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1. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Dickinson College ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Kings Gap Environmental and Education Training Center

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4. Carlisle Barracks

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. Cumberland County Historical Society

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6. Bedford Street Antiques

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7. Carlisle Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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8. Cameron-Masland Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. The Trout Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Saint Patrick Church

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12. 1794 Whiskey Rebellion

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Market Cross Pub and Brewery

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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14. Molly Pitcher Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Carlisle Indian Industrial School

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16. Create-a-Palooza

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17. Desperate Times Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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18. Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Midway Bowling

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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20. Bent Pine Alpaca Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Two Mile House

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22. Castlerigg Wine Shop

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Set in south-central Pennsylvania, the historic town of Carlisle was founded in 1751. The charming community features a thriving downtown area complete with cultural organizations, restaurants, bars, and stores, all of which are nearby Dickinson College, the first college after the United States was formed, and the U.S. Army War College. There are quite a number of points of interest to discover, from antique shops to an Art Deco-style theater, a local gastropub and the natural splendor of the pristine park, known as the Kings Gap Environmental and Education Training Center, among others.

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