3 days in Gettysburg Itinerary

Located near the memorial park marking the site of one of the largest Civil War battles, the town of Gettysburg sits in a landscape of rolling green hills with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.

When in Gettysburg, make a side trip to see Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in Harpers Ferry, approximately Harpers Ferry away. There's lots more to do: witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, contemplate the long history of Jennie Wade House, examine the collection at Gettysburg Museum of History, and go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Gettysburg travel itinerary planner.

July in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.