Gettysburg is located in south central Pennsylvania, 118 miles west of Philadelphia, 180 miles east of Pittsburgh and 140 years from where significant events in United States Civil War occurred. This is the town where Abraham Lincoln gave the famed "Gettysburg Address" on November 19, 1863 (he was assassinated less than two years later), where tens of thousands of soldiers were killed over a three day period and where numerous other historic events which helped etch and shape the U.S., took place.

Gettysburg National Military Park: 6,000 acre park which includes 20 museums and numerous attractions and historical sites including the area where the "Battle of Gettysburg" took place from July 1st - 3rd, 1863, and 51,000 soldiers were killed or injured. The Gettysburg National Cemetery is also located here, which is where many of the fallen soldiers were laid to rest and where Lincoln gave his acclaimed speech to honor them and help inspire his nation to persevere. (Free Admission)

General Lee's Headquarters: Confederate commander, Robert E. Lee established his personal headquarters and made some decisive, strategic battle decisions in this old, 18th century stone house. This is now a museum with many original artifacts and items on display. (Free Admission)

Jennie Wade House: Home to the "Battle of Gettysburg's" only civilian casualty. Its structure and furnishings have been preserved through time and tell the story of her ordinary life and extraordinary death. Over 150 bullet and shell holes are seen today on the north end of the house, including the hole that her fateful bullet made as it passed through two doors and killed her while she was preparing bread for Union soldiers.

Lincoln Room Museum: Where Abraham Lincoln stayed and completed his 2-minute long "Gettysburg Address" on November, 18, 1863, the day before he was to give it.

Finding Cheap Flights to Gettysburg: From October through May, travel to Gettysburg is a lot cheaper and surprising deals are available. Also, hotel rooms, flights and car rentals during the weekdays are drastically cheaper than on weekends. Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the recommended airport for visiting Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.