Hop In Your Car And Take Gettysburg National Military Park Auto Tour For An Incredible 23-Mile Scenic Drive In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 15, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A leisurely drive offers us a unique and relaxing way to admire the rolling landscape. With such a varied landscape – from mountains to farmland – Pennsylvania’s the perfect place to go on a relaxing drive. One scenic drive in Pennsylvania, in fact, will lead you past some of the most significant spots in Gettysburg National Military Park. Whether you’re a history buff or you just enjoy watching the scenery pass by, you’ll quickly find this is one of the best scenic drives around.
Exploring Gettysburg National Military Park is easy, whether you want to embark on a scenic hike, a bike ride, or even go on a virtual tour of the historic destination.
However, if you're a fan of scenic drives, you'll definitely want to gas up the car, load up with snacks, and follow the 23-mile self-guided auto tour.
If you check out the app store on your smartphone, you can find a narrative of the driving tour, perfect if you want to learn more about the history of Gettysburg.
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You don't have to stay in your car the entire time, either, as there are spots to pull over and get a closer look at the monuments and other landmarks.
The National Park Service recommends starting your tour at the Museum and Visitor Center, where you can watch a video overview of the role of Gettysburg in the Civil War.
Or you can just begin your scenic drive at McPherson Ridge. You definitely don't want to forget your camera; the trail is filled with photo-worthy scenes.
The final stop on the tour takes you to National Cemetery. How long the entire tour takes depends on how much time you spend at each site. You can do it in a few hours or take a few days.
Do you have a favorite scenic drive in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Ready for some more leisurely drives? Here are 10 beautiful backroads in Pennsylvania.
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