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Carlisle (Pennsylvania)

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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.

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

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There is essentially NO public transportation within Carlisle. Some sections of the downtown are walkable, notably Hanover and High Streets.

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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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The Carlisle Theatre on High Street has regular movies and performances.

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There is only one first-run bookstore in the entire city, the Whistlestop Bookshop on High Street.

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Amy's Thai Cuisine on High Street

Miseno's Ristorante and Pizzeria on W High Street

California Café on W Pomfret Street

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  • Hotel Carlisle and Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013, 1-(800) 692-7315, [1]. Has 267 guest rooms and suites with special business class rooms. Accommodations include heated indoor pool, saunas, hot tub, fitness center, game room, 24-hour business center, and high-speed internet access. Special onsite features of Embers restaurant and "Shooters" billiards room.
  • Ramada Limited Carlisle, 1252 Harrisburg Pike, I-81 Exit 52, Carlisle, Pa - 17013, ☎ 717-243-8585, [2].  edit
  • Residence Inn by Marriott – Carlisle (Carlisle, PA Hotel), 1 Hampton Court Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (Exit 226 off Turnpike and Exit 52 off I 81.), ☎ 717-610-9050, [3]. checkin: 3pm; checkout: 11am. Award Winning Hotel 2 years running  edit
  • Hampton Inn – Carlisle (Carlisle, PA Hotel), 1164 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, ☎ 717-240-0200, [4].  edit

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