Best Things to Do in Cumberland Valley
Make sure not to miss out on all the amazing things to see and do in Cumberland Valley. Whether you are here for a day, weekend, or longer, visit some of our top attractions, restaurants, unique hidden gems, or places along our experience trails.
If you visit at the right time of year, attend one of our top events for a true Valley experience! Whether it's a car show, a juried arts and crafts festival, or the largest one-day street fair on the East Coast, there's always something fun going on. Check out the events calendar for up-to-date happenings.
The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is the premier facility for historical research on U.S. Army history and is...
Learn MoreCelebrating it's 150th anniversary in 2024, CCHS will host three exhibit openings in April: 150 Years of CCHS, 1870s Carlisle, and...
Learn MoreThe Mechanicsburg Museum preserves four 1800s buildings from the Cumberland Valley Railroad, a log tavern that predates...
Learn MoreThe Carlisle Indian Industrial School was founded in October 1879 and was designed to assimilate students into the mainstream...
Learn MoreThe Locust Grove Cemetery in Shippensburg is a historic African-American cemetery. The cemetery is the burial location for 47...
Learn MoreNestled in the ridges of South Mountain, two miles northwest of Pine Grove Furnace State Park along Michaux Road, lies Camp...
Learn MoreDills Tavern is a historic site owned and operated by the Northern York County Historic and Preservation Society (NYCHAPS). The...
Learn MoreEstablished in 1980, the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum maintains, preserves, and exhibits apparel and...
Learn MoreIt all started in September 1974 when two men, Bill Miller, Jr. and Chip Miller (no relation), took an idea and made it a reality....
Learn MoreVisit Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA, for some of the best 410 Sprint Car racing in the country. Since 1939, race...
Learn MoreTours are offers Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. However, due to private events and ongoing museum renovations, all tours must be scheduled in...
Learn MoreView original and vintage cars in a variety of detailed settings ranging from turn-of-the-century New York to San Francisco's...
Learn MoreThe Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) houses unique displays of legendary race memorabilia. A visit to this volunteer-run...
Learn MoreCar enthusiasts have been running their vehicles on this 1/8th-mile drag strip for over 50 years. Visit the website of their...
Learn MoreLocated on the Shippensburg University campus, the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center is a 1,500 seat regional theatre hosting...
Learn MoreThis nationally and internationally recognized school of classical ballet was founded in 1955. Enjoy professional-level...
Learn MoreThis historic, art-deco, downtown theatre has been providing entertainment since 1939. Its humble beginnings as a movie theatre...
Learn MoreLive entertainment is a longstanding and treasured tradition at the Allenberry Resort. In 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse opened,...
Learn MoreA summer playhouse nestled in the woods of Caledonia State Park. The 389-seat theatre offers "top performers presenting top...
Learn MoreLittle Theatre of Mechanicsburg is an all-volunteer community theatre putting on plays and musicals in a 1863 one-room...
Learn MoreNon-profit community theater that provides quality, live performances of musicals, comedies, mysteries and dramas. Performances...
Learn MoreExperience Central PA's premier entertainment complex, featuring three floors of hands-on exhibits and fun-filled galleries to...
Learn MoreInexpensive Things To Do This Fall
Plan a weekend getaway in Cumberland Valley this fall and find a collection of free and low-cost activities to enjoy. Grab your jacket, put on your walking shoes, and enjoy the warm days and comfortably cool nights...
Cumberland Valley Fall Bucket List
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Cumberland Valley! Pumpkins and apples are abundant and ready for picking, the leaves are stunning, and there are plenty of seasonal events to celebrate the season. Add the...
Performing Arts Venues in the Valley
Are you looking to catch a show or movie? Cumberland Valley is home to several fantastic performing arts theaters that offer a diverse range of entertainment. Get your popcorn ready as you explore these unique...
Top Spots to Hammock in Cumberland Valley
There’s nothing better than immersing yourself in nature while the weather is nice. Cumberland Valley has many peaceful parks with great opportunities to stretch out your hammock and sit back in the summer...
Experience Cumberland Valley Along Our Photo Trail
The Cumberland Valley Photo Trail is a fun way to explore Cumberland Valley and fully experience locations that make this region of south-central Pennsylvania a unique area to live, work, and play. As you embark on...