Gettysburg Tour's Cannon
This photo was taken by A W Thomas.
Gettysburg for more than 144 years of great history known primarily as an attraction because of its proximity to the Gettysburg Battlefield, site of the Battle of Gettysburg 1863, combining perfectly the smell of the past, smoked cannons and the glister of a new democrat generation institutions of high learning: Harrisburg Area Community College, is the placed where history came alive and free the birds of freedom.
Always surprised by the perfect perfume of the present and the past, walking along the historic path among the remaining Civil War buildings marked by bronze plagues, Gettysburg welcome and invite to explore our historic streets that keep alive the spirit of justice.
Having the chance to photograph the historic fields of Gettysburg and witness how history comes alive through Gettysburg National Military Park, a battlefield walk or evening campfire program, and other special events including living history groups and band concerts are great to enjoy.
As part of Gettysburg tradition, the Cemetery Ridge is the site where you can relive the Union Lines for the final two days of the battle where General Pickett hurled his cavalry, resulting in 80% casualties , a figure never equaled by any other Union regiment during the Civil War.
With wide spread doors, Home of George Washington Shriver, Saloon on Ten Pin Alley 1860 has been well preserved and its furnishing restored museum details what life in 1863 was like amid the battle through artifacts, including Civil War bullets and medical equipment which are on display.
Tour Sites
Town of Gettysburg
Gettysburg Battlefield
Cemetery Ridge
Home of George Washington Shriver
Gettysburg attractions
American Civil War Museum (National Civil War Wax Museum)
Brafferton Inn
Confederation States Armory
Conflict Theatre
Eisenhower Home
Gettysburg Game Park
Gettysburg Battle Theatre
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
Gettysburg National military Park
Gettysburg Scenic Railway
Hall of Presidents
Historic battlefield Tour
Confederation States Armory Building
Jennie Wade House
Land of Little Horses
Lincoln Room Museum
Lincoln Train Museum
Magic Town
National Tower
Orrtonna-Mr Ed's Elephant Museum
Samuel Colt Heritage House
Soldiers National Museum
Tour Details
- Price includes transportation to and from all tour sites.
- Travel will be by motor coach and will include walking.
- Tour begins and ends at Union Station. There is no pick-up for the tour.
- Parking is available at Union Station parking lots.
- Tour lasts approximately 10 hours.
- Departure time is at 8 AM, it is recommended to be at Union Station by 7:30 or 7:45 AM. Tour runs on Mondays from March through October.
- Time on your own for shopping and food purchases will be provided.
- Cameras and video cameras are permitted.
- Casual dress is recommended.
- Appropriate for children ages 3 and up.
- Motorcoach can accommodate those with handicaps.
