The town's motto is "A Good Place to Live," and it must be true, because Cumberland Valley's Mechanicsburg has been attracting residents and visitors since 1807. Mechanicsburg is a history lover's dreamtown, peppered with old Pennsylvania Railroad sites including: The Stationmaster's House built in 1863, the Passenger Station erected in 1866 and the Freight Station built circa 1870. The Frankenberger Tavern and Union Church, both built in the early 1800s, are excellent examples of early Pennsylvania architecture and lifestyle.
April 2010: Forbes ranked Carlisle-Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry) as No. 5 on its “most livable cities” list.
June 2010: Forbes ranked Carlisle-Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry) as No. 2 among America's best places to raise a family.
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To learn more about Mechanicsburg, please visit the Mechanicsburg Borough website.
Trip Ideas
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Area Code 717
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Market Street: 2nd Floor Gallery [105 S. Market St; 697.0502], located in an 1859 historic church, boasts fine art by national and regional artists. Across the street is The Rosemary House and Gardens [120 S. Market St; 697.5111], offering a great selection of tea and herbs, and a lovely garden. Also take a peak at Providence Boutique [102 S. Market St; 697.3640], an organic and natural fibers clothing shop, and Civil War and More [10 S. Market St; 766.1899] is a small gem packed with an eclectic selection of Civil War merchandise, and staff knowledgeable on local Civil War history.
Main Street: Gallerie Thirteen [13 E. Main St; 591.6940] is a metropolitan gallery featuring over 6,500 sq. ft. of fine art, crafts and jewelry, and 11 artist studios. Across the street is Eckels' Drugstore [36 E. Main St; 697.8404] - used as the ice cream parlor in the movie Girl Interrupted. Head west and watch a master craftsman build a violin at Hershey Violins, [11 W. Main St; 697-6341]. Next-door is Just Clogs, [15 W. Main St; 766.6092] featuring unique, comfortable shoes for all ages. The Fairy Godmother's Vintage Clothing store has an amazing inventory of vintage fashion. Cross the street and stop at the Potomac Bead Company [54 West Main St; 796.2323] and let yourself be tempted by the vast inventory of jewelry, beads and jewelry making supplies. Continue to Brittle Bark [215 W. Main St; 697.6950] and grab a tasty treat. Brittle Bark, featured on the Rachel Ray Show, crafts delicious varieties of peanut brittle, including Cherry Jubilee and Nutty Chai.
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Need a break or a quick pick-me-up? Stop in next door at Warm Hearts Cafe [25 E. Main St; 697.1600; breakfast for two $10; lunch for two $15] for a cup of coffee and home baked cakes. For delicious Italian cuisine and a warm, friendly atmosphere go to Jo Jo's Pizza & Pasta [107 W. Main St; 766.8292; lunch for two $15; dinner for two $25]. For dessert have hand-dipped apple pie ice cream at Rakestraw's [313 S. Market St; 691.5353; ice cream for two $10].
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Perfect for a romantic getaway or your annual girlfriends retreat, Orris House Inn [318 W. Main St; 798-2157; doubles $225] offers luxury, comfort, impeccable service and the downtown experience. This exquisite Second Empire mansion is a National Historic Landmark and an outstanding example of late Victorian architecture, rich in original woodwork, banisters and chandeliers. Your stay includes a cooked-to-order breakfast, evening wine and cheese reception, and fresh baked cookies anytime. |
Annual Events
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• April: Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival
• May: Art Walk & Wine Tasting
• June (3rd week of June): Jubilee Day is the largest one-day street fair on the East Coast.
Special thanks to the Innkeeper's Wife's Blog for provided info.
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