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Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, United States
Experience the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg through our comprehensive self-guided tour, offering an insightful exploration of the strategic maneuvers, military achievements, and setbacks that shaped this seminal conflict in American history.
Embark on an immersive, self-guided tour of the iconic Gettysburg Battlefield, tracing the intense three-day conflict of the American Civil War. Download the Action Tour Guide app, which functions as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Enjoy the historical journey together!
Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a comprehensive overview of the Civil War's origins, leading to the fierce inaugural clash at McPherson Ridge. Explore the site of a critical tactical misstep at the Railway Cut and ponder the restored unity of the nation at the Eternal Light and Peace Memorial. Ascend an Observation Tower for a panoramic view of the storied landscape.
Navigate through seminal locations such as Seminary Ridge, a makeshift Union hospital turned battlefield, and the dense Pitzer Woods, transitioning into the second day's brutal skirmishes. Drive by Warfield Ridge, the scene of General Longstreet's aggressive maneuver, and the strategic heights of Little Round Top. The tour continues across the foreboding Valley of Death and past the Devil's Den, each name reflecting the grim history of the sites.
Witness the toll on civilians at Abraham Trostle Farm and follow the Union's harrowing retreat at Plum Run, leading you to the grand Pennsylvania State Memorial. The narrative brings you along Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill, culminating in the third day's desperate confrontations, including the legendary Pickett's Charge and the High Water Mark of the Confederacy.
Conclude this profound experience at Soldiers' National Cemetery, where you can honor the fallen Union soldiers and contemplate Abraham Lincoln's timeless Gettysburg Address.
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Valid 365 days
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Restricted to four attendees.
Please maintain flexibility with your travel arrangements, as we are currently accepting bookings at no cost.
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Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, United States
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Steinwehr Avenue
0.06 mi
0.75 mi
Baltimore Street
0.56 mi
Baltimore Street
0.37 mi
Steinwehr Avenue
0.12 mi
Steinwehr Avenue
0.06 mi
1.18 mi
0.99 mi
Lincoln Square
0.81 mi
1.62 mi
The purpose of the self-guided tour of Gettysburg is to offer an insightful exploration of the strategic maneuvers, military achievements, and setbacks that shaped the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg.
The duration of the self-guided tour is approximately 6 hours, covering multiple sites and allowing ample time for reflection and contemplation.
No specific equipment is required for the self-guided tour, but visitors are encouraged to bring water bottles, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes, the self-guided tour includes several accessible routes and facilities, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Yes, multiple people can download and use the same Action Tour Guide app simultaneously, providing personalized tours based on their preferences.
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