The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
The Mid-Atlantic

Stop 12 · Days 142–145

Gettysburg

Gettysburg, PA

The battlefield where the Civil War turned and Lincoln spoke — one of the most moving historical landscapes in America.

Where to stay

  • A historic Gettysburg inn

    Some inns date to the battle itself.

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  • Tavern fare in the historic square

    Colonial-style taverns ring Lincoln Square.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 142Day 142 — The BattlefieldFull day · 5h 30m planned
  2. 143Day 143 — Little Round Top & the AddressFull day · 4h planned
  3. 144Day 144 — Free DayFree day
  4. 145Day 145 — Into DelawareDrive day · 2h drive

What this stop is made of

  • Museums & History
  • Somber & Civil-Rights Sites
  • Guided Tours