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Measure GettysburgPennsylvania, United States Remove Gettysburg FrederickMaryland, United States Remove Frederick
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6 5.7
Connector Score 6.5 7.3
Safety 9.0 —
Affordability 6.5 4.5
Transportation 7.0 5.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 4.0
Walkability 7.3 4.2
Things to do 4.0 6.2
Food & dining 3.5 6.1
Places to stay 4.5 5.8
Nature & outdoors 2.0 6.0
Scenic value 3.8 7.5
Family friendliness 5.3 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.5 5.0
Nightlife 3.5 4.1
Remote-work friendliness 4.8 4.8
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $138
Mid-range $198 $203
Luxury $345 $327
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 100 120
Typical 1-bedroom rent — $1,850
Median home price $299,000 $401,500
Population 8,365 92K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Ferry
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gettysburg — 45 min details
Character
Best for Wine country History, Wine country
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Shopping
When to go Peak: July 1-3 anniversary weekend, Memorial… Peak: Spring through fall, especially fall we…

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