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Gettysburg Day Trip from Washington DC

Washington D.C., DC
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Description:

As you travel to Pennsylvania, relax and listen to as your guide identifies local points of interest.

When you arrive at Gettysburg you'll have time to explore the sights on your own. You'll see the Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest miniature military dioramas in the country, for a narrated history of the Battle of Gettysburg, accompanied by sound and light effects.

While you tour the site, expert guides can provide essential background to the history of the famous battle.

Other highlights include:

  • Cemetery Ridge, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address
  • The restored home of George Washington Shriver
  • The site where Confederate sharpshooters were killed
  • The site where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later

This tour is seasonal and operates from March to early November.

Journey into the picturesque countryside of Maryland and Pennsylvania on a day trip from Washington DC devoted to the historic battlefield of Gettysburg. You'll gain rich insights into an important part of America's heritage, and learn the story of the largest battle ever fought on US soil.

Admission Details:

Starting from USD $89.99 per person

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