Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gettysburg, PA

  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • From The Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg to Sachs Covered Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gettysburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • From The Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg to Sachs Covered Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gettysburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
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Candlelit walking tours lead guests to various haunted locations around Gettysburg, including battlefields, cemeteries, and houses
1.4 Miles
96% 3778 votes
History Museums 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is the hub where visitors can see exhibits related to the historic battlefield. Staff, guides and park rangers here are also able to assist in setting up walking tours of the area.
1.2 Miles
92% 338 votes
Horseback Riding West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can ride on the Gettysburg Battlefield with Confederate Trails of Gettysburg. The company offers both guided tours, and tour narration through individual devices along with special event carriages and horses.
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95% 601 votes
History Museums 309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
George Washington Shriver brought the home, now the Shriver House Museum, in 1859 for $290. Visitors to the museum can tour four restored floors of the home with costumed guides, and learn about the civilian experience during the Civil War.
0.7 Miles
93% 411 votes
History Museums 111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
0.7 Miles
90% 502 votes
Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
3.8 Miles
98% 176 votes
Horseback Riding 305 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Cornerstone Farm Horseback Tours is a business providing visitors with the opportunity to travel along the battlefields of Gettysburg by horseback. Each tour of the area led by a historical guide and filled with a great deal of historical information.
0.8 Miles
90% 262 votes
History Museums 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
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91% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
For over 80 years, the Majestic Theater has been host to endless films and live productions. This small-town theaters boasts vintage ambiance and architecture as well as on-site catering and full-service concessions.
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86% 968 votes
History Museums 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can tour her home with costumed interpreters and see the restored Jennie Wade House, as it was on that fateful day.
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours offers guided, one-hour evening candlelit walks around the historical battlefield. Focusing on visiting areas that local legends repute to be haunted at this historical site, the tour recommends reservations for its nightly excursions.
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