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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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Carlisle is a city in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. Settled by Europeans in 1751, it is the seat of Cumberland County and home of Dickinson College.
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Has regular movies and performances
An art center operated by Dickinson College, hosts several small rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Walk-in paint-your-own pottery, glass, canvas, wood board; party & special event venue; rear parking.
Good sushi for reasonable prices. Ask for the Mt. Fuji (not on the menu).
Free breakfast.
One of twenty places in the US licensed to sell Belgian Neuhaus chocolate, they also offer macrons and other sweet treats.
By bus
Reaching Carlisle by public transport is limited, but not impossible.
Most of downtown is very walkable, notably Hanover, High, and West Pomfret Streets.
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