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Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This self-guided audio and GPS tour allows you to explore Gettysburg’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. All audio plays automatically based on location. The tour follows the intense 3-day battle at Gettysburg chronologically. It begins at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Parking Lot at 1 Culp Street, where you learn about the lead-up to the battle. Then, you explore McPherson’s Ridge, the site of the first skirmish of the first day. From there, you continue past the Railway Cut, Iverson’s Pits, and Seminary Ridge until you reach the end of Day 1. As you continue to follow the route, begin Day 2 with an exploration at Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Peach Orchard, and Culp’s Hill. Day 3 then begins with the infamous Pickett’s Charge. This comprehensive tour ends at the Gettysburg Cemetery, where you hear Lincoln’s poignant Gettysburg Address.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Embark on an adventure that brings this historic threeday battle to life
- Follow in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers during this epic 3day battle
- Relive the intense and violent clashes between the Union and Confederacy to win control
- Learn about key strategies that Union & Confederate generals enacted against each other
- Witness the exact sites and locations of famous battles, including Little Round Top
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Points of Interest along the Gettysburg Battlefield Auto Tour: - Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center - McPherson Ridge - The Railway Cut - The Eternal Light Peace Memorial - Oak Ridge Observation Tower - Battlefield Sallie Memorial - Seminary Ridge Museum - North Carolina Memorial - Virginia Monument - Longstreet Observation Tower - Eisenhower National Historic Site - Warfield Ridge - Little Round Top - Devil's Den - The Wheat Field - The Peach Orchard, - The Abraham Trostle Farm - Plum Run - The George Weikert Farm - State of Pennsylvania Monument - Spangler's Spring - East Cemetery Hill - The High Water Mark - National Cemetery - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Memorial
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Gettysburg
Sightseeing at Gettysburg Battlefield.
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Gettysburg
Leisure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours! Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
Not Included
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
What to Bring
Your own vehicle Charged Smartphone Downloaded app Power bank Headphones Comfortable Shoes Hiking Shoes
Restrictions
Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Meeting & Pickup
The self-guided route begins at the following entry point. 1 Culp St, Gettysburg, PA. (The tour begins in the parking lot of the Gettysburg Heritage Center. Upon entering the parking lot, orient yourself so that the Heritage Center is behind you and Johns Avenue is ahead. Once you’re ready, take a left onto Johns Avenue to begin the tour. Please note that this is a suggested starting point. We are not affiliated with the Heritage Center or any of the businesses in the area, so their staff will not have information about this tour.) Tour Duration: 1 - 2 Hours Tour Length: 19 miles End Point: 125 Taneytown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2023-10-05
5.00 / 5
What a humbling experience following the path and history of the Battle of Gettysburg! It was a nice paced drive and we were able to stop as we wished, hop back in the car, and start right where we left off.
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