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Gettysburg National Park Service and Visitor Center

1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA
Ranked #7 of 31 attractions in Gettysburg
4.5 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Start with film & cyclorama amazing! Museum great! Lots to see we took 2 1/2 hrs to see it all,next day we had park service guide drive our vehicle & show us overview of battlefield, worth every penny!!

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Catonsville, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The visitor center is a nice place to start for the novice. The staff is very informative and it is a good base if you are not sure what to do first. The park itself is lovely and well preserved. You can see what it must have looked like 150 years ago. The shop at the visitor center is nice... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The movie, cyclorama, and museum are top notch. Do not miss this.

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new york
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A modern, first-class museum that captures the sprit of this momentous battle and chapter in American history. A beautifully produced film sets the stage for your tour, and the Cyclorama is a staggering work of art that depicts the fierce fighting. The displays are colorful and informative; this is what a museum should be!

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NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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There is so much to see and learn at The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Make this your 1st stop before touring the battlefields, as it will provide additional insight and build on your knowledge of the Battle of Gettysburg (if you belong to AAA, there's discounted admission for all in your group). There are 3 parts... More

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See 5 more reviews by NJ_Honest_Reviewer for Gettysburg
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

They have all the information needed to get the most out of your tour. They answered all my questions & seemed to be knowledgeable about their job. They take it very serious, as they should.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Overall, pretty good. Musuem is excellent, the gift shop is pretty good, too. Parking is a little tough and far away for busier times.

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Clanton, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The museum was state of the art. I think it is new. Saw some artifacts I'll never forget.

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Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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The visitor center and museum provide a wonderful background to get started on your tour of the battlefield. We bought the combo ticket that included a battlefield tour. Our tour guide was exceptional. Her passion for the battle's history made it come alive for all of us. You could almost hear the sounds and feel the fear and excitement of... More

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See 3 more reviews by Cynthia B for Gettysburg
Fort Worth, TX
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Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile
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Like the last review I would hIghly suggest early morning or late afternoon to avoid the huge school groups. Do the visitor center first. A great intro movie and Cyclorama (40 foot tall - 360 degree painting of Picketts Charge) followed by an excellent museum with great interactive exhibits. Before leaving the visitor center set up to tour the battlefield... More

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