Great way to start your tour of the battlefield area. Must see the diarama (sorry not sure of the spelling) and the movie.

The National Park has free maps to drive, bike, walk to see the battlefields, but don't stop there! The museum is worth the $8 admission -- a great collection of history that comes alive as you see the battlefields, read the markers, and walk through the town with buildings standing with musketball markings.

I did the guided bus tour and the guide was very educated on the Civil War events if you are not really into Civil War history you will be after this tour.

It was wonderful, we took a bus tour, i only wished we had more time. The information we recieved was terrific, the guide was great.

just wanted to pass along the name of kavin coneugher(pardon my spelling here but i lost my reservstion from and am trying to do this from memory) as a tour guide. loved his enthusiasm and knowledge of the gattlefield. have been around gettysburg for 50 years and he blew me away with his insights and view of the battle. not... More

If you have never been. You should go. I have been many times with my charter groups I drive there. And still always see something differant.

Loved the cyclorama, although there wasn't enough time to see it all -- they hustle you out pretty quickly. Enjoyed the movie "The Birth of Freedom" -- even got a little teary-eyed listening to Morgan Freeman's narration! The museum -- which we almost missed, by the way. It's very dark looking with dark tinted windows -- and the only reason... More

A visit to Gettysburg is a must for any American who reveres our history. Truly hallowed ground since it preserved our union, allowing slavery to end and shined an unending light on several of our greatest American heroes and principles.

A gorgeous park, well maintained and full of history! Helped chaperone a group of 6th graders last week. The museum was lovely, and the Cyclorama was amazing!!! They've really made it "live" and the kids loved it. You could spend days driving slowly, or walking or biking. It's just so pretty. Even though I'd been there many times, this was... More