Location: Carlisle
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Top 6 Things to do Good for Kids in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (PA)
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.
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1. Cumberland County Historical Society
2. 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!
3. Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By MissaLynnB
Loved doing the orienteering courses and just spending time in the natural beauty that is this space. A lot of winding and turning to get to the ed center in the middle, but totally worth the drive! Cute little garden, a mansion and water tower (though the mansion was closed when we went).
4. Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
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.
5. Carlisle Theatre
6. Carlisle Sports Emporium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 85 reviews
The Carlisle Sports Emporium is Central PA's year-round indoor & outdoor entertainment complex. Known as "The Place to Play," we are the perfect destination for all ages & every occasion. Our interactive fun features indoor & outdoor go-karts, a 7,500 sq. ft. 2-tier LED LASERTRON laser tag arena, two 18-hole themed miniature golf courses, HOLOGATE virtual reality, batting cages, a roller-skating rink, Victory Lane Café, & the largest arcade in the area! We provide multiple venues for hosting team building events, business meetings, birthday parties & group outings. Due to this broad array of exciting activities & multiple meeting spaces, we specialize in parties, track rentals, & group outings of any size. The Carlisle Sports Emporium is easily accessible from all the major highways of South-Central PA. We're located just off Interstate 81 and the PA Turnpike, making us just minutes away from Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Gettysburg & Lancaster.
Reviewed By smithcd3 - Baltimore, United States
Really enjoyed our afternoon at this location. Very pretty mini golf courses, loads of games, indoor go karting for our 7 yr old, and a laser maze game. We have to try the batting cages and laser tag on our next visit. Loved the VR rabbit chase game; my favorite. We have to play the other VR game next time. Highly recommended!
