Gettysburg
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: Pennsylvania, State: Mid atlantic, United States of America
Area: 4.3 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Gettysburg,home to the Battle of Gettysburg (1863) of the American Civil War,draws in large numbers of tourists every year to visit the historical sites.Location
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Walk by candlelight into the realms of the unknown as you are escorted by a period dressed guide down the very streets the soldiers walked. Their tales and legends blend with bits of human interest and historical fact to make the walks both entertaining and educational for all ages.
The battlefield is now a National Park, traversed by more than 30 miles/48km of roads and tracks, with numerous monuments and memorial stones.
A seasonal performing animal theme park,Land of Little Horses offers hands-on activities and events.
Mulligan MacDuffer Adventure Golf and Ice Cream Parlour offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses on four acres surrounded by waterfalls, streams,caves and landscaping. Decorated with golf memorabilia,the clubhouse features an ice cream parlor and a 35 deck overlooking both golf courses and the pond.
The award-winning Shriver House Museum is \"dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg.\" First built in 1860, for George and Hettie Shriver, the home`s costumed guides 30-minute tour describes the Shriver family`s experiences during the War Between the States.The tour includes the Confederate sharpshooters nest in the attic where at least two soldiers were killed.