Recreation in Central Pennsylvania

Prepared by: Economic Policy & Recreation Class | Dickinson College | 2008

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Categories

Carlisle Recreation and Culture
The small town of Carlisle offers activities of all types, from fine dining, films and live performances to local parks and pools. Carlisle has much to offer!

Carlisle TheatreCarlisle Car Shows

Nature Related Activities

Cumberland County and other nearby locations contains a diverse series of hiking camping, swimming, fishing, and many other outdoors activities.

Locust LakePole Steeple

Sports & Games

For the young or young at heart, the area offers many sports facilities, arcades, and organized activities.

Ski RoundtopLittle Buffalo State Park

Harrisburg Recreation and Culture

As Carlisle’s nearest larger neighbor, the culture and activities available in Harrisburg are important to the quality of life in Carlisle.

Whitaker CenterRiverfront Stadium

Hershey Recreation and Culture

Hershey PA offers an extremely wide range of fun and family activities, from a major amusement park to the region’s primary outdoor concert venue and live performance theater.

Hershey TheatreHershey Park

Other Regional Culture

Several other cities, towns, and colleges within easy driving distance also offer concerts and cultural opportunities. Something is always going on in this region.

Majestic Theater, GettysburgThe Strand-Capitol in York