Adams district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Gettysburg

Gettysburg is a town in Adams district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 7,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 parks and 3 churches. The must-see places are Gettysburg National Military Park (2 km), Eisenhower National Historic Site (6 km) and Big Round Top (6 km).

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Adams district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gettysburg at a glance

Location
Adams district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 7,608
Coordinates
39.8309° N, 77.2311° W
Places within 50 km
28 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Gettysburg

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gettysburg

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Eisenhower National Historic Site (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gettysburg

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Big Round Top (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gettysburg

27 parks within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Pine Grove Furnace State Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Gettysburg

22 churches within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Zion Reformed Church (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gettysburg

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Fort Morris (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gettysburg

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gettysburg. The closest is Fuller Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Gettysburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gettysburg
  2. 6 km Big Round Top · viewpoint, Adams
  3. 3 km Eisenhower National Historic Site · nature spot, Adams
  4. 16 km Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve · hill, Adams
  5. 15 km Caledonia State Park · nature spot, Franklin
  6. 13 km Michaux State Forest · nature spot, Adams
  7. 18 km Back to Gettysburg

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How to reach Gettysburg

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gettysburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens849Eisenhower National Historic Site (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints531Big Round Top (6 km)
    Parks327Pine Grove Furnace State Park (29 km)
    Churches322Zion Reformed Church (48 km)
    Forts & heritage221Fort Morris (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs219Fuller Lake (29 km)
    Museums218Appalachian Trail Museum (29 km)
    Other attractions210Gettysburg National Military Park (2 km)
    Treks19Catoctin National Recreation Trail (45 km)
    Caves02Crystal Grottoes Caverns (66 km)
    Temples02Coal Cracker (88 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Islamic Society of Baltimore (90 km)
    Waterfalls01The Falls at Roland Park (88 km)

    Gettysburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gettysburg?

    Gettysburg National Military Park (attraction, about 2 km), Eisenhower National Historic Site (nature spot, about 6 km), Big Round Top (viewpoint, about 6 km), Sachs Covered Bridge (attraction, about 7 km), Michaux State Forest (nature spot, about 18 km), Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve (hill, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gettysburg?

    28 places on Spotwander: 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 parks, 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gettysburg?

    Eisenhower National Historic Site, about 6 km by road; Michaux State Forest (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gettysburg?

    Big Round Top, about 6 km by road; Quirauk Mountain (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gettysburg?

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park, about 29 km by road; Pen Mar Park (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gettysburg?

    Start in Gettysburg, visit Big Round Top, then Eisenhower National Historic Site, then Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, then Caledonia State Park, then Michaux State Forest, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gettysburg?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Gettysburg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gettysburg’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gettysburg on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.