Attractions
Carlisle and the surrounding areas have something for every visitor. If you enjoy fishing, hiking, shopping, biking, touring historic sites and dining in some of the finest restaurants, you can find it here.
Local Tourism Information www.visitcumberlandvalley.com
Outdoor Recreation
Appalachian Trail - www.appalachiantrail.org
Bike Trails
State Parks - www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/region_dutch.aspx
Gifford Pinchot State Park, Michaux State Forest, Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Fly Fishing - Yellow Breeches Outfitters
Golfing - Mayapple, Carlisle Barracks golf course
History
Cumberland County Historical Society www.historicalsociety.com
Kings Gap Environmental Education & Training Center
US Army History & Education Center www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/index.htm
Gettysburg Battlefield and Visitor Center
Cars and Motorcycles
Carlisle Collector Car Shows - www.carsatcarlisle.com
Bike Week in Carlisle, Gettysburg and York
Harley-Davidson factory in York (free tours daily)
Carlisle Airport
Colleges
Dickinson College - www.dickinson.edu
Penn State Dickinson School of Law - www.dsl.psu.edu
Messiah College - www.messiah.edu
Entertainment
Allenberry Playhouse and Dinner Theatre
Carlisle Theatre
Shopping
A shopper's paradise
Antique stores, outlets, flea markets, yard sales, auctions and more
If you want to find something unique, try The Village Artisans Store in Boiling Springs.
www.villageartisansgallery.com
Festivals and County Fairs
Dancing
The Green Door - Home of the Central Pennsylvania Swing Dance Club
Dining
We have restaurants for every palate from Chili's and Applebees to local favorites such as The Boiling Springs Tavern and Rillo's.
Around the Area
Gettysburg (1/2hour), Lancaster (1 1/2 hours) and Hershey (1 hour) are easy day trips from our Bed & Breakfast.