Browse our full offering of bus tours, ghost tours, and specialty tours for the entire month. January 11, 2019 gettysburg, pennsylvania, is a major spot in united states history. National park services map of the battlefield and auto tour route. This battlefield is kept as close to how it looked before the battle began in order to give you the feeling of what the armies were looking at when they began these battles. The gettysburg story was created by filmmaker jake boritt, based on works by historian gabor boritt and narrated by stephen lang.
In july 1863, 2,400 residents found themselves in the midst of the battle of gettysburg and cared for 21,000 wounded in its aftermath. The selfguided tour enables you to drive gettysburg national military parks 16stop auto tour. The auto tour route is marked by red and black signs with a white star in the middle. Today it is a national park and memorial for the battle of gettysburg that happened during the civil war of the united states. Gettysburg virtual tour american battlefield trust. And of course, auto tour guidebooks are designed for motor vehicles, not bicycles. Come back to pay once your plans are set, or let autopay kick in two. Gettysburg, pennsylvania this selfguided walking tour allows visitors to effectively explore the history of the town. Still, many people tell us they enjoy listening to the virtual gettysburg audio tapes and reading the tour book while standing on the battlefield. Battlefield auto tour is the companion audio tour to the film. Now, thanks to insite gettysburg, a gettysburg born and bred everything tech tour company, and tour buddy apps visitors can learn about gettysburg as they drive along in their car with a driving tour of the gettysburg battlefield. Should you take a guided tour at the gettysburg battlefield. Browse our latest featured packages to see what special options are available this year.
Experience gettysburg packages gettysburg battlefield tours. The official park map and guide for gettysburg national military park is available to visitors at the park information desk year round and at the entrance stations during the summer months. Virtual gettysburgthe ultimate battlefield tour for. These maps highlight key locations on the battlefield with brief descriptions of each stop. Gettysburg battlefield auto tour audio with ed bearss part 1 duration. As you drive you will hear gpsenabled driving directions, gps.
Walking and driving tours of the battlefield, town, cemeteries, field hospital sites. Before beginning a tour of the battlefield, pick up a map of the park at the visitors center or on the internet nps. Theres little chance of getting lost in the battlefield with this app. Get the map explore neighboring communities and experience pa. Gain an insightful picture of the personalities, places and events at the battle of gettysburg. The map and guide offers suggestions for seeing the battlefield including the selfguided auto tour, driving tips, walking. The map and guide offers suggestions for seeing the battlefield including the selfguided auto tour, driving tips, walking trails, a brief overview of the. The companion selfguided auto tour take visitors around the actual battlefield dramatically telling the story at the very place that events took place.
Gettysburg battlefield tours gettysburg foundation. Why you need a guidebook to cycle gettysburg civil war. Filmmaker jake boritts documentary is based on the bestselling battlefield auto tour. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Gettysburg is home to some of the most historic and scenic civil war sites.
Gettysburg hospital guides high water mark trail barn the railroad cut lutheran theological seminary gettysburg college. Walking and driving tours of the battlefield, town, cemeteries, field hospital sites, and other topics of historical interest j. Visit sites from the battle of gettysburg on a bus tour with a guide who tells you about the phases of the 3day battle, which was a turning point in the american civil war. A complete tour of the park consists of 16 tour stops plus visits to barlow knoll and east cavalry battlefield site. Tours can sell out early especially during peak season, so book your tours now. Battlefield auto tour is the mostpopular selfguided audio tour of the gettysburg national military park. Official nps gettysburg map, including labels and tour stop descriptions for a selfguided auto tour 24 miles in length.
Heres a soldiers national cemetery map, zooming in on the cemetery famously dedicated by abraham lincolns gettysburg address. The selfguided auto tour of gettysburg is kindof very confusing but well worth the mapreading aggravation. National park service map of the battlefield and 18 mile auto tour route this large map is presented upon viewer request for those wanting a map to print out. The gettysburg story auto tour all you need to know. Battlefield pilgrims at gettysburg national military. Information on each official auto stop is provided, along with audio snippets. The orientation area for the park is the visitor center. Gettysburg visitors guide the 2020 open minds executive.
Biking the gettysburg battlefield not just any map. It is flexible enough to allow you to include, or skip, certain points andor stops, based. The bestselling auto tour takes visitors around the actual battlefield dramatically. It is now the mostpopular selfguided audio tour at the gettysburg national military park. Tour the battlefield with a licensed battlefield guide either in your car, by motor coach or by bicycle. Even civil war buffs need a little help on a selfguided tour of an area as expansive as the gettysburg battlefield, and one of the more common aids is the selfguided auto tour brochure issued by the park service. The selfguided tour enables you to drive gettysburg national military parks 16 stop auto tour.
Walk the streets where soldiers fought, civilians lived, and president abraham lincoln paraded to the national cemetery for the 1863 dedication services. Please note that we can only accept reservations for individuals and commercial tour companies desiring personal guides for battlefield tours. The bestselling auto tour takes visitors around the actual battlefield dramatically and accuratley telling the story at the exact place where events occurred. And of course, auto tour guidebooks are designed for motor vehicles. The national park services free map for gettysburg outlines an auto tour of the battlefield. Historic gettysburg walking tour destination gettysburg. The 14 full color maps are stunning, easy to understand and feature panoramic orientation guides to help visitors quickly get their. Current guides rates for the basic battlefield tour with a duration of two hours.
