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Devils Den, Gettysburg

4.9
#11 of 146 in Nature in Pennsylvania
Must see · Geologic Formation · Landmark
Devils Den is a boulder-strewn hill on the south end of Houck's Ridge at Gettysburg Battlefield, once used by artillery and infantry (e.g., sharpshooters) on the second day of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. A tourist attraction since the memorial association era, several boulders are worn from foot traffic and the site includes numerous cannon, memorials, and walkways, including a bridge spanning two boulders.

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  • By TracyBean06
    After checking out little round top, the toddler and I traveled in a big circle (due to one way roads) to go see Devil’s Den. There were a few pull-offs that I stopped at along the way to see more...  more »
  • By Jenny M
    Neat spot for families and couples. You can walk around and explore. It is an awesome historical site with great views. All original rocks  more »
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  • By Ian Wuscher
    Beautiful ground and museum and visitor center. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. The museum is very informative and relatively priced. The park and museum and visitor's center is all very clean and well taken care of. I recommend visiting on a nice day to tour the grounds and see everything.
  • By Judith Stachelek
    Watch the drop offs with your kids especially if they like to run ahead. The views are incredibly. Thank You to all you gave their lives for our Freedom. God Bless America ❤️
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