Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough of 8,254 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1780.
Why visit Gettysburg
Townapedia lists 463 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Majestic Theater, Gettysburg National Tower, Adams County Courthouse and Black Horse Tavern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Gettysburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gettysburg
Gettysburg (; locally ) is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 7,106 people.
From the Wikipedia article Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Gettysburg National Tower
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Observation tower
Museums and landmarks463
Adams County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Black Horse Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Dobbin House Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Restaurant in Pennsylvania
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House
Gettysburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Gettysburg National Military Park
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Gettysburg National Military Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
National park in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Sachs Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Schmucker Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
American Civil War site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Sheads House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
451 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes66
Bantam Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
82 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Borough BBQ
Restaurant · American, Barbecue
15 York Street, Gettysburg
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Ernie's Texas Lunch
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, American
58 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg
Mo-Sa 06:00-16:00; Su off
Friendly's
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
445 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:30
Kilwins
Ice cream · Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn · 0.5 mi
37 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Mai Noodle House
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
21 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00; Mo off
Mamma Ventura Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian
13 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg
Mo,Th 16:00-21:00; Tu,We 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
225 Buford Avenue, Gettysburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
54 more on the map.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Adams County Technical Institute
School · 1.6 mi
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg
Harrisburg Area Community College Gettysburg Campus
School · 0.8 mi
731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg
Healthcare3
Map of Gettysburg
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 21°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eisenhower Nhs Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Adams County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Bonneauville 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Biglerville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Carroll Valley 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Emmitsburg 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- New Oxford 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Taneytown 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hanover 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Highfield-Cascade 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Thurmont 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Waynesboro 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gettysburg Today, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 15-23-0291, artillery on seminary ridge - panoramio, David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HABS Eisenhower Farm, Jack E. Boucher, Public domain
- Sheads Gburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Sachs Bridge - Gettysburg, MGVH, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gburg Armory North, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gburg Seminary NE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Adams PA Courthouse 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College, Frederick Tilberg, Public domain
- Dobbin Gettysburg 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gettysburg mon 111th NY Inf, Smallbones, CC0
- Black Horse Tavern near Gettysburg, Frederick Tilberg, Public domain
- Gettysburg ELPMemorial, Memorial:architect Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945), sculptor Lee Oscar Lawrie (1877-1963). [1] Photo: User:Accurizer, Public domain
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