CarlislePennsylvania
Carlisle is a borough in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Carlisle is located within the Cumberland Valley, a highly productive agricultural region.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Carlisle
Carlisle, PA is a close-knit town located in southern Pennsylvania counting 22,517 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Carlisle is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.53 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,072 residents per square mile.
What Makes Carlisle Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Carlisle — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,517.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carlisle
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cumberland County Historical Society · Museum
- The Garden Gallery · Art gallery
- The Trout Gallery · Art gallery
- Carlisle Community Pool · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlisle
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carlisle
- Bellaire El Sch
- Carlisle Area HS
- Crestview El Sch
- Hamilton El Sch
- Lamberton MS
- Letort El Sch
- Middlesex El Sch
- Mooreland El Sch
- North Dickinson El Sch
- Wilson MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Upmc Carlisle ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.