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    Gettysburg National Military Park

    Probably the most famous American battlefield, Gettysburg marked the turning point in the Civil War. Later, President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address here. Dogs are allowed to visit the outside portions of the battlefield on leash. They are not allowed into buildings or the cemetery. The battlefield consists of Auto Touring, walking and you can get tapes or CDs to guide you on your tour. Visit Website

    Or call (717) 334-1124 for more information.

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    BringFido Guest Rating

    Gettysburg National Military Park has received a rating of 4.6 out of 5 bones by 7 canine critics on BringFido.

    • Marissa
      Oct. 4, 2021
      Loved Walking with our Pup

      A caravan-style tour of the site was perfect because our dog rode alone with us. The only place he wasn’t allowed was the visitors center (no buildings) and the National Cemetery. But there was so much to walk and see, including Little Round Top!

    • Emily
      Jul. 16, 2021
      Great for a Day with a Dog

      Make sure you arrive at the Visitor Center early (like an hour or so before they open!) to get great, crowd-free photos with the beautiful sign and the statue of Abe. There are maps up for grabs without going inside which is really convenient. The trails that branch off the Visitor Center are lovely and we made a really long loop. Getting an early start meant enjoying a lot of great areas with little to no crowds even on a holiday weekend.

      Pretty much all the monuments are dog-friendly, just no cemeteries and nothing indoors. When you are done for the day do a tick check- we found one on our pup even though he is up-to-date on his preventions.

    • Nicholas
      Apr. 10, 2021
      Full of history

      From what we could tell there was 2 dog friendly trails. We hiked before visitors center open so there may be more options available. Get there early it fills up quickly after nine am.

    • Theresa
      May. 15, 2018
      Self-guided audio car tour

      Dogs aren't allowed in the visitor center, but we got out of the hot car and waited in the shade of the bookstore entrance side while we took turns inside. You'd have to ask if they're allowed at the outdoor patio with umbrella-covered tables outside the saloon. This picture was taken at the separate bathroom rest stop on the self-guided, car audio tour.

    • Brea
      More than a year ago
      Lots of choices

      Lots of different kinds of places for walks. We had a pleasant little hike on Culp's Hill.

    • Courtney
      More than a year ago
      Historical Adventure!

      This was a great trip! You can take your dog along! Just no cemeteries or inside the buildings. Everyone was very sweet to my dog. There were a lot of people on Memorial Day so I was glad that my dog handled crowds of hands petting him so well. Definitely NOT a place for unfriendly dogs.

    • Becky
      More than a year ago
      Wonderful sight seeing

      I took my Shepherd (Canine Good Citizen and Therapy certified) to the parks and took some of the most gorgeous pictures, to date, of him. People were friendly and receptive towards his friendly attitude. The park is NOT a good place to take an unsocialized dog because people naturally approach you and want to pet your dog. GREAT hiking, wonderful trails.

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