- Our list of the best things to do in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, features the top 75 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Carlisle, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Carlisle, PA , followed by 61 popular activities in nearby cities, including Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg, Middletown, Gettysburg and Boiling Springs
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5th & Walnut at the Forum, Harrisburg, PA
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Conducted by Stuart Malina, who approaches performances with a flair for showmanship, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse array of musical performances, including a pops series. Most shows conclude with a question and answer session with the maestro.
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City Island, 600 Riverside Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17101
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A miniature golf course that features 18 scenic and carefully landscaped holes, Water Golf On City Island features bridges, waterfalls, and flower trellises. The course also offers group discounts and party packages.
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Constructed out of limestone, The Forum Auditorium features the region's symphony performances and operas for visitors to enjoy. The ceiling of the auditorium is designed to look like constellations in the sky.
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50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Small batch beers, craft sodas including root beer made with cane sugar, hamburgers, and pizza are available at Appalachian Brewing Company. The company also offers live performers, and some tours of the building.
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2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center hosts an array of events throughout the year. The center presents agricultural shows, car shows, green living presentations and more.
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A prominent cemetery in the Harrisburg area is the historical Harrisburg Cemetery. The cemetery was originally founded in 1845 and is a burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers and prominent political figures.
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Wildwood Park & Lake Sanctuary includes a lake, nature center, several miles of nature trails and all kinds of plants and wildlife. They also host multiple special events every week that are both fun and educational.
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Originally built as a fort on the bend of the river to provide protection during the French Indian Wars, Fort Hunter became an early community with a self-sufficient farm. Today, visitors can tour the restored mansion, and enjoy the wildlife in the area.
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The Wildwood Park contains the Benjamin Olewine III Nature center where children can climb a tree, read a nature story, and watch birds eat from bird feeders, and parents can shop at the gift store. The park also contains nature trails ranging from .25 miles to 3.1 miles.
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1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA
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The National Civil War Museum contains 4,400 artifacts, along with 21,000 archival pieces covering both sides of the Civil War. The museum is divided into a timeline so visitors can understand what happened when during the Civil War.