Hotel Lodging in Historic Gettysburg -
Located just a few minutes away from historic Gettysburg National Military Park, the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center offers comfortable and inviting hotel accommodations with deluxe lodging amenities like onsite dining, pet friendly rooms, free high-speed Internet, an indoor swimming pool, flexible meeting and event facilities, and a convenient location near top Gettysburg attractions.
Soldiers'National Cemetery at Gettysburg -
Dedicated in November 1863, just four months after the historic Battle of Gettysburg, the Soldiers'National Cemetery at Gettysburg is home to the graves of more than 3,564 Union soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. Soldiers' National Cemetery was the site where President Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address, and the cemetery features silent cannon and monuments to honor the fallen soldiers of this historic battle. Today, the cemetery is also the burial ground for veterans from all of America's subsequent wars. www.nps.gov/gett/Gettysburg Battlefield Tours -
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park can explore the historic battlefield alone, hire a licensed battlefield guide or join the battlefield bus tour for a personalized guided tour of the battlefield. Self-guided auto audio tours are available free of charge at the Gettysburg Museum & Visitors Center in cassette or CD format. The audio tour guides visitors through the park, highlights important sites throughout the battlefield and focuses on the lives and experiences of Civil War soldiers. Visitors looking for a more in-depth tour can hire a licensed battlefield guide who will drive guests through the park for a two-hour long tour. Guided bus tours are also available from March through mid-October. Licensed guide tours and bus tours are available on a first come, first served basis beginning daily at 8am. Guided tours and bus tours can also be reserved in advance by calling 877-874-2478. Check www.gettysburgguides.org for tour schedules, fees and more information.The David Wills House -
Located in downtown Gettysburg, this historic 1816 home was the center of Gettysburg's recovery efforts after the historic Battle of Gettysburg. David Wills was instrumental in establishing the Soldiers National Cemetery and President Lincoln worked on his Gettysburg Address speech while he was a guest at Wills' home. Today, the David Wills House is home to a museum that features six galleries, including Wills' office and the Lincoln bedroom. Open Weds.-Sun., 10am-5pm with extended summer hours. www.davidwillshouse.org