Things to do in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

November 22, 2021 Madelene Haan

With a long history dating back to before the American Revolution, it's not a surprise that Carlisle is full of historic treasures, including a church once attended by George Washington and a courthouse damaged by artillery during the Civil War. Despite this impressive heritage, the city is most famous for being Pennsylvania's "automotive capital," hosting ten annual car, truck, and motorcycle shows that are attended by a half a million people each year.
Restaurants in Carlisle

1. Castlerigg Wine Shop

110 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3412 +1 717-462-4663 [email protected] http://www.castleriggwineshop.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Castlerigg Wine Shop

Reviewed By Fearless27752035730

If you enjoy a glass of wine, you're in luck. Castlerigg Wine Shop is truly special. The vibe is friendly, and even a bit quirky, and the setting is beautiful--it's in a restored Victorian in historic downtown Carlisle, complete with pressed-tin ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, stained glass and a fireplace--so it's perfect for date night, girl's night out or a quick wine tasting or glass of wine with friends by the fireplace or outdoors. The owner is quite knowledgeable about wine and can steer you in the right direction, whether you're a newbie or connoisseur, and they have a variety of dry and sweet wines available by the bottle or glass. There's also a little gift shop. An enthusiastic thumbs-up. You won't find anywhere just like it.

2. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

56 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013-2922 +1 717-243-1002 [email protected] http://www.GeorgieLous.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

Forget the housework and mortgage and immerse yourself in nostalgia that will make you giggle at Georgie Lou's Retro Candy! Georgie Lou's specializes in childhood favorites from the past alongside candy kids love today. From Bit-O-Honey to Turkish Taffy and from Airheads to Warheads, our 800+ kinds of candy will give kids of all generations a sugar rush! We carry 120+ varieties of unique and nostalgic glass bottle sodas and a nice selection of gourmet chocolate bars. Our retro gifts gives a nod to the past with a wink and a smile. Here you'll find metal signs and lunch boxes, toys and games, cards and notepads, purses and shopping totes and so much more, featuring humorous sayings or pop culture icons, such as Star Trek, Star Wars, and Wonder Woman. Georgie Lou's makes their own delicious fudge, barks, chocolate pretzels, and other specialty treats. We host parties, bus tours, fundraisers, do on site events, and design and deliver custom gift baskets and have online shopping. You're going to love it here so much that you laugh out loud, and that's the way we like it!

Reviewed By wwatson83 - Carlisle, United States

The owner and her boys are great...They have new and old candy which is awesome to be able to find things that you used to get as a kid! Oh and try the amazing fudge!!!

3. Pat Craig Studios

30 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3216 +1 717-245-0382 [email protected] http://www.patcraigstudios.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Pat Craig Studios

Located in the official 'So-Hi Arts District' of historic downtown Carlisle, PA. Charming, eclectic artist/owner operated shop is packed with unique gifts, puzzles, art, jewelry, enormous selection of socks & scarves, and offers the finest in custom picture framing design to meet all your needs. Public artworks from their studios welcome visitors up & down the block any time of year, and there's no shortage of lively color on this block. The Craigs bring more than unique boutique shopping to the downtown through their involvement in community development and downtown revitalization via the arts. Everyone enjoys a vibrant downtown and these are people who work making Carlisle a unique stop on your bucket list of travel sites.

4. No Common Scents

15 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3014 +1 717-579-0759 https://www.facebook.com/No-Common-Scents-472898039552665/timeline
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

No Common Scents

No Common Scents-..where art meets soap. New to Carlisle!NCS is conveniently situated in the heart of Carlisle. A beautiful organic bath & body shop featuring their own premium lines of artisan, novelty soaps and candles. Enjoy a fresh slice of organic artisan soap out of their deli! They also carry exclusive organic products for men, women, and children from other cutting edge organic companies.

5. Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet

40 Logistics Dr Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013-7904 +1 717-218-8158 [email protected] http://www.lindtusa.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet

New! Click & Collect Pick up all your essentials and more at your local Lindt Chocolate Shop.

Reviewed By flcoppen - Denison, United States

Wide assortment of seasonal flavors and regular favorites. Did my Christmas shopping. Who doesn’t like chocolates.

6. Meadowbrooke Gourds

125 Potato Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015-8992 +1 717-776-6029 http://www.mbgourds.com
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Meadowbrooke Gourds

7. Kindred Kaboodle

5 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3014 +(1)223-212-5988 [email protected] http://kindredkaboodle.com

Kindred Kaboodle is a small artisan boutique featuring all handmade items from PA local artists. Our items are unique and whimsical. We carry ceramics, stoneware, wood working, stained glass, fused glass, jewelery, crystals and minerals, fabric art, felted wool, walking sticks, and a variety of other nature inspired art.

8. The Greatest Gift

117 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013-2442 +1 717-243-5562 http://www.greatestgiftcarlisle.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Canaday's Book Barn

2269 Newville Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015-9442 +1 717-274-0092 [email protected] http://www.canadaysbookbarn.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

10. Mummert Chocolates

21 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3217 +1 717-258-9341
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

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