmechanicsburg.com. Free breakfast and high-speed Internet service. Located between Harrisburg''' — Explore the Capital of PA.
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