Overview
Gettysburg is a small town in South Dakota's Great Lakes region.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Gettysburg
Dakota Sunset Museum
Brown's Lodge & Hunting Ranch
Located on the banks of Lake Oahe, Brown’s Lodge & Hunting Ranch offers a variety of all-inclusive hunting and fishing packages.
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Getting there
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- PIR Pierre Regional Airport, Pierre — 46 mi away. Directions
- ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport, Aberdeen — 81 mi away. Directions
Gettysburg is located along U.S. Route 212, about 60 mi northeast of Pierre and 5 mi east of U.S. Route 83.
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dakota Sunset Museum
- Lunch Bob's Steakhouse
- Afternoon Brown's Lodge & Hunting Ranch
- Evening 212 Coffee Bean
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Gettysburg, population 1,100 (2020), is the county seat of Potter County along the 45th parallel. Gettysburg was platted in 1884 and was named in commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. A large share of the early settlers were Civil War veterans of the Union Army. Gettysburg was once home to Gettysburg Air Force Station which closed in 1968.
West of Gettysburg is Lake Oahe, which offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.
Get in
Gettysburg is located along U.S. Route 212, about 60 mi northeast of Pierre and 5 mi east of U.S. Route 83.
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