MayorDJQ
Top Post Dawg
As the title suggests, I was thinking of driving to Gettysburg Saturday after the tech sessions. Google maps shows it as about 75 miles, and may be a nice scenic drive.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
Any interest in a side trip to Gettysburg?
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berks_tom
Veteran Member
I travel that route at least half a dozen times per year (travel for work). It is a nice scenic drive. It should take about 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
MayorDJQ
Top Post Dawg
Cool. I may do it solo if no one else is interested. Saturday after the tech sessions should be good. Or Sunday AM if I don't feel like polishing the car.
MayorDJQ
Top Post Dawg
Well I've never been to any of them. If a group wanted to go to a closer one, that's cool too.
tomo366
TDI Lifer, Member #68
Bull Run is Closer (Manassas) Antietam is Closer Gettysburg does have a new Visitors center that is fabulous!
BrentRN
Veteran Member
It's a straight run up Rte 15 to Gettysburg that would take about 90 minutes. I just got back from the new Visitors Center and can highly recommend the trip. The center has completely revamped the museum to create a very educational and entertaining history of the Civil War with, of course, a focus on the 1863 battle. The Cyclorama painting has been restored and now presented with a light and sound show. The visitor center can be done in about 2 hours.
If you want a guided tour of the battlefield you will need at least 3 hours. I would advise TDI members to reserve a guided tour in advance. The guide will ride in your car for $55; a per-person bargain compared to the $35 pp bus tour. You must reserve a tour guide at least 3 days in advance.
Remember that it is a holiday weekend and there will be crowds.
Another piece of advice: Be sure to buy your tickets to the museum online before leaving. There is usually no wait at the Will Call line but you may wait over 30 minutes in the other ticket lines.
http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/visit/center.html
If you want a guided tour of the battlefield you will need at least 3 hours. I would advise TDI members to reserve a guided tour in advance. The guide will ride in your car for $55; a per-person bargain compared to the $35 pp bus tour. You must reserve a tour guide at least 3 days in advance.
Remember that it is a holiday weekend and there will be crowds.
Another piece of advice: Be sure to buy your tickets to the museum online before leaving. There is usually no wait at the Will Call line but you may wait over 30 minutes in the other ticket lines.
http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/visit/center.html
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Gettysburg is a great trip and a nice drive. I'll second the recommendation for a tour guide, unless you just want to poke around yourself. Either way, you won't be disappointed if you're a history buff.