Carlisle Historic District Travel Guide
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Historic District
Popular places to visit
Army Heritage and Education Center
You can browse the exhibits at Army Heritage and Education Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Carlisle. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the cosy cafes.
Cumberland County Courthouse
After visiting Cumberland County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carlisle. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Carlisle Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Carlisle Theatre, a popular theatre in Carlisle. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Penn State Dickinson Law
Walk around the campus at Penn State Dickinson Law during your stay in Carlisle.
Cumberland County Historical Society Museum
You can study the exhibits at Cumberland County Historical Society Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Carlisle. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the cosy cafes.
Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts
Take the family on an outing to Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts during your trip to Carlisle. While you're here, you can savour the cosy cafes.
Things to do
Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Astounding Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Top hotels in Carlisle Historic District
Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle
We have stayed here several times. Location is perfect. Staff are nice and helpful. Clean. Bathroom is very tight. The door opens in and just misses the toilet by a hair. Other than that, nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Carlisle House
My daughter and I were visiting Dickinson College. The B&B was conveniently located within a 10 minute walk to campus and close to many restaurants and coffee shops. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We plan on returning for future visits.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg
We had a nice stay. It was quiet, the pool was very warm. The fitness room doesn't have a floor mat and very few weights.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
The breakfast had a wide range of options in the buffet. The foods were delicious. The server Isaac was wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable about Harrisburg and efficient. Parking was a snap and affordable. The front desk staff customer oriented.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Hanna
Overall not too good. Breakfast not served. Provided no good list of available restaurants. Staff not helpful . Internet service poor and unable to connect. I have to use my Hotspot. Overall experience not good.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
The only issue we had. Is this hotel does not have a microwave. Which made it very hard to heat up stuff. They do have room service and what not. But if you’re staying on a budget make sure to take in account how you will eat on your trip. Other than that valet parking was great, location was great, ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carlisle Historic District
Liebys Trailer Park
While Liebys Trailer Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sports Emporium and Army Heritage and Education Center.
