Do not fool yourself if you think you know everything about Gettysburg! It's been 30 years since…read morelast visiting the area and the Museum is the best National Museum I can remember ~ MOVIE + CYCLORAMA + BUS TOUR are just a phenomenal experience ... Movie is top-rate (narrated by Morgan Freeman), Cyclorama is beyond belief in that is one complete piece and the bus tour (2 hourse) was far too short .. .. Well laid-out exhibits and terrific displays can keep you in the museum for hours .. .. And, they have a large gift shop and food court should you get hungry or just want to avoid the elements outside .. .. I did the BUS TOUR first and then did the MUSEUM/FILM/CYCLORAMA the following morning (best for small crowds) .. ..

This was my first time in PA and I couldn't pass up the opportunity of going to Gettysburg. I am a…read morehuge history buff, and have been wanting to come here since I was a little kid. It did not disappoint. We did started with the Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting of Pickett's Charge with lights and sound. We then did a bus tour of the battlefield. Our tour guide Charlie, was just amazing. He was informative, and very funny. We stopped at some of the many monuments and locations on the battlefield such as Culp's Hill, Pickett's Charge, and Little Round Top. I cannot recommend this place more, I'd give it 11 stars if I could. You definitely give yourself a few days here.

I have driven by the farm many times, alwys when closing. This time I found time to stop. I…read moreexpected to spend an hour or so, and ended up spending a whole afternoon!! The gem here are the rangers. I saw two talks, both of which I was completely enthralled with the history and the lessons. I loved being able to see Ike's book collection. Seeing a book collection tells you a lot about a person. Also the discussion on diplomacy was enlightening and so enjoyable. I did do the home tour. I was inspired by Mrs. Eisenhower, but also the partnership they had as a couple, let me with #relationshipgoals to bring home. The landscape is also just gorgeous! Stop. Learn. Enjoy!

The Eisenhower Home was such an interesting and memorable tour. As grand as President Eisenhower's…read morelife and presidency were, it was fascinating to learn that this peaceful hobby farm was where he chose to retire. You really can learn a lot about someone by seeing the place they chose to call home. Getting there is part of the adventure--you enter via a long, single-lane gravel road. It's so long you might wonder if you've made a wrong turn! Thankfully, GPS got us there without trouble. When you arrive, there's one long row of parking spaces. Head straight to the ticket area for your house tour pass, as they do seem to run out early. While you wait for your tour time, you can explore the expansive outdoor areas. Our favorites were: 1. Eisenhower's vehicles, including the limo that shuttled him to and from Washington, D.C., every weekend. 2. The Secret Service room with the small safe that once held the nuclear codes. 3. The putting green, where we enjoyed a little golf while taking in the gorgeous countryside views. 4. The greenhouse and patio, where we imagined the President and Mamie spending peaceful afternoons. We were lucky to get tickets for the 11 a.m. tour, which began with a 10-20 minute ranger talk about how the Eisenhowers chose this home and some of the people who lived and visited here. Tip: arrive a little early--the ranger shared some great informal stories before the official tour began right at 11 a.m. Inside, the ranger spent about 5 minutes pointing out key details, then let us explore at our own pace with a pamphlet to guide us. Indoor highlights included: 1. The portraits of President Eisenhower, Mamie, and their son John. 2. The TV in the informal living room--such a relatable touch for a world leader. 3. The special staircase wallpaper Mamie ordered, featuring the seals of all 50 states. 4. Mamie's very pink bedroom and bathroom. Between the history, the personal touches, and the beautiful setting, this is an absolute must-visit in Gettysburg.

Its a cute little spot. You can see locals come here for fishing. Or if your in search for an…read moreinstagram worthy spot this is it. I came here looking for ghosts, but that is probably better at night. This bridge had the Union and Confederate army walk across both directions during the civil war, on their way to Gettysburg. It is considered the most historic bridge in Pennsylvania.

This is a beautiful bridge…read more There definitely are not any ghosts here or anywhere in Gettysburg. But this is a cool place to visit. I went late at night to check it out. There was a family lighting a cigarette on a railing and then freaking out when it inevitably fell over from the cig getting small and gravity doing its job. The view around the bridge is pretty cool. We need more covered bridges.

I'd likely not have found Unity Park if not for the ice cream spot across the way, but I'm glad…read morethat I did and was able to pay tribute to the very young men who fought in the Civil War (or the War of Northern Aggression, depending on your persuasion). Especially so here in Gettysburg with the massive and horrific battle that took place across town. The caption reads that it is "A memorial to American musicians and the many young people from both the North and the South who sacrificed and endured so much for our country. May their devotion and service inspire and influence future generations of Americans toward unity and peace." Much of the park equally symbolizes both the North and the South, such as the statue being sculpted and cast in Pennsylvania and the pedestal being mined from a quarry in Georgia and crafted in the South. The seats are also fabricated from both North and South sources.

