Probably the most well-known site from the days of the Civil War in America is the Gettysburg National Historical Park. This enormous park honors the memory of all who lost their lives during America's most tragic war.
Starting at the Visitor's Center, you can explore the history of the Civil War in the museum to give you a good understanding of what life was like during this rough period of American history. Whether you're a history buff or not, all Americans can appreciate this museum.
From there, you have the option of taking a guided tour on a bus, or to do a self-guided tour throughout the park. You're provided with a full map that also gives a full explanation of the top sites to see. The park has made it easy to follow this route as signs are placed throughout the drive to guide you. If you do need to leave a portion of the way in though, be aware that many of the roads are one-way and you may need to backtrack to get back to where you left off.
The amount of monuments in this park is astounding and impossible to stop and visit them all in one visit. However, the major ones can be covered in a few hours and the scenery is gorgeous. This is a great place to spend a day both for the scenery and to honor those who fought in this tragic war, as well as see where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address.
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