Activities
Plan Your Stay
in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
There are many things to do in the Central Pennsylvania area. We are less than an hour’s drive to Hershey and Harrisburg and only 30 minutes to Gettsyburg. Follow the links below to get more information on the events in the area, or email us and we will be happy to answer any questions and make reservations.
Fly Fishing
If you fly fish, some of the best fishing in the country can be found only minutes from our front door. We highly recommend using a guide if you’ve never fished our waters before.
Higher Education
The Carlisle area is a haven for higher education. Home to Dickinson College, Penn State Dickinson School of Law and nearby universities, Shippensburg U and Messiah College. Links for all the educational websites are found below. Dickinson is home to Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in the summer.
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is nearby and provides fantastic hiking and gorgeous fall foliage which generally hits peak season in mid October. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center has varied trails to accommodate all levels of hikers.
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