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Getting to Gettysburg National Military Park

By Automobile
Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Visitor Center. The visitor center is located between Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134) and Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. Rt. 15). From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. 15).
By Air
Harrisburg International Airport at Middletown, Pennsylvania, is the closest air terminal, approximately 35 miles north of Gettysburg. The second closest is Baltimore-Washington International near Baltimore, Maryland. Gettysburg has a small airfield on Route 30 west of Gettysburg that will accommodate private aircraft.
Bus
There is no commercial bus service into Gettysburg at this time.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation system in Gettysburg at this time.

The park contains more than 26 miles of paved roads open for touring by private vehicle. Park visitors should begin their tour at the National Park Service Visitor Center. Visitors may tour the park on their own with the use of a self-guiding park map, hire a Licensed Battlefield Guide for a personal touch, or use one of the commercially available audio tours.

Getting Around Gettysburg
Currently there is no public transportation system in Gettysburg except for summer months when a shuttle runs through portions of downtown. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour on most borough streets, which are clearly marked with directional signs and turning lanes at prominent intersections. Metered public parking is available on most borough streets. For downtown convenience, public parking lots are available on East High Street and at the downtown parking deck on Race Horse Alley, accessible from North Stratton Street. Drivers should be mindful of slow moving horse-drawn carriages during spring, summer and fall months as well as heavy pedestrian traffic at intersections.