Gettysburg Attractions
The decisive battle in the Civil War was fought in southern Pennsylvania, near Gettysburg. It took place over a wide area on July 1st-3rd 1863, when Confederate forces commanded by General Lee which had advanced far into the North were defeated by General Meade's Union army.
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park is the site of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and contains some 1,300 monuments, and markers.
American Civil War Museum (formerly National Civil War Wax Museum)
The American Civil War Museum has over 30 tableaux and 200 life-size wax figures re-create Pickett's Charge, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and other war highlights.
Hours
January 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Brafferton Inn
Brafferton Inn was originally a 1786 fieldstone home and is the oldest house in downtown Gettysburg. The inn's 10 rooms are furnished with original furniture and antiques. It now serves as a bed and breakfast.
Confederate States Armory (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The museum exhibits collections of weapons and memorabilia of Southern manufacturing efforts during the Civil War. With no major arms makers in the South at the beginning of the war, the newly formed Confederate States of America was faced with the daunting task of supplying a growing army.
The museum exhibits collections of weapons and memorabilia of Southern manufacturing efforts during the Civil War. With no major arms makers in the South at the beginning of the war, the newly formed Confederate States of America was faced with the daunting task of supplying a growing army.
Conflict Theater
The Conflict Theater presents three audiovisual shows with live actors, slides, recorded narration, photos and music detailing the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War itself for adults as well as another version for children.
Eisenhower Home
The home was President Eisenhower's Farm, and it served as Ike's weekend retreat, but also welcomed foreign dignitaries during his two-term presidency. The home contains original furnishings and little has changed since the Eisenhower years. Outside are the grounds, gardens, farm (including cattle operation) and skeet range.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
United States
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
United States
Phone 1 (717) 338-9114
Fax 1 (717) 338-0821
Visitors must obtain tickets and the shuttle bus to the site at the National Parks visitor center in Gettysburg.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Explore & More Children's Museum
Explore & More is a hands-on learning center housed in a vintage 1860's house. The seven rooms are filled with activities geared to children under 8 years that include art, science, a general store and games room.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Fairfield - East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue (formerly Gettysburg Game Park)
East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue is a sanctuary for unwanted animals that spans 85 acres and is home to 250 animals including tigers, ostriches, and emus. The petting area has deer, llama and sheep.
Gettysburg Battle Theatre
The Gettysburg Battle Theatre museum illustrates the Battle of Gettysburg using a diorama, 25,000 hand-painted miniatures, a 30-minute film, and sound effects.
Facilities
Gift shop
Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
Travel the historic fields of Gettysburg aboard a double decker bus on a two hour narrated tour. Licensed Battlefield Guide bus tours offer the visitor a unique perspective into the struggles of the three days' battle.
Hall of Presidents
The Hall of Presidents features wax replicas of the nation's Presidents including Lincoln, Eisenhower, Jackson and Clinton.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
October 1 to November 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Inkwell Autograph Gallery (formerly Confederate States Armory building)
The Inkwell Autograph Gallery has signatures of famous people, from Marilyn Monroe, to Abraham Lincoln to Babe Ruth on display.
Inkwell Autograph Gallery
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2600
United States
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2600
United States
Phone 1 (717) 337-2220
Fax 1 (717) 337-2221
Jennie Wade House
Twenty-year-old Jennie Wade was the only Gettysburg citizen killed during the Battle of Gettysburg and the museum was her home. Hundreds of pockmarks and bullet holes remain etched into the walls. Similarly, the furnishings are authentic. The museum stands as a remembrance of American life in the Civil War days.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Land of Little Horses
Land of Little Horses is a 100-acre farm, founded in the late-sixties to showcase the Falabella Family's renowned miniature horses. Besides the animals, there is also a carriage museum, races and petting farm available.
Lincoln Room Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
Lincoln stayed here in 1863 and completed his Gettysburg Address. The furnishings are original and intact.
Lincoln stayed here in 1863 and completed his Gettysburg Address. The furnishings are original and intact.
Lincoln Train Museum
The Lincoln Train Museum features over 1,000 toy trains from around the world, including a complete Civil War military railroad. Visitors may also board the simulated Lincoln Train Ride.
Hours
March 12 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Magic Town
Magic Town has holograms and old stage illusions sets on display in historic model streets and buildings.
Orrtanna - Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum
Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum in Orrtanna is home to 10,000 elephants from around the world. The elephants are made from a variety of materials.
Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum
6019 Chambersburg Road
Orrtanna, PA 17353
United States
6019 Chambersburg Road
Orrtanna, PA 17353
United States
Phone 1 (717) 352-3792
Fax 1 (717) 352-9452
Facilities
Gift shop
Samuel Colt Heritage Museum
On display are firearms dating back to the early 1700s, the Gatling, the Flintlock, automatics, machine guns and other lethal weapons. Many guns are engraved and inlaid.
Hours
March 1 to April 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Schriver House
Originally Schriver's Saloon and Ten Pin Alley in 1860, the business had just opened when the Civil War erupted. Today, the house has been well-preserved and its furnishings restored. The museum details what life in 1863 was like amid the battle. Artifacts, including Civil War bullets and medical equipment are on display.
Hours
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 14:00 |
April 1 to November 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to December 18
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 |
Soldiers National Museum
Housed in General Howard's headquarters, the museum tells the story of the Civil War through dioramas and life-size figures, including the Battle of Atlanta, Fort Sumter, The Battle of Mobile Bay and Lee's Surrender.
Hours
March 12 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 7 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
