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.
Cumberland Valley is home to 46 miles of the 2,189 famed Appalachian Trail. The Valley's section includes a 13-mile stretch that...
Learn MoreKings Gap Environmental Education Center includes 2,531 acres to explore including 25 miles of trails, 3 day use areas, birding...
Learn MorePine Grove Furnace State Park is located on 696 acres in Michaux State Forest. Activities include hiking, access to the...
Learn MoreColonel Denning State Park is located on 273 acres of woodland and offers a variety of hiking, biking, hunting and birding, as...
Learn MoreFantastic Raptor Hangout You'll find very few wildlife experiences that are more exciting than the sight of a Golden Eagle gliding...
Learn MoreMount Holly Marsh Preserve is a 913-acre nature preserve along the rocky slopes of South Mountain perfect for nature lovers and...
Learn MoreThe Yellow Breeches Creek is a world-renowned limestone stream that originates on South Mountain, in Michaux State Forest and runs...
Learn MoreThe Conodoguinet Creek is approximately 90 miles long and weaves through agricultural lands, villages and small towns. You can...
Learn MoreThe LeTort Spring Run is named after James LeTort, a French-Swiss trader who settled near the headwaters of the stream in the...
Learn MoreRoundtop Mountain Resort offers unique year-round fun in a picturesque mountain setting. Winter activities Skiing &...
Learn MoreThe 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 MoreIdeas for Mother's Day in Cumberland Valley
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't let this holiday get away from you! Cumberland Valley's collection of unique gift shops, candy stores, and delicious restaurants can help you plan the...
Your Weekend with More Horsepower
Come to Cumberland Valley for an adventure like no other. Start your engines and embark on the ultimate road trip with a 5-day itinerary that takes you on an unforgettable journey that highlights Cumberland...
Top 5 Disc Golf Courses in Cumberland Valley
Looking to learn a new skill while enjoying nature? Try disc golfing! Cumberland Valley is capitalizing on the growing sport by offering a wide range of courses perfect for any skill level. Here are the top 5...
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...
5 One-of-a-Kind Museums to Visit in Cumberland Valley
While Cumberland Valley is known for having great hiking and biking trails, you don’t have to spend your entire day outdoors (especially if the weather decides not to cooperate). We are home to several...