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 dedicated to "Telling the Army story...one Soldier at a time." The…
Celebrating it's 150th anniversary in 2024, CCHS will host three exhibit openings in April: 150 Years of CCHS, 1870s Carlisle, and War Comes to Cumberland County by the War, Peace and Justice…
The Mechanicsburg Museum preserves four 1800s buildings from the Cumberland Valley Railroad, a log tavern that predates Mechanicsburg, and a collection of items and records important to…
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School was founded in October 1879 and was designed to assimilate students into the mainstream culture. It was housed in Carlisle, PA at the Carlisle Barracks, now the…
The Locust Grove Cemetery in Shippensburg is a historic African-American cemetery. The cemetery is the burial location for 47 African American veterans from every major American conflict from the…
Nestled in the ridges of South Mountain, two miles northwest of Pine Grove Furnace State Park along Michaux Road, lies Camp Michaux. This site has an unusual history that is linked to the iron…
Dills Tavern is a historic site owned and operated by the Northern York County Historic and Preservation Society (NYCHAPS). The site was purchased by Matthew Dill in the 1740s. The 12-room stone…
Established in 1980, the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum maintains, preserves, and exhibits apparel and accessories ranging from the 18th-century to the present. Its purpose is to…
It all started in September 1974 when two men, Bill Miller, Jr. and Chip Miller (no relation), took an idea and made it a reality. That idea…automotive events for “people like us who like the kind of…
Visit Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA, for some of the best 410 Sprint Car racing in the country. Since 1939, race enthusiasts have been enjoying dirt track racing from March to October…
Tours are offers Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. However, due to private events and ongoing museum renovations, all tours must be scheduled in advance. This 5,000 sq ft facility holds a changing collection of…
View original and vintage cars in a variety of detailed settings ranging from turn-of-the-century New York to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. A mix of permanent and changing exhibits bring a…
The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) houses unique displays of legendary race memorabilia. A visit to this volunteer-run organization uncovers midgets from every era, the actual contents from…
Car enthusiasts have been running their vehicles on this 1/8th-mile drag strip for over 50 years. Visit the website of their Facebook for the race schedule. Races traditionally take place every Sunday…
Located on the Shippensburg University campus, the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center is a 1,500 seat regional theatre hosting year-round performances including rock, country, pop, Broadway…
This nationally and internationally recognized school of classical ballet was founded in 1955. Enjoy professional-level performances in various venues throughout Central PA.
This historic, art-deco, downtown theatre has been providing entertainment since 1939. Its humble beginnings as a movie theatre (and the first public air-conditioned building in Carlisle) has now…
Live entertainment is a longstanding and treasured tradition at the Allenberry Resort. In 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse opened, delighting visitors from near and far with wonderful plays and…
A summer playhouse nestled in the woods of Caledonia State Park. The 389-seat theatre offers "top performers presenting top shows." Every two weeks during the summer, the stage transforms from one…
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is an all-volunteer community theatre putting on plays and musicals in a 1863 one-room schoolhouse, which they purchased in 1964 for $10. The original facility has no…
Non-profit community theater that provides quality, live performances of musicals, comedies, mysteries and dramas. Performances are given in a converted 1820's mill.
Experience Central PA's premier entertainment complex, featuring three floors of hands-on exhibits and fun-filled galleries to delight all ages. Discover amazing educational documentaries and…
