8 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gettysburg: Antietam National Battlefield (in Sharpsburg), Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (in Charles Town) and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (in Harpers Ferry). There's still lots to do: witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, examine the collection at Gettysburg Museum of History, steep yourself in history at Eisenhower National Historic Site, and stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Before you visit Gettysburg, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

In April in Gettysburg, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 44°F at night.