Waited until Friday, November 28th, 2008 for the historically restored cyclorama to be unveiled to take a little trip to Gettysburg. We also wanted to explore the new and exciting visitor's center and museum. The Foundation outdid themselves in building this marvelous visitor's center. Although some have criticized the combined pricing to view the movie, the cyclorama and the museum,... more

Lots of interactive exhibits, and various short films so allot it the time it deserves [2 hours min, you will probably be there longer]. We went for the private battlefield tour [booked at the visitor center] – this is a 2.5hour tour which is in your car [guide drives]. Our guide was extremely informative, and an ex-policeman [no speeding....]. Even... more

We went to school near there for 4 years and the older visitor's center left much to be desired. We were totally blown away by the new visitors center at the military park - you could easily spend an entire day there, and it's free for the most part. It was amazing. more

a part of our history , a must see , will make you feel our past more

We just came back almost two weeks ago from Gettysburg and we still can't get it out of our minds. My boys are 15,16 and 19 and they had no idea about the events of Gettysburg. We all just went because I thought it would be a great historical vacation. What a great trip we had. We initially only had... more

We paid for the guided tour and it was money well spent. Our guide asked where we were from and tailored the tour to us, including our states monument. It was very interesting and made our whole trip worthwhile. This is a MUST SEE. more

We live in PA and have been to Gettysburg many, many times and it goes without saying that it is a moving experience so this review is just on the new visitors center that recently opened and replaced the old, somewhat sad, previous one. The new center is a magnficent set up with an inviting dining area, complete with a... more

The National Parks are a treasure to this country. Gettysburg should not be missed. Our kids are ages 8,10, and 12. We purchased an auto tour CD at the visitor center titled "Dramatized Audio Tour". Take time to look because I later learned there were different versions and a different one might have met our needs better. Regardless, we prepared... more

Having done some reading prior to going, I was emotionally moved by the areas in the Military Park. The visitor center is great and the new movie with Morgan Freeman narrating is excellent. Make sure to set aside time to for the Museum in the visitor center. It is excellent as well. A large group, including teenagers and children, sat... more