Unity Park, a lovely little park, the brainchild of Andrew Adams when pursuing his Eagle Scout…read moremerit badge is not only a beautiful little park, but meaningful and educational as well. As almost a fifth of those who served in the Union and Confederate armies were under 18 years of age, it honors those young people who served as well as those musicians, most of whom were mere children that served. It's a really small park and a relatively new park having only been dedicated as such on July, 2015

PROS: the property is well maintained and the garden is plentiful. There's reenactments here while…read moreinside is refurbished. They also have a parking lot next to the house CONS: there's little to no furniture or relics of Lee in this house making it just a house to show OVERALL: if you're looking for a museum style facility for Lee, this is not it. However, it is good for building enthusiasts

In Gettysburg for the 160th Anniversary at Daniel Lady Farms as a reenactor and opted to see the…read morenational park soon after. Exceptional restoration of what was truly had become a commercial enterprise. It's growing slowly, and I am looking forward to seeing furniture added to this historic landmark. Also hopeful that they plan some events where reenactment encampments are stood up to bring up the living history experience for the visiting public!

What a great time capsule of American history to the life of civilians during the battle in 1863…read more Ms. Marcia was an excellent guide. My family and I learned so much about the battle that wasn't on the traditional battlefield. The attic was one of the highlights of our trip to Gettysburg.

The house guides set the tone dressed in costume of the 1860s. The house is authentic. It was…read moreinhabited by the Shriver family during the Civil War. The dad went to fight and left mom and daughters to care for the house. Our guide not only told the story of the family but what was going on in Gettysburg during the 3 day battle. Each room represented the family, the attic was taken over as a post for Confederate soldiers and basement was the saloon the owner never got to open. A sad story of how a family pays a price during war. Worth a visit.

This was my favorite attraction in Gettysburg, and it was free! We accidentally stumbled into it…read morewhile strolling along the sidewalk before dinner, and I could not have been happier to have discovered it. It's small, but exceptionally well done. There was a character at the entrance who tells you a little bit about the home. Then there was a fairly lengthy video playing in the living room that lays out the battle much more effectively than the other tours I experienced. Throughout the home are little displays and interactive pieces that provide fascinating insights into the battle. There was also a staff member wandering around who was very knowledgeable and happy to answer my nerdy questions. If I had to start my trip to Gettysburg all over again, I would start here! Highly recommend.

While walking around and exploring on a hot day, we decided to go inside (cool air ftw) and were…read moredelighted with all the information and artifacts that were in this location (for free!). There were interactive elements and several volunteers that told stories about the home, the former family that lived there, and many other interesting information. One of the volunteers, Mike, told fascinating tidbit and pulled other photos from behind the counter to add in telling the stories of these otherwise forgotten people. He made the place a real joy. All of the volunteers were passionate about history and breathed life into the place. Not to be missed by history lovers.

Immerse into this historic landscape [Gettysburg PA]…read more On July 2, 1863 Little Round Top saw some of the fiercest fighting here during the Battle of Gettysburg. It is a popular spot for visitors to stop by. The park did some great improvements to Little Round Top since our last visit here in 2018. Noticeable is the improved parking area and better pathways. They've also cleared and cleaned up the wild vegetation and added new interpretative signs making for an improved visitor experience. We didn't do any hiking on the new trails this winter but we enjoyed seeing some of the improvements around the area of Hazletts Battery and my first time up close to see the 44th New York Monument. Little Round Top was a strategic position for the Union army's line of defense. Historic landscape and cool battlefield to visit in Gettysburg! Review #3658

A scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the Battle, Little Round top became even more famous…read moreafter the 1990's movie Gettysburg came out. there are two parts to this area, the first is the front of the hill with the little gothic castle/memorial built on it, you can look down that steep slope, or up it and try to imagine men trying to fight their way up it. Just climbing it is a scramble, then add on gun fire and you understand how determined these men are. The second spot is behind the main area, the flank and not just the area held by the 24th Maine. An area in among woods and I find it strangely peaceful. Another great part of this area is the badly broken ground makes it hard to put up monuments. a large part of the battlefield is obstructed by monuments erected by men after the war. and it gets a bit much, you can't swing a dead cat in some areas without hitting an obelisk dedicated to the fact on July 2 a man from Indiana stubbed his toe. But here the broken ground makes it too difficult and so visitors get a much better idea of what the land was like. So why only 4 stars? It's the parks department's fault. They spent several years rehabbing the site and while protecting the slopes is good, some idiot 'preserved' the site by putting up stop walls, metal railings and 'improved ' parking which badly damages the back of the hill. On my last visit I joked with rangers about how come in the movie the boys from Maine didn't just settling in behind this nice stone wall that covers the hillside? So it is beautiful and historic and WAS less spoiled than the other parks of the park. but please fed' parks stop with the 'improvements' which destroy the park you say you're trying to preserve.

The best surviving example of a corps-level Civil War field hospital used during the Battle of…read moreGettysburg in July 1863, the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital offers living history programming in the summer and is open to visitors Friday-Sunday June through mid-August. Family Days and special ticketed programs are offered on select dates throughout the spring, summer and autumn seasons. Meticulously renovated, the 80-acre historic site features restored, original buildings from the 1863 battle to inspire and explore. A strategic location on the Gettysburg battlefield, the site also served as an artillery reserve, ammunition reserve, provost guard and a temporary cemetery for both Union and Confederate soldiers. A reproduction Civil War Wheeling (Rosecrans) ambulance wagon is on display inside the barn. The Wheeling (Rosecrans) ambulance wagon was used during the Civil War to transport the wounded.