A complete tour of the park consists of 16 tour stops plus. A firsttime visitor to gettysburg national military park might think that cycling the park is as easy as picking up an official park map and then riding. Or download the gettysburg driving tour app that takes you through the 16stop auto tour of the park. Visit some of gettysburgs spookiest sites on the black cat haunted walking tour, led by professional guides dressed in victorian garb. The companion 72 page full color guide is packed with art, photos, text and more. Reservations the association of licensed battlefield guides. The gettysburg story brings alive americas greatest battle in a fresh, dynamic way. The tour includes all three days of the battle as well as many human interest stories about the participants and the citizens of gettysburg. Virtual gettysburg drivingwalking instructions the virtual gettysburg cdrom, audio cds and tour book were initially designed for those times when you are not on the battlefield but wish to experience the thrill of touring gettysburg, or at least something very close, in the comfort of your home. Rigorously tested and licensed through the national park service, licensed battlefield guides provide you with an informative, engaging and enlightening perspective of. If you have come to gettysburg in your car, you may tour the battlefield on your own with the auto tour map on the. Ask a gettysburg representative to test drive a vehicle and we will set you up on an employee escorted test drive to make sure the car is up to your standards.
The route traces the threeday battle in chronological order. There are those who drive in their own car with an auto tape tour and others hire a licensed battlefield guide to ride with them to explain the three famous days in 1863. Gettysburg visit itinerary suggestions gettysburg foundation. There are 16 stops on the selfguided auto tour and each of them gives a unique perspective on the 3day battle. The gettysburg story brings americas greatest battle alive for newcomers and experts. If you really want a great experience here on the battlefield go to the visitors centre. Visitors from all over the world want to learn about the historic battlefields and the civil war. Please consider civil war cyclings guidebook and optional companion maps for bicycling gettysburg. Be sure to understand the arbitration policy that we use at gettysburg auto auction, this is outlined in our policy guides. Printed map explore the area with the illustrated printed maps you know and love.
Plan your visit, purchase tickets and get information on free events for a memorable and historic gettysburg visit. Visitors can traverse the roads by car or tour bus, and can walk in the fields where the battles took place. Listed on this handy gettysburg battlefield bus tour calendar are all tours, dates and times available to visitors. The gettysburg battlefield auto tour features 3 cds covering each day of the battle with 3 tour options ranging from 2 to 3 hours. Guide fees are established by the superintendent of the gettysburg national military park acting as the representative of the department of the interior director of the national park service. Gettysburg, long remember is a comprehensive, selfguided tour of the battlefield at gettysburg taken in the comfort of your own vehicle. Take a driving tour of the park with a historian in your car. Cuttingedge technologies including aerial drone cinematography, helicopter mounted cameras, motion control timelapse, and 3d animated maps bring the stories of lincoln, lee, meade, and others to a new generation. The map and guide offers suggestions for seeing the battlefield including the selfguided auto tour, driving tips, walking trails, a brief overview.
See 21 photos and 2 tips from 284 visitors to gettysburg story auto tour stop 1 mcpherson ridge. Selfguided tours of gettysburg, pennsylvania usa today. Step onto hallowed ground and enrich your experience as your bus makes stops at some of the battlefields most legendary locations. Gettysburg battlefield gps driving tour tour buddy apps. So, in response to popular demand, we have come up with drivingwalking instructions that you can print from your computer. The map and guide offers suggestions for seeing the battlefield including the self guided auto tour, driving tips, walking trails, a brief overview. Gettysburg group reservations is excited to offer our exclusive experience gettysburg packages to individual travelers looking to get the most our of their gettysburg experience. It is also available from the visitor center and at the seasonal information center on the chambersburg road. Both of my guided tours were hosted by the gettysburg visitor bureau. Only nps licensed guides wearing the authorized badge are permitted to accept fees for conducting tours of the gettysburg national military park. For those interested in seeing the battlefields of gettysburg, some relax on an airconditioned bus listening to a recorded story.
Touring the battlefield the complete 24mile auto tour starts at the visitor center and includes the following 16 tour stops, the barlow knoll loop, and the historic downtown gettysburg tour. Recently, civil war cycling announced the availability of pdf maps for. The gettysburg story battlefield auto tour gettysburg. The gettysburg story auto tour 2020 all you need to know. Destination gettysburg offers a self guided walking tour of historic downtown gettysburg. While the map is a wonderful overview of the battle, it doesnt give much background informati. This is the official nps gettysburg map, including labels and tour stop descriptions for a selfguided auto tour 24 miles in length. Why not simply go to the visitor center, grab a free park map, and follow the official 16stop auto tour. Biking the gettysburg battlefield not just any map civil war cycling. If you choose to visit a national park, please ensure that you follow cdc. Be sure to visit the gettysburg national military park museum. Gettysburg heritage sites selfguided walking tour american.
Tour package includes two 45minute cds, a map of the battlefield with the tour route clearly marked, a fact sheet with interesting information about the battle and the text of the gettysburg address. The gettysburg driving tour app guides you through the national park service auto tour route. In november 1863 president abraham lincoln delivered the gettysburg address and dedicated the soldiers national cemetery. This selfguided walking tour allows visitors to effectively explore the history of the.
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