Visitor Information
Tidbits to help you plan your trip!
Visitor Information
Tidbits to help you plan your trip!
Parking
Public parking is available at the Racehorse Alley Parking Garage located behind the Gettysburg Hotel, and metered street parking is available throughout town. Please visit the Borough of Gettysburg website for more information on parking and instructions on how to use the mobile app to pay for parking.
Hotel/B&B Guests
- If you are staying for the weekend, we ask that you leave your car at your hotel/B&B if at all possible.
- If you are staying in a hotel/B&B in town, we encourage you to walk to the festivities!
- If you are staying in a hotel/B&B outside of town, please ask your hotel/B&B if they are providing transportation into town or participating in a shuttle service for the event.
- If you are staying for the weekend, we ask that you leave your car at your hotel/B&B if at all possible.
- If you are staying in a hotel/B&B in town, we encourage you to walk to the festivities!
- If you are staying in a hotel/B&B outside of town, please ask your hotel/B&B if they are providing transportation into town or participating in a shuttle service for the event.
Friday Evening
Parking in town will be limited - please plan to walk, carpool, or use public transportation. If you are driving into town, there will be road closures for the parade. Navigate to the Racehorse Alley Parking Garage at 74 East Racehorse Alley or find street parking.
Saturday
For those driving in for the day, we have a couple of options. Please purchase your parking passes before you come to save money and help us plan for accommodating the demand. Day-of parking rates will vary and event lots will be cash only.
Event parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on December 7
Event parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on December 7
VIP Parking - $20 Online ($25 day of event - CASH ONLY)
- One Parking Placard at centralized, convenient parking location
No shuttle needed - short walk into center of the festival
37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg
- One Parking Placard at centralized, convenient parking location
No shuttle needed - short walk into center of the festival
37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg
General Parking - $10 Online ($15 day of event - CASH ONLY)
- One Parking Placard at satellite parking location (shuttle service available - walk into festival possible, but )
Free shuttle from parking lot to festival available. Distance to festival is approximately 1 mile.
731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg
- One Parking Placard at satellite parking location (shuttle service available - walk into festival possible, but )
Free shuttle from parking lot to festival available. Distance to festival is approximately 1 mile.
731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg
Overnight Accommodations
We hope you plan to stay for the weekend in Gettysburg for the event! Are you wondering where to stay? Lodging options will fill up, so make your reservation now!
Preferred Hotel List
Courtyard Gettysburg - With exclusive shuttle service into the Festival!
Wyndham Gettysburg - With exclusive shuttle service into the Festival!
1863 Inn of Gettysburg - Steps away from all of the activities!
Granite Hill Camping Resort - Open for winter camping!
Click here to view a list of lodging in the Gettysburg area!
Preferred Hotel List
Courtyard Gettysburg - With exclusive shuttle service into the Festival!
Wyndham Gettysburg - With exclusive shuttle service into the Festival!
1863 Inn of Gettysburg - Steps away from all of the activities!
Granite Hill Camping Resort - Open for winter camping!
Click here to view a list of lodging in the Gettysburg area!
Getting Here
There are many road closures planned for the weekend - starting on Friday afternoon - to prepare for the Jingle Bell Dash, Christmas Parade, and the street festivities on Saturday.
Major streets that will be closed starting on Friday afternoon are Baltimore Street (from Lincoln Square to the Borough Line), Steinwehr Avenue (to Culp Street), E. Middle Street (from Liberty to Baltimore Street), and Lefever Street. Major streets that will be closed on Saturday are Baltimore Street (from Lincoln Square to the Borough Line), Steinwehr Avenue (to S. Washington Street), and half of Lefever Street.
If you are staying at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg or the Inn at Cemetery Hill (check-ins on both Friday and Saturday), please use the 97/Baltimore Street exit and head north towards Gettysburg. When you approach the town limits, you may come across a sign that says Local Traffic Only - proceed on to navigate to your hotel.
If you are parking at the VIP lot on Saturday, please use the following routes to avoid road closures:
If you are parking at the General lot on Saturday, please use the following routes to avoid road closures:
Major streets that will be closed starting on Friday afternoon are Baltimore Street (from Lincoln Square to the Borough Line), Steinwehr Avenue (to Culp Street), E. Middle Street (from Liberty to Baltimore Street), and Lefever Street. Major streets that will be closed on Saturday are Baltimore Street (from Lincoln Square to the Borough Line), Steinwehr Avenue (to S. Washington Street), and half of Lefever Street.
If you are staying at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg or the Inn at Cemetery Hill (check-ins on both Friday and Saturday), please use the 97/Baltimore Street exit and head north towards Gettysburg. When you approach the town limits, you may come across a sign that says Local Traffic Only - proceed on to navigate to your hotel.
If you are parking at the VIP lot on Saturday, please use the following routes to avoid road closures:
- From Route 15 – Take the PA 116 – Hanover Road exit. Take PA 116 into the Borough of Gettysburg. Turn left on S. 5th Street, turn right on E. Middle Street, turn left on Liberty Street and follow to Lefever Street.
- From Route 30 East – Enter the town and turn left on S. 5th Street, turn right on E. Middle Street, turn left on Liberty Street and follow to Lefever Street.
- From Route 30 West – Enter the town and turn left on N. Washington Street. Turn right on W. Water Street, turn right on N. Stratton Street, turn left on E. Middle Street, turn right on Liberty Street and follow to Lefever Street.
If you are parking at the General lot on Saturday, please use the following routes to avoid road closures:
- From Route 15 – Take the US 15 Business – Hunterstown exit. Take US 15 Business into Gettysburg. Parking lot is on left hand side.
- From Route 30 East – After the Route 15 Interchange, turn right on Shealer Road, then turn left on Old Harrisburg Road. Parking lot is one mile ahead on left hand side.
- From Route 30 West – Enter the town and turn left on N. Washington Street. Turn right on W. Lincoln Avenue and follow the road to the parking lot. Parking lot is on right hand side.
Group Travel
We welcome groups, so load up your sleigh! Click here for our profile sheet.
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