Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From Rt 116: Turn north onto Knoxlyn-Orrtanna Rd (Needle & Thread at corner). Go 2.2 miles. Bear left onto Knox Road.
From Rt 30: 3 miles west of Gettysburg turn south on Knoxlyn Rd. Follow to end. Turn right onto Knoxlyn-Orrtanna Rd. Go 1/2 mile. Bear left onto Knox Rd.
Things to Do in Gettysburg Pennsylvania
If you are looking for an exciting destination with something for everyone to enjoy, you won't want to miss out on seeing everything Gettysburg has to offer. Gettysburg is a unique historic location full of life and numerous attractions that will give everyone a reason to stay longer. Gettysburg is an ideal hub for families, friends and couples to gather and spend time together. Here, you are free to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania while fully appreciating its historic past. You can also choose from any number of educational, exciting and unique activities to make the most of your stay. Experience all of Gettysburg's fantastic attractions with ease when you stay nearby at the Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA. Gettysburg recreation includes activities and destinations everyone can enjoy, from authentic battlefield reenactments and historic bus tours to museums and scenic nature trails.
Learn more about this city's incredible past while enjoying the outstanding scenery and visiting the locals' favorite spots. You will love the variety of Gettysburg activities you can experience, and you will have enough on your to-do list to fill your entire vacation with exciting events and beautiful destinations. Check out our massive list of things to see in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and start planning your trip now! You can book your stay at the Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA for convenient access to all the major destinations while enjoying a serene and comfortable camping experience. You will have access to all the essential amenities so you can enjoy a stress-free and fun camping adventure.
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the battlefield. Here visitors will find information on how to visit the park and what to see around Gettysburg.
The film narrated by Morgan Freeman ‘A New Birth of Freedom' will orient your group with the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. After the film, ascend the escalator to see the massive Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting — the largest painting in the country. This original 1884 work of art is larger than a football field and combines with an overhead canopy and three-dimensional diorama to create a Victorian illusion. Be surrounded by the action of Pickett's Charge on the third day of the battle. And don't miss the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, where the story of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War is told through 12 galleries, including artifacts, interactive exhibits and additional films. Allow one to two hours for the Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience.
Hours of Operation: 8AM – 6PM
Prices: Adults: $18.75 Seniors and Military Veterans: $17.76 Youth: $13.75 Active Military: FREE Children (5 and under): FREE
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Consistently rated among the best Gettysburg tours available, Gettysburg Tours, Inc. offers battlefield tours in our famous double decker buses or coach. Witness the Gettysburg Battlefield while traveling over the historic fields of Gettysburg on one of our two-hour Bus Tours. Tour the Gettysburg Battlefield on either an open air, Double Decker bus or on an enclosed air conditioned coach. Both bus tours have a National Park Service Licensed Guide on board. They offer a truly unique perspective into the struggles of the three days' battle.
For more information visit Gettysburg Bus Tours
778 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, our museum is an educational and inspiring experience for families or tour groups of all ages. The museum is a "must" see for all visitors to Gettysburg. Our self-guided tour presents a concise history of the Civil War era and Battle of Gettysburg with remarkable realism through life-sized dioramas. Experience a re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg in the digitally enhanced Battle room exhibit, followed by an animated Abraham Lincoln's deliverance of the Gettysburg Address. For more information please visit American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwher Ave
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions. Children (ages 7-12) visiting the site with their family may become Junior Secret Service Agents by completing the activities in the Junior Secret Service Training Manual provided at the site. New agents are awarded a badge and certificate. For more information visit Eisenhower National Historic Site
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325
The Gettysburg History Center proudly presents The Battle of Gettysburg in a truly unique and original light and sound show that is fully narrated. The three days of the epic battle are presented across a three-dimensional landscape that is the largest military diorama in the United States at over 800 square feet of display. Get a bird's eye view of the the "whole" battlefield as it appeared in 1863 and gain a better appreciation for the scope of this historical moment as the models and topography are to scale and historically accurate. Included is a light and sound show, with over 20,000 hand-painted miniatures.
241 Steinwehr Ave
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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