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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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Shriver House Museum
Shriver House Museum things to do on a rainy day in Gettysburg, PA
Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA USA

Thea civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg The Shriver House Museum is dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg. There are two sides to this story.
Shriver House Museum
Shriver House Museum things to do on a rainy day in Gettysburg, PA
Recreation in Gettysburg, PA USA

Holiday House Tour One of Gettysburg’s most historic homes, the Shriver House Museum will begin their Five Christmases at the Shriver House candlelight Christmas tours on Thanksgiving evening.
Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys
Ticket to the Past - Unforgettable Journeys things to do on a rainy day in Gettysburg, PA
Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA USA

Gettysburg's first virtual reality experience. This immersive virtual reality experience inside the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station is Gettysburg's first virtual reality experience.
Air Supply at Luhrs Center
Air Supply at Luhrs Center things to do on a rainy day in Gettysburg, PA
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Shippensburg, PA USA

Air Supply June 08, 2024 at Luhrs Center in Shippensburg, PA 7:30PM
Christmas Day Extravaganza
Christmas Day Extravaganza
American restaurant in Gettysburg, PA USA

Celebrate Christmas Day in 1863 Restaurant Make 1863 Restaurant a part of your holiday traditions. We are celebrating the holiday by featuring our Christmas Day Extravaganza menu served between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Make your reservations now: email: gburginfo@interstatehotels.
Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch
American restaurant in Gettysburg, PA USA

Enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch at the Wyndham Gettysburg Make the Wyndham Gettysburg a part of your holiday tradition. Join us for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Reservations are required.
Segway Tours and Rides of Gettysburg (SegTours, LLC)
Segway Tours and Rides of Gettysburg (SegTours, LLC)
Segway PT Tour in Gettysburg, PA USA

The fun and easy way to see the Gettysburg battlefield! Segway tours of the Gettysburg battlefield. Experience the history and enjoy the ride! The Segway Personal Transporter (tm) is environmentally-friendly,self-balancing, extremely easy to operate and lots of fun! You'll be an expert after 15 minutes of free training.

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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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Hagerstown, MD
(25.3 miles )
Frederick, MD
Frederick, MD
(25.6 miles )
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA
(31.0 miles )
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
(38.2 miles )
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
(43.5 miles )
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA
(44.8 miles )
Linthicum Heights, MD
Linthicum Heights, MD
(46.3 miles )
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
(57.2 miles )
Northern, VA
Northern, VA
(57.3 miles )
Shenandoah-Valley, VA
Shenandoah-Valley, VA
(58.2 miles )
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis, MD
(61.4 miles )
State College, PA
State College, PA
(64.1 miles )
Reading, PA
Reading, PA
(67.1 miles )
Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA
(67.2 miles )
Susquehanna River Valley, PA
Susquehanna River Valley, PA
(67.6 miles )
Newark, DE
Newark, DE
(68.9 miles )
Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
(78.3 miles )
Johnstown, PA
Johnstown, PA
(82.9 miles )
Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, PA
(85.0 miles )
Dover, DE
Dover, DE
(89.2 miles )



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