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Gettysburg Tourism and Sightseeing
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.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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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


Month Low Avg High
January 19.3 F° 29.1 F° 38.9 F°
February 20.8 F° 31.5 F° 42.2 F°
March 30.0 F° 40.8 F° 51.6 F°
April 38.6 F° 50.5 F° 62.3 F°
May 48.8 F° 60.6 F° 72.3 F°
June 57.1 F° 69.0 F° 80.8 F°
July 62.5 F° 74.3 F° 86.0 F°
August 60.5 F° 72.6 F° 84.7 F°
September 53.2 F° 65.4 F° 77.5 F°
October 41.0 F° 54.2 F° 67.3 F°
November 31.8 F° 43.5 F° 55.2 F°
December 24.5 F° 34.7 F° 44.8 F°

Destinations in and around Gettysburg to Visit
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(25.6 miles )
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(46.3 miles )
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