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Carlisle is a city in Pennsylvania. It is the seat of Cumberland County, and is home of Dickinson College. It is located in the Harrisburg area.

Get in[edit]

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Map of Carlisle (Pennsylvania)

By car[edit]

The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and I-81 pass through Carlisle.

By bus[edit]

There are no major public transportation links to Carlisle. The Greyhound bus stop closed sometime after 2000, and there has not been a train station in the city for many years. The closest public transportation is in Harrisburg.

Get around[edit]

Capital Area Transit Bus Route C [1][dead link] services Carlisle. Most of downtown is very walkable, notably Hanover, High, and West Pomfret Streets.

See[edit]

The two main streets in Carlisle are Hanover and High Streets. These streets intersect in the middle of town, creating a nice square by the courthouse. Most of the buildings of interest in Carlisle are located along one of these two streets.

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Eat[edit]

  • Carlisle Thai Cuisine, 141 High St, +1-717-249-2007. Focuses on healthy Thai food. Has options for dietary restrictions.
  • Miseno's Ristorante and Pizzeria, W High St.
  • Mt. Fuji, 149 N Hanover St. Good sushi for reasonable prices. Ask for the Mt. Fuji (Not on the menu).

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Routes through Carlisle
PittsburghBreezewood  W  E  MechanicsburgHarrisburg
Wilkes-BarreHarrisburg  N  S  ChambersburgHagerstown



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