Carlisle Travel Guide

 calcaf38 Says:  Carlisle has as rich an history as you might expect from a Mid-Atlantic town.Apparently, it has always been a transportation hub at the crossroad of important trails.If you want to find out more, we have the Cumberland County Historical Society at 21 North Pitt Street.And... 

 calcaf38 Says:  If you are not a package transiting through one of our many warehouses (monster warehouses as many residents say), the most likely reason you would be passing through Carlisle is one of the colleges.Dickinson College is the heart of Carlisle in many ways. It brings salutary... 

 calcaf38 Says:  Carlisle is a County Seat, therefore a lot of activity centers around the courthouse. Everybody knows the judges. Everyone knows when court is in session.Across from the current courthouse, on the stately but polluted town square, you will see the old courthouse. That is... 

 calcaf38 Says:  Our public library, Bosler Memorial Library, offers the traveler clean restrooms, information about the history of the region, and free internet access. Or you may relax in the reading room by the light of stained glass lamps.Internet and e-mail access is offered to passing... 

 zenfemme3 Says:  What a great resturaunt. We've eaten sushi just about everywhere we go and have never had anything to compete with the quality, taste and overall satisifaction of MT FUGI. Nice decor makes you feel welcome. Service was good. Selection of food was impressive. Crabnest Roll... 

 townhopper Says:  ON a recent trip to downtown Carlisle, I stopped into the newest bar in town. My luck there was a hot band firing up the place and the place was jumping. They have live music there several times a week and the best part of all, IT IS SMOKE FREE! casual 

 calcaf38 Says:  Figures are often brandished that 12% of the US GDP transits through Carlisle, either on the Turnpike or on I-81. As a consequence, huge warehouses surround the town. The warehouses are partially hidden by so-called "linear parks," which are pathetic hillocks with lawn and a... 

 calcaf38 Says:  Interstate 81 is like a "bad heart" for Carlisle: we wouldn't go very far without it, yet we are always aware of its presence.Our loveliest park, for instance, has a beautiful nature trail which can only be fully enjoyed by the hearing-impaired.When Governor Ridge lifted the... 

 calcaf38 Says:  Carlisle is built on a grid of streets between which there exists also a grid of alleys.You can actually walk from one end of town to the other using solely the alleys, which are quieter than the streets, and attractive in their slightly run down way. 

 calcaf38 Says:  This part starts with an ugly deforested area, then it becomes very pleasant and peaceful. There are no rocks involved. You will see many ferns, some pleasant clearings, and a few short boardwalks to pass muddy areas. This segment also goes west, and it ends when you reach... 

 calcaf38 Says:  This is the fun part, the Sunset Rocks. Once you're at the top of the ridge, the path turns right, and you'll be going west. The path follows the top of several rock outcroppings. It is not a "walk in the park." You need good shoes and good balance. The views are... 

 calcaf38 Says:  From I-81, take Exit 37 (Newville) and drive 8 miles on 233 South. When you arrive at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, 233 makes a right turn. After that right turn, take the first right (very soon), on Old Shippensburg Road. Stay on that road until it peters out and stops... 

 calcaf38 Says:  You are now on the Appalachian Trail, and you will probably encounter one hiker or two as you pass camping cabins. This is beautiful nature, but the trail is unremittingly straight. If you haven't stopped since the beginning, your legs might start feeling heavy.This 30...