Explore Downtown Gettysburg at your own pace with a self-guided audio walking tour. Using an application on your phone, get access to your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Visit the Gettysburg Heritage Center, the National Cemetery, the Witness Tree, and much more. Download your Action Tour Guide application and start your tour at the Gettysburg Heritage Center. Head north toward the National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his stirring Gettysburg Address. Learn next about the Jenny Wade House, the only civilian casualty in the whole battle. Note; This 1+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Downtown Gettysburg in 1-1.5 hours. Then, it’s on to the Children of Gettysburg museum, full of exhibits about those oft-forgotten witnesses to all the bloodshed. Admire the Witness Tree, where Lincoln's carriage passed on his way to deliver his speech. Pass the home of Hettie Shriver, and find out why she went out of the frying pan and into the fire. At the Pierce House Inn, learn of the home to a young girl who became an unlikely combat medic during and after the battle, See the Gettysburg Museum of history, a private collection of over 4,000 war-related artifacts, and learn about modern-day grave robbers. The next landmark you’ll pass is a peculiar one—the remnants of an old cannon! Then there’s the Adams County Courthouse, which became an impromptu hospital for wounded soldiers as the fighting raged on. Afterward, you’ll pass the site where Congressman Thaddeus Stevens once had an office. His name might not be as well-remembered as Lincoln’s, but he’s definitely a hero worth knowing. Then, past a life-size Lincoln statue perfect for photo ops, you’ll find the David Wills House, where the real Abraham Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address. Get to the Gettysburg Hotel, rumored to be one of the most haunted places in town. Finally, after hearing about the battle’s devastating aftermath, you’ll arrive at the train station which became an emergency medical station after the fighting had concluded at long last.

Experience a deep dive into the gripping three-day battle at Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Utilise this phone app and transform your car into a time machine, guiding you through key landmarks with vivid stories, all from the comfort of your vehicle. Start by downloading the app (not get your guide) and purchase the tour. One tour is enough for the whole car. Begin your tour with an introduction to the American Civil War as you drive to your first major stop, McPherson Ridge, where the battle of Gettysburg began. Take a moment to reflect at the Eternal Light and Peace Memorial, a symbol of unity post the battle. Continue on to Seminary Ridge where the stories of medics and wounded soldiers provide a raw and emotional perspective on the war's toll. Continue to the iconic Little Round Top where the narrative of the second day's intense fighting unfolds, painting a vivid picture of tactics, heroism, and loss. Next, Devil’s Den awaits, its name alone evoking curiosity about the events that transpired there. Drive by the Abraham Trostle Farm, which will give you a glimpse of what civilians went through during the battle. The majestic Pennsylvania State Memorial is your next destination; it's the largest monument in Gettysburg. Travel to Culp’s Hill and hear stories about the fights in the dark hours on the second day of the battle. Delve into the climax of the battle at the High water mark. Learn about the fateful Pickett’s Charge, a pivotal moment that decided the battle's final outcome. End your journey at the hallowed grounds of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Pay your respects to the valiant souls who laid down their lives. Here, amidst the rows of gravestones, reflect on the profound impact of those three fateful days in Gettysburg. This self-driven tour offers not just facts, but stories, emotions, and a deep connection to history. And, when your journey ends, you're ideally positioned to further explore or reflect upon a turning point in America's story.