Effective 5/31/21, all COVID-19 restrictions related to gatherings, restaurants, and others businesses were lifted. The masking order will be lifted on June 28 or when 70% of Pennsylvania adults are fully vaccinated, whichever comes first. Ease back into travel with a Weekend Easy getaway in Cumberland Valley. Our restaurants, shops, attractions, and hotels are ready to welcome you.
Overlooks and vistas are among some of the most popular hikes and for good reason. For most of us, the only time to really examine the landscape of a place is while standing on top of a mountain. In Cumberland Valley, there are a number of outstanding vistas to give residents and…
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Founded in 1750, Cumberland Valley is steeped in history – with museums, historical sites, and markers and monuments to the past. Yes, George Washington really did sleep here for a week in 1794 on his way to Western Pennsylvania to quell the Whiskey Rebellion; Olympian Jim Thorpe was a…
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Whether you like to cook or you want to explore a new hobby, The Kitchen Shoppe provides a fun, foodie-friendly environment with a huge variety of year-round cooking classes that accommodate all levels of experience. Best of all, you get to taste the delicious results! In addition to…
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Cumberland Valley’s self-guided walking tours provide the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the history of this region while keeping socially distant. Meander and explore at your own pace as you follow routes through both town and country locations that provide a delightful peek…
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Fall is the perfect time to plan your Weekend Easy getaway to Cumberland Valley. 1. Fall Foliage Drives -- The serene and stunning landscape of the Cumberland Valley makes it the ideal location for some leaf-peeping. With colors usually peaking in mid-to-late October, a leisurely drive…
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Have you ever wondered what the birds see as they soar across the rolling landscape of Cumberland Valley? If so, you can catch a glimpse at Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch, located along Route 74 on the border between Cumberland and Perry counties. Whether you are interested in experiencing…
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With limited opportunities for travel and social gatherings, keeping the kids occupied this year has proven to be a challenge. Explore these five hidden gems in Cumberland Valley that are sure to become some of your new favorite places for family fun. Create-A-Palooza Plan some creative…
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It easy to socially distance along the many picturesque trails that weave through the rich landscape of the beautiful Cumberland Valley. Take a deep breath and savor the quiet moments as you discover scenic overlooks, pretty parks, and historic sites while exploring the great outdoors…
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A short 15-minute drive from downtown Carlisle, Laurel Lake provides the perfect respite from the oppressive summer heat. Located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the original 25-acre lake was deliberately created in 1830 to provide water power for the nearby iron forge. (Click here to…
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Half Day Begin your birding journey in Carlisle at Letort Spring Run and Nature Trail to see a variety of songbirds, fishing birds, sparrows, woodpeckers, and hawks. For one of the best views of the Valley, continue to Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch which is the premier location west of…
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