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National Historic Site · Pennsylvania

Eisenhower National Historic Site

National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Historic Site
StatePennsylvania
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (105 mi)
Closest airportHGR (25 mi)
The Eisenhower home with Ike's putting green in the foreground
President Eisenhower was an avid golfer and had a putting green added to the backyard. Photo: NPS Photo

Eisenhower National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in Pennsylvania.

In the park service’s words

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • See the Angus Show Cattle (10 to 60 Minutes): A black Angus cattle herd still pasture in the fields once grazed by Eisenhower's own show herd. Visitors to the Eisenhower farm were often treated to a farm tour complete with Eisenhower showing off his pride and joy, the show cattle and show barn.
  • Tour the Eisenhower Home (20 to 40 Minutes): Extensively remodeled in the 1950s to suit the Eisenhowers and reflect their tastes, today the Eisenhower farmhouse is almost frozen in time, just as it when they left it to the American people. During your visit, take a tour inside the home to reflect on the moments and memories that it witnessed, from the historic me
  • Eisenhower Ranger Programs: Join Eisenhower National Historic Site Park Rangers for free tours of the Eisenhower home and other engaging and free ranger programming in Gettysburg.
  • B.A.R.K. Ranger at Eisenhower NHS: Bring your four-legged friends and they can become B.A.R.K. Rangers at Eisenhower National Historic Site
  • 3D Virtual Tours: Want to take a virtual behind the scenes tour of historic buildings at Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park? Access our 3D Virtual Tours here.
  • Eisenhower Junior Ranger Program: Become a Junior Ranger at Eisenhower National Historic Site!
  • Enjoy the View of the Mountains (10 to 60 Minutes): Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower loved their Gettysburg farm. The location was perfect to them--on a historic battlefield, in the midst of a rural landscape, with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside and mountains in the distance. The views you can see as you walk the farm grounds today are virtually unchanged from

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. The grounds are open thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset. Visit https://sunrise-sunset.org/us/gettysburg-pa. For the Eisenhower Home tours visit https://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/eisenhower-farm.htm

Getting there

The grounds of Eisenhower NHS are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Visitors may drive directly to Eisenhower NHS, using the entrance on Emmitsburg Road (250 Eisenhower Farm Rd). Once on-site, follow signage for directions on parking.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) Hagerstown, MD No road route 25 Regional
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) Harrisburg, PA No road route 38 Regional
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 53 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

Weather

https://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/weather.htm

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 105 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Eisenhower National Historic Site?

No entrance fee.

Where is Eisenhower National Historic Site?

In Pennsylvania. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field, about 25 miles away.

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