The famous town was once the site of the largest battle in the Western Hemisphere, and that haunting history turned it into one of America's most-visited destinations. Gettysburg is perhaps not the first place that comes to mind when one envisions a jumping-off point for Pennsylvania's natural pockets, yet that's exactly what it provides. The town sits close to Pennsylvania's southern border with Maryland, making it a convenient base to explore southern Pennsylvania's and northern Maryland's state parks, forests, and more. Several famous parks lie within a few hours of Gettysburg; however, for brevity, we narrowed this list to places within a 1-hour drive. The list is arranged from the places closest to Gettysburg to those farthest away.