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Things to do in Gettysburg

The National Park Service lists 11 things to do at Gettysburg National Military Park. 10 have no extra fee, 10 need no reservation, and 10 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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All (11) Guided Tours (4)Museum Exhibits (2)Junior Ranger Program (2)Road Biking (1)Living History (1)Horseback Riding (1)
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3D Virtual Tours

Want to take a virtual behind the scenes tour of historic buildings at Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park? Access our 3D Virtual Tours here.

Pets allowed

Museum Exhibits

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Campfire Programs at Gettysburg

Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.

45-60 Minutes Pets allowed

Guided Tours

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Eisenhower Ranger Programs

Join Eisenhower National Historic Site Park Rangers for free tours of the Eisenhower home and other engaging and free ranger programming in Gettysburg.

Year-round Pets allowed

Guided Tours

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Gettysburg Battle Walks

Throughout the Summer and Fall, Gettysburg National Military Park staff lead special battle walks that explore aspects of the history of the battlefield in more detail than the usual daily ranger programs.

120-180 Minutes Pets allowed

Guided Tours

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Gettysburg Junior Ranger Program

Discover the history of Gettysburg National Military Park through the Junior Ranger Program, a project for our young visitors to have fun while they learn about the importance and and history that is Gettysburg.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Living history volunteers fire a civil war cannon in front of a white, domed monument.
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Gettysburg Living History Schedule

From the roar of artillery to the flash of bayonets, living history demonstrations at Gettysburg National Military Park help bring the past to life. On select days, Civil War living historians encamp on the Gettysburg battlefield.

Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Living History

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Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield. Here visitors will find information on how to visit the park and what to see around Gettysburg.

2-3 Hours Year-round Reservation required Fee applies

Museum Exhibits

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Ranger Programs at Gettysburg

For daily interpretive ranger programs beginning August 10, visitors should check in at the National Park Service information desk for more details. Free Ranger-led hikes, walks, and talks that explore key moments and locations on the Gettysburg battlefield.

20-180 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Guided Tours

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Gettysburg. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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