Planning your visit

We are looking forward to seeing you on campus! Refer to the information below for travel, lodging, and dining recommendations to enhance your stay in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 

Traveling to Gettysburg

By Car

When traveling by car, please use the GPS address of 300 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, which will take you to the Eisenhower House Admissions Office and FourJay Welcome Center. Visitor parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Eisenhower House–enter off of W Stevens Street. 

Gettysburg College Transportation Services

Visitors, guests, and parents are welcome to arrange transportation through Gettysburg College Transportation Services. Before booking any travel — including airline, train, bus, or metro tickets — please review the Important Transportation Information available at: https://www.gettysburg.edu/offices/transportation/

Please select the Alumni and Guest Travel option located in the middle of the page in the blue box. Please contact the Transportations Office with any questions at 717-337-6923, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.

By Plane

The closest and most convenient airports are:

  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (1-hour drive)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (1.5-hour drive)
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (1.5-hour drive).

By Train

The Harrisburg Amtrak Station is about a 1-hour drive from campus.
Baltimore Washington Airport – BWI Amtrak is 1.5-hour drive.

Campus Map

Locate and explore Gettysburg College buildings, food locations, parking lots, accessible structures, and more.

Gettysburg College online map

Lodging and Dining

The Hotel Gettysburg

the Gettysburg Hotel on Lincoln Square at dusk
The Hotel Gettysburg, established in 1797, is located in the heart of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-2000 or 866-378-1797

Owned by Gettysburg College, the Hotel Gettysburg is located in the heart of historic downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, within walking distance of campus. The central location of the hotel affords guests easy access not only to Gettysburg College but to the Gettysburg Battlefield, area attractions like the Majestic Theater, and the wonderful historic downtown Gettysburg shops and restaurants.

The hotel features 119 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Guests enjoy complimentary high speed WiFi, business center and fitness center access, a rooftop swimming pool, and new flat-screen TVs. The Hotel Gettysburg’s many suites offer ideal accommodations for families visiting Gettysburg College. Make a Hotel Gettysburg reservation for your next visit to Gettysburg College.