Top Things to do in Cumberland Valley
Top Hotels in Cumberland Valley
- 1. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Carlisle
- 2. Hampton Inn Harrisburg West
- 3. Comfort Suites
- 4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Harrisburg-West Hershey Area
- 5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Carlisle, PA
- 6. Comfort Inn PA Turnpike - I-81
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg West, PA
- 8. Penn Harris Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mechanicsburg - Harrisburg
- 10. Wingate by Wyndham Mechanicsburg/Harrisburg West
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10 Museums in Cumberland Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cumberland Valley, United States including Cumberland County Historical Society, Village Artisans Gallery, Carlisle Barracks, United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), Newville Historical Society, Rolls-Royce Foundation, American Artisan Gallery, Oakes Museum of Natural History, Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University, Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum.
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1. Cumberland County Historical Society
2. Village Artisans Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
The award winning Village Artisans Gallery is housed in a circa 1875 former church in the Historic Village of Boiling Springs, PA. The gallery offers a distinctive selection of fine American craft and art with Pennsylvania artists prominently featured. You'll find folk art carvings by Gay Foltz, blown, fused and stained glass, pottery, fine art, Shaker reproductions, calligraphy, leather purses, handwoven apparel & accessories, wrought iron, photography, jewelry and much more created by more than 200 American fine craftsmen and artists!
Reviewed By cherylr718 - York Springs, United States
This is the shop I visit when I feel the need to go to an arts festival or show...but it's a lot more comfortable, has the most personable owner and artists, and has an excellent variety of arts and crafts. I LOVE THIS SHOP!!!
3. Carlisle Barracks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Ridge66 - Woodbridge, United States
I attended school at the Barracks and it's a great place in US history. The LeTort Spring runs through the base and it adds to the greatness of Carlisle. Practice your bass catch and release in this beautiful place.
4. United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Premier facility for historical research on U.S. Army history & is dedicated to telling the Army story...one Soldier at a time. Open to the public, key features of the USAHEC include interpretive & interactive exhibits, the research library & archive, & multifunction facilities. Visit the USAHEC special exhibits, "Soldier Experience" interpretive gallery, art gallery, museum store, Army Heritage Trail (AHT), or attend an event, lecture, or workshop. The mile-long outdoor AHT allows visitors to experience history in a new way, through interactive and full-scale military exhibits. The U.S. Army War College Library is a component of the USAHEC and features one library system in 2 locations. In Ridgway Hall, the library & archives collection encompasses over 14 million historical items. The Root Hall collection covers subjects such as military strategy & operations, leadership & management, international relations, foreign policy, strategic studies, & economics.
Reviewed By 388bobl - Hanover, United States
Wanted to go to this place for awhile now and finally had some time on a Saturday to drive up to Carlisle PA. It was a nice day for a drive and only took about 50min. from Hanover to get there. The complex is huge with 2 large main buildings and a mile long outside area where the buildings and military vehicles are kept. Even with the masks restrictions, you can still do the interactive exhibits inside, including a parachute jump and a gun target simulator. We enjoyed outside the most, it took us about 1.5 hours to see everything outside spread out over 2 large fields. There is no charge for the center and it really was a great place to visit!
5. Newville Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. Rolls-Royce Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
7. American Artisan Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Be sure to check out this gallery in downtown Carlisle to see a unique assortment of fine arts and crafts fashioned by American artists from throughout the country. You'll be sure to find the perfect pieces among the beautifully crafted items. Most of the works are created by members of a guild and are the best in their respective fields. From leather cases to hand carved Santas & birds.
Reviewed By OldBridges - Bensalem, United States
The shop is small, but every table, shelf & wall offered a wide variety of locally created craft items - both small & large, from the inexpensive to high-end, including jewelry, pottery, Christmas tree ornaments & other such items. Definitely worth a stop.
8. Oakes Museum of Natural History
9. Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum
Explore railroad history! Located in an old Penn Central boxcar, the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum tells the story of life on and around the rails through engaging displays, educational programming, and archival documents.
