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Gettysburg Tourism & Sightseeing
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Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a small town with a big passion. As the site of a tragic Civil War battle in 1863 and the place where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg welcomes millions of visitors every year who pay honor, reflect and learn about its rich history. Gettysburg is truly one of America's most iconic places. 2013 will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. ''Home to the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg's history stretches well beyond 1863. Visitors will enjoy a wonderful mix of antique and boutique shopping, farm markets and wineries as well as outdoor recreation and award-winning golf. Gettysburg is located within close proximity of many major metropolitan areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, making it a great driving destination.
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Top Gettysburg Attractions
Gettysburg and Adams County offer year-round history and fun. Tour the Gettysburg National Military Park on horseback or Segway. Experience the restored Cyclorama Painting. Walk in the steps of President Abraham Lincoln. Tour the homes and town of the citizens of 1863 Gettysburg.
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Top Things To Do In Gettysburg
Gettysburg visitors will also enjoy theater productions, concerts, wineries, and nature trails. Enjoy our orchards and charming small towns. Pack the golf clubs, you will be sure to enjoy the breathtaking and award-winning courses.
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Top Places to Stay in Gettysburg
Stay at the best rated hotels in Gettysburg. To ensure our Gettysburg customer reviews are accurate, we only send customers a survey once they have completed their stay at a specific hotel. These places to stay in Gettysburg scored the best by our customers. Click through to see individual scores and review comments. With over 53,000 reviews of places to stay in Pennsylvania alone, you can't go wrong!
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Swimming Pool, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant.
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Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Inexpensive Places to Stay in Gettysburg
Tryng to spend less? If you are looking for inexpensive places to stay, the following hotels are at least 30 percent less than the average room rate of $78.
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Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Best Time to Visit Gettysburg
The best time to visit Gettysburg is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures range from upper 70's to highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 60's. Fall offers beautiful colors and temperatures that are cooler with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 60's. Fall nights are colder with lows in the lower 40's.
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Monthly Temperatures in Gettysburg
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High
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January
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19.3
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29.1
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38.9
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February
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20.8
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31.5
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42.2
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March
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30.0
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40.8
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51.6
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April
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38.6
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50.5
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62.3
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May
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48.8
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60.6
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72.3
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June
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57.1
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69.0
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80.8
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July
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62.5
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74.3
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86.0
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August
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60.5
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72.6
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84.7
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September
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53.2
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65.4
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77.5
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October
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41.0
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54.2
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67.3
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November
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31.8
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43.5
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55.2
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December
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24.5
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34.7
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44.8
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More Information
Find more information about Gettysburg by visiting the local visitor bureau (Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau) or request a visitor guide to be mailed to you!
Other Destinations Near Gettysburg To Visit
Gettysburg is located in Adams county, which offers wonderful communities such as New Oxford for antiquing, skiing in Carroll Valley/Fairfield and great orchards, vineyards and farms in Biglerville and Orrtanna. Visitors are also just a 90-minute drive from Washington, DC, Lancaster, and Baltimore. Even closer, discover the Antietam battlefield, Hershey, Harrisburg and York.
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