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Measure GettysburgPennsylvania, United States Remove Gettysburg LynchburgVirginia, United States Remove Lynchburg
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6 6.2
Connector Score 6.5 8.4
Safety 9.0 —
Affordability 6.5 7.2
Transportation 7.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 5.5
Walkability 7.3 4.5
Things to do 4.0 6.1
Food & dining 3.5 4.1
Places to stay 4.5 5.6
Nature & outdoors 2.0 5.5
Scenic value 3.8 6.3
Family friendliness 5.3 6.7
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.5 5.0
Nightlife 3.5 3.9
Remote-work friendliness 4.8 6.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 6.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $95
Mid-range $198 $144
Luxury $345 $239
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 100 93
Typical 1-bedroom rent — $1,100
Median home price $299,000 $229,800
Population 8,365 81K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gettysburg — 4 h 39 min details
Character
Best for Wine country —
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: July 1-3 anniversary weekend, Memorial… Peak: Fall

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