[gridlock]

The Gettysburg trip is really worth it.

Last time I was there I was more into it, having been a regular reader of the FReeper Foxhole for some time. I did a little research, so I knew what I wanted to see, and I understood the terrain. You stand there on top of Seminary Ridge, and look down on the field where the charge was repulsed, and it is really incredible.

The only thing about Gettysburg is that, to me, the monuments get in the way, and detract from the overall experience. That rudely constructed low brick wall is much more important than the Greek revival five story structure next to it. I think Antietam would be much better in this regard. Much less built-up.

[SAMWolf]

I've heard that complaint about Gettysburg before, it's been too built up and "commercialized"

At least the Gettysburg Tower is gone now.

[Samwise]

The Gettysburg trip is really worth it.

I'll second that.

We took a family vacation to D.C. and Gettysburg the week before 9/11. If you ever get the chance, go. Buy one of the audio tapes for your car. Even Samwise Jr. was intrigued--although she was disappointed not to see a ghost. ;^)

I can understand why all the ghost stories abound. I don't believe in that stuff and consider myself pretty rational, but even I was "creeped" a little bit at times. I can't explain the feeling, but something just knaws at you from the battlefields.