Gettysburg Battlefield
Written by my friend Teodoro Martin
A trip to Gettysburg is one of our favorite day trips. Before we leave we pack sodas and lunch for a picnic. Make sure the dog has plenty of food and water and set the home security system.
Gettysburg is about one hour away but has a full day of activities when we arrive. The first stop is the bookstore at the Visitor’s Center at the Gettysburg Battlefield. They offer several auto tour CDs for sale. We have one of the CDs and take the opportunity to drive the route while listening to the narration. The CD is narrated by one of the popular battlefields guides and provides many facts about the three day battle. Another option is to hire a guide to drive your car. They are so knowledgeable and well worth the price.
Gettysburg has tour companies that have ghost tours in the evening and into the night. They are fascinating. You can literally feel the anguish and emotions of spirits from the past as you walk through haunted sections of the battlefield. If haunted Gettysburg is not your thing, there are plenty of Civil War historical sites and museums to visit.
We have small children so family friendly parks and picnic sites are critical. There are several nice playgrounds and we always stop and have a late lunch before heading back home.
