President Eisenhower was an avid golfer and had a putting green added to the backyard.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site · PA
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesReception Center Rehabilitation Project
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available10 activities
Park Name
InfoEisenhower National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoPA
Phone
Info7173389114
gett_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Road Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Living History
InfoAvailable
Activity: Historic Weapons Demonstration
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Museum Exhibits
InfoAvailable
Activity: Shopping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
InfoAvailable
Theme: African American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Farming and Agriculture
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Military
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: US Army
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Monuments and Memorials
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Presidents
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Social Movements
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Civil Rights
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
Infohttps://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Getting There
InfoThe 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 sig
GPS Coordinates
Info39.7958° N, -77.2651° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website