The Battlefield
For Those With Mobility Impairments: Touring may be done in your own vehicle. Battlefield bus tours are also available at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Wayside plaques and exhibits along the tour route are partially accessible on paths and in flat, grass covered areas. Restrooms at the South End and West End Comfort Stations are handicapped accessible.
Motorized scooters used for mobility are allowed anywhere in Gettysburg National Military that is open to the public including roadways, walkways, mowed areas and established trails and where a scooter can be used safely. You must use your own judgment in determining what areas of the park are safe to travel with your motorized scooter.
Please be aware that conditions along trails can change quickly based on site conditions and weather.
For Those With Hearing Impairments: The free park map and guide available at the Visitor Center is keyed to the self-guiding tour signs along the park roads. Wayside exhibits with text and visual illustrations are also located throughout the park. With advance notice, ASL services can be coordinated by the park to accompany a battlefield tour or program.
For Those With Sight Impairments: Visitors may wish to hire a licensed battlefield guide at the Visitor Center. The guide will present a two-hour tour in your own vehicle. Audio narration of the Gettysburg battlefield auto tour is available by downloading the official National Park Service app. The official park map and guide is available in braille at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Audio descriptions of the park map and guide are also available online.
Park Buildings
Museum and Visitor Center
For information regarding accessibility in the Museum and Visitor Center, please visit the Gettysburg Foundation Guest Guidelines & Policies page.
The David Wills House
For Those With Mobility Impariments: The Wills House is fully accessible. Restrooms are located on the first floor and access to the second floor is by elevator. For those with hearing or sight impariments, there is a variety of written information and sound assistance devices available for your use. Ask at the information desk for assistance.
Walking Trails in the Park
The two major self-guided walking tours are the Cemetery Ridge Trail Walking Tour and the National Cemetery Walking Tour. The guide for the National Cemetery Walking Tour is available at the park information desk or through the official National Park Service app. The booklet for the Cemetery Ridge Trail is available in the park bookstore or for free through the National Park Service app.
For Those With Mobility Impairments: There are pedestrian trails at Big and Little Round Top, at Devil's Den, and across the field of Pickett's Charge. These trails are over uneven earthen terrain with very limited paved areas. Extra caution should be used in these areas. Approximately 50% of the Cemetery Ridge Trail is accessible over level paved ground. The National Cemetery has paved roads and may be toured by vehicle. Notify the park ranger at the Visitor Center information desk for approval to enter the cemetery by vehicle. The burial areas are mown grass.
For Those With Hearing Impairments: Park trails have printed guides available. Ask for assistance at the Museum and Visitor Center information desk.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
The home and farm of the 34th President of the United States is located adjacent to Gettysburg National Military Park. Visitors may drive directly to Eisenhower National Historic Site and follow signs for on-site parking. Accessible parking and restrooms are available at the site. Visitors may spend as much time as they like at the Eisenhower farm.
For Those With Mobility Impairments: Accessible parking is located on the farm in the paved area by the large bank barn. Follow the accessible parking directional signs when entering the site from Emmitsburg Road and park in the designated spots. The first floor of the house is accessible with staff assistance. The second floor requires a climb up a flight of stairs. A photo book of the second floor is available. The grounds around the house are gently rolling paved paths. Accessible restrooms are located in the lower level of the Eisenhower bank barn.
For Those With Hearing Impairments: Tours of the house and grounds are available in printed form.
For Those With Sight Impairments: Rangers are available throughout the site to provide information and assistance. A large print guide to the house is available for those with reduced vision.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
