Chambersburg

This town is located on the Lincoln Highway and an hour away southwest of Harrisburg.For a small town, Chambersburg offers a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Since the town is 15 minutes away from Shippensburg University, many students spend most of their weekends in Chambersburg. This town is also the home of Wilson College. It is a town that has been around since 1730 and has been growing ever since.

By car

• When traveling from Philadelphia, take I-76 W toward Harrisburg.
• On 76 W, take exit 226 for US 11 toward I 81/Chambersburg/Carlisle.
• Continue on US 11 and take the exit to I-81 S toward Chambersburg and get off at exit 16.

By train

• Amtrak

  address: Hagerstown
  Thirty minutes by car from Chambersburg, various taxi services are available.

By bus

• Greyhound

  address: 10527 Sharpsburg Pike, Hagerstown 21740

• Old Jail

  address: 175 E. King St.
  Built in 1818, the jail was a stop on the Underground Railroad and remained after Chambersburg was burned by the Confederates in 1864. Tours anytime during the day.

• Thomas June Artisan Gallery

  address: 490 Lincoln Way East
  Artwork and hand designed items by the local people.

• Penn National Golf Club

  address: 3720 Clubhouse Drive
  It is a complete golf course which received a four star rating from Golf Digest magazine. 3-day packages for $300.

• Chambersburg Skydiving Center

  address: 3506 Airport Road
  Freefall skydiving, static line skydiving and instructor-assisted driving.

• Rhodes Grove Camp

  address: 7693 Brown's Mill Road.
  Year-round Christian camp surrounded by farmland; camping, retreats and various other activities including swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, water sliding.

• Fright Night

  address: 1320 Lincoln Way East
  A 20,000 square feet house is dedicated to "scaring visitors" every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

• Capital TheaterVarious performances during the year.

• Lincoln LanesTwenty lanes, party packages, laser bowling.

• The Collector's Dream

  address: 6150 Lincoln Way East
  An antique heaven that offers a wide range of jewelry, coins, pottery, etc. People of all ages can find the things of their taste.

• Wrap It Up

  address: 158 Highland Drive
  Custom create a gift basket personalised with effort and great detail.

• Chambersburg Mall

  address: 6 W Washington St
  JC Penney, Burlington Coat Factory, Radio Shack, huge video arcade to entertain children and teens while adults shop. Popular among students from Shippensburg University.

• Montezuma Mexican Restaurant

  address: 820 Wayne Avenue
  Traditional Mexican food (such as enchiladas, tamales, sopapillas, flan) along with margaritas and beer.

• Italian Village Restaurant

  address: 5267 Philadelphia Avenue
  Family restaurant.

• Green Village

  address: 5440 Philadelphia Ave
  Sandwiches, ice cream and pies. Senior discount.

• Jolly Cork

  address: 75 Grandview Ave.
  An average pub where many people pre-game before going out.

• Norland Pub

  address: 454 Norland Ave.
  Live music on weekends.

• Best Western Chambersburg

  address: 211 Walker Road
  48 room hotel located off exit 16. Free Internet, complimentary continental breakfast, cable television, outdoor pool.

• Comfort Inn Chambersburg

  address: 3301 Black Gap Rd
  Indoor pool and spa, extended breakfast buffet, dining adjacent at the mall. Pets $10/night extra.

• Sleep Inn Chambersburg

  address: 1435 Doron Drive
  Indoor pool, hot tub. breakfast bar and