Just south of the town is the location where the film Gettysburg was filmed. It's now the location for reenactments each year that depict the three-day battle which changed the course of American history and had a great influence on the American Civil War.

Typically, the reenactment is during the actual anniversary--the Fourth of July weekend (it happened July 1-3, but assume it's near that date that the reenactment occurs) but this year it rained and the reenactment was moved to August. The crowds were much smaller, but it was still a good experience.

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Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Wyndham Gettysburg is our favorite place to stay when we are in Gettysburg. Downstairs has just been renovated snd is beautiful. Restaurant is great with a wonderful menu. Beds were comfortable which is an important thing for me. Entire hotel is clean. Rooms could use some bathroom renovations but I understand that’s coming. Town and battlefield are just s short drive. I recommend this hotel for a great comfortable stay."

Sleep Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the best hotel rooms we've stayed in this year. For the price, it was the absolute best. The breakfast was eggs, sausage, and waffles plus cereal and fruit, just like the big-name hotels we've stayed in. The room was spacious, large screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and hair dryer. Both queen beds were super comfortable. The only negative was that DirecTV would lose the signal from time to time. Otherwise, it was an awesome 3-night stay."