Touring near the Carlisle House Bed & Breakfast Hotel, Carlisle, PA

WALKING, CYCLING AND DRIVING
walking • cycling • driving

As the Crossroads of Pennsylvania in the Cumberland Valley, the mountains to North and South of Carlisle provide the backdrop to many walking, cycling, and driving tours. We are happy to print out tour itineraries for your use during your stay with us.

18th Century Architectural Walking Tour

In the 18th Century, architecture in Carlisle ranging from one story log cabins through elegant multi-story stone houses and taverns. The street layout of Carlisle is similar to that of central Philadelphia, not too surprising as the Penns were responsible for both towns. The main difference is that the surveyors of Carlisle planned a simple crossroads in the cntre, rather than the square at the centre of Philadelphia. The pdf file detailing this tour can be found at this link.
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The Army Heritage Trail at AHEC

The Heritage Trail at the Army Heritage and Education Center is an outdoor walking trail which leads you through Army History from the French and Indian War onwards. During the summer, living historians are available to show you what life was really like in the Army of bygone times. Return to top

Cycling Tours and Trails around Carlisle

From six miles to more than one hundred miles, from gentle hills to significantly difficult mountain trails, Carlisle is the center of many rides from easy to challenging.Return to top

Driving Tour image Carlisle Driving Tours

The Gourmet Tour takes you to locations around Cumberland County each of which provides gourmet treats for your delectation. You can print the pdf file detailing this tour by clicking this link.
The Fall Foliage Tour leads you through beautiful areas of the county each of which will display the changing colors of fall. At other times you will be charmed by the variety of landscapes around Carlisle. The pdf file of this tour is available by clicking this link.
Enjoy Carlisle in all its quintessential American character by taking the One Hour Self-Guided Driving Tour of our town, founded in 1751. From log cabin to the 19th Century Jail to Dickinson College, you will enjoy the eclectic nature of Carlisle. Print the pdf file of this tour by clicking this link.
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	18th Century Architectural Walking Tour In the 18th Century, architecture in Carlisle ranging from one story log cabins through elegant multi-story stone houses and taverns. The street layout of Carlisle is similar to that of central Philadelphia, not too surprising as the Penns were responsible for both towns. The main difference is that the surveyors of Carlisle planned a simple crossroads in the cntre, rather than the square at the centre of Philadelphia. The pdf file detailing this tour can be found at this link. Return to top
	The Army Heritage Trail at AHEC The Heritage Trail at the Army Heritage and Education Center is an outdoor walking trail which leads you through Army History from the French and Indian War onwards. During the summer, living historians are available to show you what life was really like in the Army of bygone times. Return to top
	Cycling Tours and Trails around Carlisle From six miles to more than one hundred miles, from gentle hills to significantly difficult mountain trails, Carlisle is the center of many rides from easy to challenging.Return to top
	Carlisle Driving Tours The Gourmet Tour takes you to locations around Cumberland County each of which provides gourmet treats for your delectation. You can print the pdf file detailing this tour by clicking this link. The Fall Foliage Tour leads you through beautiful areas of the county each of which will display the changing colors of fall. At other times you will be charmed by the variety of landscapes around Carlisle. The pdf file of this tour is available by clicking this link. Enjoy Carlisle in all its quintessential American character by taking the One Hour Self-Guided Driving Tour of our town, founded in 1751. From log cabin to the 19th Century Jail to Dickinson College, you will enjoy the eclectic nature of Carlisle. Print the pdf file of this tour by clicking this link. Return to top