Tap the Let’s Roam app and walk Gettysburg’s streets solving history‑based clues, photo challenges, and local riddles. This self‑guided ghost hunt blends battlefield history with urban exploration—perfect for groups that want history, puzzles, and a dash of the uncanny.
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The streetlights throw long shadows across cobblestones as your group taps the Let’s Roam app and steps into Gettysburg’s evening. You follow prompts down Lincoln Square, past stately brick homes and war‑scarred monuments, solving riddles that require an eye for plaques and hidden details. Every clue nudges you toward a new corner of a town where history and rumor collide.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness for 1.5–2 hours of walking and light stair use; suitable for most adults and older children.
Wildlife
History
Gettysburg’s identity is dominated by the July 1863 battle and Lincoln’s 1863 Gettysburg Address; the town served as a major Civil War field hospital and burial ground.
Conservation
Respect historic markers and stay on designated paths; the National Park Service manages the battlefield with preservation and archaeological sensitivity—avoid touching artifacts or climbing monuments.
Reserve your spot on the Self Guided Ghost Hunt Ghosts of Gettysburg today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and Redeem First
Install the Let’s Roam app and redeem your voucher on your mobile device before you start to avoid delays at the trailhead.
Charge Your Phone
The experience runs through the app with photo submissions—bring a full battery or a power bank to keep the hunt moving.
Wear Supportive Shoes
Expect 1.5–2 hours of walking on mixed pavement and packed dirt; comfortable walking shoes reduce fatigue and improve focus.
Respect Memorial Sites
Keep noise to a minimum near monuments and cemeteries and follow posted rules—this is both a historic site and public space.
Smartphone with Let’s Roam App
Required to run the scavenger hunt, view clues, and submit photo challenges.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes make pavement and historic-site paths easier on feet and knees.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated keeps you alert for clues, especially on warmer days.
summer
Portable charger
A backup battery ensures your device won’t die mid‑hunt when you need it most.