Car Hire Gettysburg - Mini guide to Gettysburg

Famed for the three-day battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, Gettysburg marks the farthest point north of the march of the Confederacy. It was also where Abraham Lincoln made his famous Gettysburg Address. These days, the town attracts hordes of visitors to its wonderful historical park.

The Gettysburg Cyclorama, which is one of the last remaining cycloramas in the world, is a must-see when visiting the park. This gargantuan, circular painting was finished in 1884 by French artist Paul Dominique Philippoteaux. The painting depicts Pickett's Charge in meticulous detail, and is undoubtedly fascinating for Civil War aficionados.

The Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War and the Gettysburg National Cemetery are other attractions in the park. At the museum, you can view the Electronic Map Presentation, which delineates the battle and helps orient first-time visitors.

It's tiring work exploring the park, so a visit to one of the many restaurants can be relaxing. The Quality Inn and Holiday Inn Battlefield both have good restaurants and inviting lounges where you can lay back and relax while chatting over the day's exploration.

Antietam National Battlefield, only a stone's throw away from Gettysburg Battlefield, is another interesting place to visit. It was here, in 1862, that the South was driven back while first attempting to invade the North.

Gettysburg can be reached by taking US Route 15 north from Frederick, Maryland. The nearest interstate is I-70, which passes near Frederick. Amtrak makes a stop in Frederick, and has daily runs to Baltimore and Philadelphia. The nearest major airports to Gettysburg are in Baltimore and Philadelphia.