Adams County

The turning point of the American Civil War, where the Gettysburg battlefield, monuments, and the historic town tell the story of 1863.

Adams County is located in southern Pennsylvania, bordering Maryland, with its county seat Gettysburg famous for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg National Military Park is the core attraction, where the museum's cyclorama helps visitors understand the battle's progress; Little Round Top, Devil's Den, Culp's Hill, and the site of Pickett's Charge are scattered throughout; the Soldiers' National Cemetery is where Lincoln delivered his address, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site is also nearby. Spring to autumn is the best time to visit. There is no major airport here; visitors typically drive from Washington, Baltimore, or Harrisburg.

Destinations

• Gettysburg

Itineraries

• US & Canada East Grand Loop – A cross-border long-haul route from New York via Washington, D.C., Niagara Falls to Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec City.
• Pennsylvania Cross-State: Philadelphia to Pittsburgh – Head west from Philadelphia through Amish Country, Hershey, and Gettysburg to Fallingwater and Pittsburgh.
• Washington, D.C. to Shenandoah & Colonial Triangle – Head north from Washington, D.C. to historic battlefields, drive along the Skyline Drive on the Blue Ridge, and visit C…