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Cumberland Valley
Looking for the latest and greatest in the Cumberland Valley? You'll find it here. Discover what's new in the area, explore our diverse downtowns, find the perfect planning tools, and uncover what makes this a unique destination.
Cumberland Valley is conveniently located in the number one visited region in Pennsylvania. We are surrounded by popular destinations like Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and Gettysburg and 30 minutes from Harrisburg International Airport and Amtrak. Our hub location allows you to experience more with every visit and our easy accessibility to New York City, Washington D.C. and Baltimore makes getting here effortless.
If you are searching for a reason to visit, it won't take us long to convince you. Cumberland Valley is known for its scenic beauty, downtown charm, friendly atmosphere, and easy-to-navigate location. Only here can you zip down the highway to discover another walkable downtown or travel up a mountain road to beautiful scenic vistas, all before you've even had lunch. So go ahead, and plan your Weekend Easy getaway to Cumberland Valley. The hardest part is returning home.
Charming Lodging in the Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley’s lodging options make it easy for you to find your home-away-from-home during your visit. Our hotels fit every style and budget and our unique B&Bs are a great choice for travelers...
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Carlisle: A Historic Small Town
Carlisle is one of 20 nominees in USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns. All nominees have small populations of less than 25,000 but are rich in fascinating history. Show your support for Carlisle by...
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Camp Michaux and Sunset Rocks: History, Vistas and More
Purple Lizard Maps is an independent cartographic design firm dedicated to making beautiful maps of beautiful places for people who want to get the most out of their recreation. They immerse themselves in the...
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New Locations Along the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail
The Cumberland Valley Beer Trail launched in April 2017 with 15 participating locations. With the newest digital passport now available, the trail has expanded to 30 locations -- from Shippensburg to Harrisburg --...
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Rediscover the Simple Pleasures of Travel in Cumberland Valley
This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength and promising future of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. The 39th annual NTTW takes place from...
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6 Reasons Why Fly-Fishing is Special to Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley has been described as one of the first published places to fly-fish and this area continues to be world-renowened for the quality of its fishing. There are countless reasons people visit Cumberland...
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Top 10 Events: May 2022
The spring festival season is in full swing with events celebrating gardening, the arts, delightful wines, delicious food, and more. And, be sure to check out suggestions to help you celebrate Mother's Day in...
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Truly Unique Cumberland Valley B&Bs
Cumberland Valley B&Bs are truly unique! Bed & Breakfasts often promote their unique history, style, location, or amenities. Each B&B in the Cumberland Valley offers at least one truly unique quality...
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Tips for Backpacking & Camping in the Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley is a beautiful natural location with abundant and easily accessible outdoor recreation opportunities. Outdoorsy travelers enjoy the wide-open spaces away from the crowds. With that in mind, here...
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2022 Cumberland Valley Beer Trail
Raise a pint, the 2022 Cumberland Valley Beer Trail launches April 26, 2022! Since 2017, the Beer Trail has been promoting craft breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries in Cumberland Valley. The free digital...
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During this event, you will enjoy great indoor displays of concepts, customs, and historically-significant cars and trucks; test...
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Carlisle Events and the Downtown Carlisle Association present the annual and always popular Ford Parade and Downtown Street Party...
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The Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival fills Front and Third Streets near Children's Lake in the historic village of Boiling...
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Jubilee Day: A great way to kick off the summer. Presented annually by the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce, Jubilee Day is the...
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Celebrating 25 years of Fountain Festival fun. Friday, June 17, 2022 Streets are closed at 2:00 PM and vendors begin to arrive....
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The Iron Bridge Music Festival & Beer Garden will again be held at the beautiful New Cumberland Borough Park on Friday, June...
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Home to a diverse group of General Motors vehicles, from vintage muscle to the modern 5th Generation Camaro, this is the place to...
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After a break of several years, Summerfair returns in 2022 with its commitment to provide the community with family-friendly...
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The Bluegrass on the Grass Festival returns on July 9, 2022. The seating is open. Free admission. Bike racks are available...
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Welcome to a true Mopar-lover’s paradise. There’s nothing quite like it anywhere in the world with 2,800 vehicles from all eras of...
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If you are a true Jeep lover, this is the show for you! Since our first show in 1995, this has become one of the longest-running...
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Experience the music, food, agriculture, exhibits, and more than only come from our community! There will be livestock exhibits,...
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