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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day 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.
Restaurants in Carlisle
1. Cumberland County Historical Society
2. Castlerigg Wine Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
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.
3. 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!
4. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
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!!!
5. 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.
6. Molly Pitcher Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
We are a microbrewery with 20 rotating taps and full service kitchen featuring seasonal outdoor seating and private rental room available.
Reviewed By jamesjA1432QT - Carlisle, United States
Great selection of their brews. Ciders also available. Everything from IPAs, stouts, porters to kolsches. Always busy. Convenient since right downtown. Outdoor patio in nice weather. Great place!
7. Bedford Street Antiques
8. 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.
9. Meadowbrooke Gourds
10. The Kitchen Shoppe Cooking School
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24 reviews
Over 200 avocational cooking classes offered, taste what's cooking this week. The Kitchen Shoppe is also a gourmet super store with other 20,000 items and 200 cooking classes. A perfect stop for fun & practical gifts.
Reviewed By SteveWhy - Wilkes-Barre, United States
This was our second class at the Kitchen Shoppe that we took in the last year. The classes we took were a demonstration and not a hands-on. The first class was a demon6on a whole meal including beef Wellington. It was fabulous from the salad to the dessert. Our second class was using an instapot. There was a wide variety of dishes and were all very tasty. The instructor was very professional and answered questions during the class. We will be going back again in the summer for a grilling class.
