'''Carlisle''' is a city in Pennsylvania. It is the seat of Cumberland County, and is home of [http://www.dickinson.edu Dickinson College]. It is located in the Harrisburg area.

Get in

There are no major public transportation links to Carlisle. The Greyhound bus stop closed sometime after 2000, and there has not been a train station in the city for many years. The closest public transportation is in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and I-81 pass through Carlisle.

Get around

There is essentially NO public transportation within Carlisle. Some sections of the downtown are walkable, notably Hanover and High Streets.

See

The two main streets in Carlisle are Hanover and High Streets. These streets intersect in the middle of town, creating a nice square by the courthouse. Most of the buildings of interest in Carlisle are located along one of these two streets.

Do

The [http://www.carlisletheatre.org Carlisle Theatre] on High Street has regular movies and performances.

Buy

There is only one first-run bookstore in the entire city, the Whistlestop Bookshop on High Street.

Eat

Amy's Thai Cuisine on High Street

Miseno's Ristorante and Pizzeria on W High Street

California Cafe on W Pomfret Street

Drink

Sleep

  • '''Hotel Carlisle and Embers Convention Center''', 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013, 1-(800) 692-7315, [http://www.hotelcarlisle.com/]. Has 267 guest rooms and suites with special business class rooms. Accommodations include heated indoor pool, saunas, hot tub, fitness center, game room, 24-hour business center, and high-speed internet access. Special onsite features of Embers restaurant and "Shooters" billiards room.
  • Ramada Limited Carlisle. 252 Harrisburg Pike, I-81 Exit 52, Carlisle, Pa - 17013. 17-243-8585. ttp://www.ramadanortheast.com/Pennsylvania/Carlisle/Ramada-Limited-Carlisle.aspx.
  • Residence Inn by Marriott ? Carlisle. arlisle, PA Hotel. Hampton Court Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. xit 226 off Turnpike and Exit 52 off I 81.. 17-610-9050. ttp://www.hershahotels.com/Pennsylvania/Carlisle-PA0005-Home.aspx. pm. 1am. Award Winning Hotel 2 years running
  • Hampton Inn ? Carlisle . arlisle, PA Hotel. 164 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 17-240-0200. ttp://www.hershahotels.com/Pennsylvania/Carlisle-PA0024-Home.aspx.

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