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Cumberland Valley is home to 46 miles of the 2,189 famed Appalachian Trail. The Valley's section includes a 13-mile stretch that...
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Kings Gap Environmental Education Center includes 2,531 acres to explore including 25 miles of trails, 3 day use areas, birding...
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Pine Grove Furnace State Park is located on 696 acres in Michaux State Forest. Activities include hiking, access to the...
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Colonel Denning State Park is located on 273 acres of woodland and offers a variety of hiking, biking, hunting and birding, as...
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Fantastic Raptor Hangout You'll find very few wildlife experiences that are more exciting than the sight of a Golden Eagle gliding...
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Mount Holly Marsh Preserve is a 913-acre nature preserve along the rocky slopes of South Mountain perfect for nature lovers and...
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The Yellow Breeches Creek is a world-renowned limestone stream that originates on South Mountain, in Michaux State Forest and runs...
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The Conodoguinet Creek is approximately 90 miles long and weaves through agricultural lands, villages and small towns. You can...
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The LeTort Spring Run is named after James LeTort, a French-Swiss trader who settled near the headwaters of the stream in the...
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Roundtop Mountain Resort offers unique year-round fun in a picturesque mountain setting. Winter activities Skiing &...
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The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) is the premier facility for historical research on U.S. Army history and is...
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Visit the Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS), a premier history and education center, dedicated to collecting, preserving...
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The Mechanicsburg Museum preserves four 1800s buildings from the Cumberland Valley Railroad, a log tavern that predates...
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The Carlisle Indian Industrial School was founded in October 1879 and was designed to assimilate students into the mainstream...
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The Locust Grove Cemetery in Shippensburg is a historic African-American cemetery. The cemetery is the burial location for 47...
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Nestled in the ridges of South Mountain, two miles northwest of Pine Grove Furnace State Park along Michaux Road, lies Camp...
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Dills Tavern is a historic site owned and operated by the Northern York County Historic and Preservation Society (NYCHAPS). The...
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Established in 1980, the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum maintains, preserves, and exhibits apparel and...
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Since 1974, Carlisle Events has been hosting collector car and truck events at the massive Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. These...
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Visit Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA for some of the best 410 Sprint Car racing in the country. Since 1939, race...
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The Museum is open to the public however, due to COVID-19, hours are subject to change. PLEASE CALL FOR MUSEUM HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR...
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View original and vintage cars in a variety of detailed settings ranging from turn-of-the-century New York to San Francisco's...
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The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) houses unique displays of legendary race memorabilia. A visit to this volunteer-run...
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Car enthusiasts have been running their vehicles on this 1/8th-mile drag strip for over 50 years. Visit the website of their...
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Located on the Shippensburg University campus, the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center is a 1,500 seat regional theatre hosting...
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This nationally and internationally recognized school of classical ballet was founded in 1955. Enjoy professional-level...
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This historic, art-deco, downtown theatre has been providing entertainment since 1939. Its humble beginnings as a movie theatre...
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Live entertainment is a longstanding and treasured tradition at the Allenberry Resort. In 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse opened,...
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A summer playhouse nestled in the woods of Caledonia State Park. The 389-seat theatre offers "top performers presenting top...
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Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg is an all-volunteer community theatre putting on plays and musicals in a 1863 one-room...
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Non-profit community theater that provides quality, live performances of musicals, comedies, mysteries and dramas. Performances...
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Experience Central PA's premier entertainment complex, featuring three floors of hands-on exhibits and fun-filled galleries to...
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Hit the Bullseye: Axe-Throwing in Cumberland Valley
Axe-throwing events have historically been part of lumberjack competitions. However, in the last several years, the sport has gained popularity with the opening of commercial locations throughout the U.S. This...
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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-renowned for the quality of its fishing. There are countless reasons people visit Cumberland...
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Carlisle: A Historic Small Town
In spring 2022, Carlisle was 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. Thanks to...
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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 more than 30 locations -- from Shippensburg to...
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Hiking & History
Learning about the history of a location doesn't have to happen inside a museum. As warm weather approaches, check out these Cumberland Valley locations where you can add some historical knowledge to your...
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