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Gettysburg National Military Park
Directions
 
Touring the park.
(National Park Service)
Driving through the park.
 

By Automobile
Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum and visitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Visitor Center. The signs are near the exit at Rt. 97. Go north on Route 97 and look for the visitor center entrance, which will be on your left at the stoplight. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center, which will be on your right at the stoplight.

By Air
Harrisburg International Airport at Middletown, Pennsylvania, is the closest air terminal, approximately 35 miles north of Gettysburg. The second closest is Baltimore-Washington International near Baltimore, Maryland. Gettysburg has a small airfield on Route 30 west of Gettysburg that will accommodate private aircraft.

Bus
There is no commercial bus service into Gettysburg at this time.

 
Feedom Transit

Public Transportation
Freedom Transit provides public transportation for visitors from the Museum and Visitor Center to points in downtown Gettysburg and all around town via three fixed routes. The transit stop on Carlisle Street is close to the David Wills House, the Majestic Theater, and the Historic Gettysburg Train Station. For further information on routes, schedule, and fares, visit the Freedom Transit web site at www.ridethetrolley.com. Freedom Transit is a division of the Adams County Transit Authority (ACTA).

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Park Map and Guide
Park Map and Guide
Official Map and Guide for Gettysburg National Military Park
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John Burns after the battle (Library of Congress)  

Did You Know?
John Burns, a 72 year old veteran of the War of 1812 and resident of Gettysburg, fought side by side with Union soldiers in the first day of the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and was wounded several times. His service is commemorated by a battlefield statue at Gettysburg National Military Park.

Last Updated: August 04, 2009 at 10:19 EST