Carlisle, PA
The scenic community of Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
is situated just 20 minutes from the state capital
of Harrisburg and within easy driving distance of
major metropolitan areas such as Baltimore, New
York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Founded
in 1751, Carlisle is the County Seat of Cumberland
County and home to Dickinson College and the United
States Army War College. The town was George Washington's
choice for his army's first arsenal and school,
and its historic district proudly displays buildings
dating to the Revolutionary and Civil War era. The
charm, history and vitality of the Carlisle area
create a relaxed and enriching atmosphere in which
to pursue your legal education.
When it's time to take a break from your studies, you can enjoy numerous leisure activities afforded through the community and its surrounding areas. Depending upon your interests, you may choose to take a weekend trip to Washington, D.C. or New York City, tour the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg, enjoy an afternoon of chocolate and roller coasters at Hershey Park, catch a performance at the Carlisle Theater, or spend an evening catching up with classmates at a local pub. Or, if the natural beauty and richness of the surrounding landscape entices you to spend time outdoors, you will find serene and adventurous hiking paths along a stretch of the Appalachian Trail; the 969-acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park, with beach swimming, boat launching areas and more than 70 campsites; and numerous creeks and streams ideal for fishing enthusiasts looking for an angling challenge.
A growing center of development and commerce, the area also features distinctive gift boutiques, popular shopping venues and complexes, entertainment and exceptional restaurants catering to a variety of tastes. For additional information on Carlisle and its surrounding areas, visit the Downtown Carlisle Association, the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Visitors Network, the Harrisburg Hershey Carlisle Welcome Center, or Central PA monthly magazine.
University Park, PA
University Park is Penn State’s flagship
campus and home to a multitude of undergraduate
and graduate departments and more than 41,000 students.
This stimulating intellectual center is situated
in the town of State College, Pennsylvania, which
was recently named by Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Magazine as one of its “50 Smart Places to
Live.” The locale is within driving distance
of Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Commonly known as the home of Joe Paterno and his legendary Nittany Lions, State College boasts an assortment of attractions and entertainment. When you’re not cheering on the Lions at Beaver stadium, you can catch your favorite music artists and entertainers at the Bryce Jordan Center, spend an afternoon at the ballpark with the State College Spikes, check out the displays at the University’s Palmer Museum of Art or the HUB-Robeson Galleries, take in a theatrical performance on campus or in downtown State College, take a guided motorboat tour on an underground stream at Penn’s Cave (America's only all-water cavern), visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum in historic Boalsburg, take in the sights and sounds of the Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, or just relax with a double scoop at the University’s famous Creamery. The region also offers a broad range of recreational activities and facilities, including on-campus recreation facilities such as the Penn State Ice Pavilion, beautifully kept golf courses, hiking trails and the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort.
Downtown State College abounds with restaurants, shops, galleries, and an active nightlife environment with quality entertainment. For more information about the State College community, visit www.statecollege.com, www.centredaily.com the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County and Downtown State College.
The Penn State Fact Book offers additional information on the University and its campuses.
