Gettysburg Photos: Images of Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg is an important historic site that attracts visitors from all over the country to participate in a wide variety of activities including walking and driving tours, campfire programs, living history demonstrations, Junior Ranger programs and specialized group tours. The Pennsylvania countryside surrounding Gettysburg is beautiful and offers lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. See the following photos of Gettysburg and learn more about this region.

For more getaway planning information, see A Visitors Guide to Gettysburg.

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Take a Photo Tour of Gettysburg

Gettysburg Cemetery Hill — Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc.

The Gettysburg Battlefield extends along 40 miles of scenic roads and has 1,400 monuments, markers, and memorials that commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Oliver Otis Howard

Oliver Otis Howard was a Union general in the American Civil War. He fought from the first battle of Bull Run through the Gettysburg campaign.

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Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center

The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center opened in 2008 and features 139,000 square feet of exhibit space, a theater, bookstore, and restaurant.

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Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting

The Gettysburg Cyclorama is the largest oil painting in North America and depicts the Gettysburg Battlefield in amazing detail. The one-of-a-kind circular painting measures nearly 400 feet by 80 feet. The painting underwent a multi-million restoration and reopened in 2008. The Cyclorama painting is a "must see" when visiting Gettysburg.

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Gettysburg Horseback Tours

Visitors enjoy scenic rides and tour the Gettysburg National Military Park by horseback.

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Shriver House Museum

The Shriver House Museum provides a glimpse at the civilian experience during and after the deadliest battle ever fought on American soil. The home of George and Hettie Shriver has been restored to it's original 1860's appearance and displays many artifacts from that time period.

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Gettysburg-Re-enactment

Several Civil War Re-enactments are held throughout the year at Gettysburg. These events are a great time to visit the battlefield and learn more about the historic war.

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Gettysburg Monuments in Fall

Gettysburg is especially beautiful when the leaves change during the fall season. It is a nice time to tour the battlefield and learn more about the Civil War.

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Gettysburg Antiques

Gettysburg is a charming historic town with great antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

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Abraham Lincoln - Gettysburg

Abraham Lincoln Statue — Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Abraham Lincoln visited Gettysburg after the end of the Civil War to help dedicate the National Soldiers Cemetery. He spoke briefly and inspired the nation to move forward with his "Gettysburg Address". This statue of Lincoln is at the entrance to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

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Gettysburg Museum Exhibits

The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center tell the story of the American Civil War and Battle of Gettysburg through a variety of exhibits, interactive displays, and films.

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Pennsylvania Monument

This monument is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers of Pennsylvania.

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Adams County, Pennsylvania Scenery

The scenery around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is beautiful. Here is a view of a covered bridge nearby in Adams County.

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North Carolina Monument

This monument is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers of North Carolina.

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Virginia Monument

This monument is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers of Virginia.

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Winfield Scott Hancock

Winfield Scott Hancock was a Union General who was noted for his leadership during the Civil War.

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Dobbin House - Gettysburg

Dobbin House is a colonial restaurant and a house that dates back to 1776. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the top restaurants in Gettysburg.

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Gettysburg Parade

Gettysburg hosts many special events throughout the year to honor and remember the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Gettysburg in the Fall

Gettysburg is especially beautiful during the fall season.

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Brother to Brother

The Civil War was the only war where Americans fought against each other. This monument reminds us that brothers fought against brothers.

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Majestic Theater Performing Arts Center

The Majestic Theater Performing Arts Center was beautifully restored in 2005 and offers a wide range of performing arts and cinema.

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Gettysburg Castle Monument

The castle monument at the top of Little Roundtop is dedicated to the 12th and 44th New York Infantry.

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Maryland Monument

This monument is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers of Maryland.

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Town of Gettysburg

Gettysburg is a charming historic town with great antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

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Gettysburg Hotel

The Gettysburg Hotel dates back to 1797 and is located in the heart of downtown Gettysburg.

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Abraham Lincoln Sculpture

These sculptures of Abraham Lincoln are on display at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

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View from Little Round Top

Little Round Top was one of many areas of conflict during the bloody struggles at Gettysburg on July 2nd, 1863. Today, visitors stand on the hillside and see an expansive view of the region.

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Eisenhower National Historic Site

Dwight D. Eisenhower retired in Gettysburg after World War II. Visitors can visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site and tour the home, enjoy a self-guided walk around the farm, or join a park ranger for a guided tour.

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Gettysburg Segway Tour

Visitors take a Segway personal transporter on a spin through the town of Gettysburg and join a Licensed Battlefield Guide for a unique experience. Along the way, they learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, with rest stops at key locations on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

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Hollabaugh Bros. Apple Orchard

Adams County is apple country and home to the National Apple Museum and the Gettysburg Wine and Fruit Trail. There are several apple orchards in the region.

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Gettysburg Cemetery

More than 165,000 soldiers fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and 51,000 soldiers became casualties in what remains the largest battle ever fought in North America. Gettysburg National Military Park serves as a cemetery and a memorial to those who died during this tragic event.

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New York Monument

This monument is dedicated to the Civil War soldiers of New York.