With Information on the Gettysburg National Military Park, museums, restaurants, ghost tours, re-enactor supply shops, artifact shops, antique stores, art galleries, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and outlet shopping.

Overview
If you have never been to Gettysburg, you will be surprised at the number of things that there are to do. The National Park Visitor Center requires 2-3 hours or more. There are 30 miles of roads and 6000 acres of parkland  in the National Military Park. You will want to see the Soldier's National Cemetery where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Guided tours are the best way to get the most out or your visit. An overview with a private guide takes two hours. That overview will get you oriented so you can choose what you want to explore in depth. There are many private museums that focus on the Civil War, and more that cover other aspects of history.

There are a myriad of ways that you can explore different aspects of the Civil War and the Civil War era. There are tours that focus on the military experience, the civilian experience, and the black experience.

Don't forget that Gettysburg was also President Eisenhower's home. Take time to visit his home. As the World War II reenacting has become more popular, more shops in Gettysburg are expanding from the Civil War to include World War II topics and paraphernalia.

Once you are hooked on Gettysburg, you will find that there is so much to explore and learn that you will return over and over again.

These Attractions Are Guest Favorites

There is no entrance fee for the Gettysburg National Military Park. You will be able to explore the 30 miles of roads and 6000 acres of parkland at your leisure.

Museums

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum
and Visitor Center

The new National Park Visitor Center museum houses an enormous collection of artifacts from the Battle of Gettysburg displayed in a very informative way. There is an entrance fee to the museum. You can buy a one day pass, or a pass for two or several days. Plan on spending several hours here. You will want to see the film, the Cyclorama, and all the museum exhibits. This is also where you can arrange for a personal tour of the Battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide.
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Eisenhower Historic Site

This is President Eisenhower's Home..
The tour leaves from the National Park Visitor Center and takes about an hour.
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David Wills House

This brand new museum is dedicated to Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg and to the Gettysburg Address.
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The Shriver House Museum

This historic home is downtown Gettysburg is focused on interpreting the civilian experience.  The home is furnished as if the Shriver family still lived there. The home was occupied by the Confederates during the battle. You can even see the holes where the sharpshooters knocked out bricks to shoot onto the street below.  This museum is very well done and is well worth seeing.
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The American Civil War Museum

This museum features a wax museum with life-size dioramas of the Civil War.
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Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

Gettysburg Battlefield Tours is a company that offers several entertaining museums as well as Battlefield bus tours. This company offers package plans including tickets to their museums and tours. This is not the Gettysburg National Military Park. These packages are designed for attractions owned by Gettysburg Battlefield Tours including bus tours, the Hall of Presidents, the Soldiers National Museum, the Jennie Wade House Museum, the Lincoln Train Museum, and Ghostly Images. Museums are focused on entertainment. The Bus Tours are the standard bus tours offered at the National Park Visitor Center. It is not necessary to buy tickets in advance, although it might be convenient if these museums and tours appeal to your group. 
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National Apple Museum

For a change of pace, wander north of Gettysburg into Adams County apple country. This museum in Biglerville explores the agricultural side of the Gettysburg Area.
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Explore and More

This tiny attraction is someplace that you can take your 3-8 year olds to give them a moment that they can enjoy in an environment built just for them.
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General Lee's Headquarters Museum

This small museum is located in one of Lee's headquarters buildings on Seminary Ridge.
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Galleries

Gettysburg is an artist colony. There are a myriad of galleries displaying historical art and the art of local craftsfolks and artists.  We have a number of art and craft festivals that bring in the artists to meet with visitors.

Lord Nelson's Gallery
Dale Gallon Historical Art
Gallery 30
Just Jennifer Gallery
M Kunstler Gallery
Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery

Horseback Riding, Bicycling, Trains, and Carriage Rides

You can bring your own horse and ride the National Park trails, or you can join one of the horse tours that are offered in the warmer seasons.

National Riding Stables
Hickory Hollow Stables

Carriage Rides

Confederate Trails
Carriage Rides are offered in warmer weather. The carriages are found in the center of town and will take you around historic downtown Gettysburg.

Bicycling & Segway Tours
Bicycling is a good way to see the National Park. Plan on some hills, but many of the park roads are reasonably flat. You can also rent bicycles in town or join a Segway tour.

Gettysburg Tours and Rentals
Gettysburg Bicycle and Fitness
Segway Tours of Gettysburg

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Antiques, Artifacts, Reproductions, Books, and Outlet Shopping

Gettysburg has a large selection of boutique shops specializing in art and history. There is also an outlet mall on the edge of town. Here is