Seasonal Attractions

[top]

Graveyard Enterprises presents Fright Night's Twisted Manor in the former County Market building in the Southgate Shopping Center at 76 W. Liberty St. in Chambersburg, Pa. The haunted manor, set in the bayou of New Orleans swamps, includes a working elevator and an adventure as visitors get sidetracked on the way to the 13th floor and must find their way back to their rooms, says co-owner Jim Fry. The manor contains approximately 10 animated props. In-your-face scares. Appropriate for ages 6 and older if the child is used to horror movies. The guided tour takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 6:45 p.m. with the first group going in at 7 p.m. Opens at 7 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Saturday, Nov. 1. Stays open until everyone gets through on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 10 p.m. Sundays. $12, ages 12 and older; $7, ages 11 and younger. Groups of 15 or more call in advance for rates and registration. Call 717-263-1313 or go to www.fright-nights.com.

Terror Behind Bars is a haunted prison with military experiments, zombies and riots at the former Franklin County Prison, 625 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, Pa. Appropriate for ages 8 and older. Children should be accompanied by an adult. 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. Anyone in line by 11 p.m. gets through. $13 for adults; $10 for ages 12 and younger. Tour takes approximately 15 minutes. Sponsored by Franklin County Jail Employee Committee. Proceeds benefit Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and the Stacy Reed Childrens Fund, a fund set up for the three children of Reed, a Franklin County Jail correctional officer who died in November 2007.

ENTERTAINMENT

[top]

Capitol Theater
Featuring County music and theatrical productions.

The Luhrs Center
Located on Shippensburg University's campus. This new, 1,500-seat, state of the art Grove Theatre assures the most enjoyable and entertaining performance experience for audiences of all ages.

Totem Pole Playhouse
World-renowned summer stock theater just minutes away. Located in beautiful Caledonia State Park.

Adams County Winery
Located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, just minutes West of Gettysburg.


CIVIL WAR SIGHTS

[top]
Gettysburg National Battlefield - 24 miles
Antietam National Battlefield - 26 miles
Harper's Ferry National Battlefield - 35 miles
Monacacy National Battlefield - Frederick, Md - 30 miles
 

OUTDOOR RECREATION

[top]

Cowan's Gap State Park
In Nearby Fort Loudon, Pa.

Caledonia State Park
Just east of Chambersburg off US 30. Swimming, hiking, fishing, golf.

Pine Grove Furnace
North of the above Caledonia park. Swimming, picnics areas, great hiking with mountain views.

Kings Gap Environmental Training and Education Center
Hiking and other facilities

Conococheague Creek
Some of the regions best trout fishing is just across the street on the campus of Wilson College. Pennsylvania fishing license required!


GOLF

[top]

All are just a short 15 minute drive away.

Greencastle Greens
New 18 hole public course in nearby Greencastle, Pa.

Majestic Ridge
Oldest 18 hole public golf course in Central Pa.; very scenic, built in and around a mountain top.

Penn National
Features two 18-hole championship golf courses.

Rocky Spring Golf Course
An "easy to walk" 9-hole course with no water hazards or blind spots

Links of Olde Scotland
Shippensburg, PA - Enjoy one of the top 100 best driving ranges in the U.S. as well as the Best 18-hole mini golf course in Central PA.

Cluggy's Family Amusement Center
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy mini golf, go-carts, off-track betting, a skate park, batting cages and more!

( There are 36 courses within and hour driving distance )


SKIING

[top]

Whitetail Ski Resort
The areas leading attraction. Just down the road in Mercersburg, Pa.

Ski Liberty
Near Gettysburg. Mountain resort and cross country skiing.


COLLEGES, SCHOOLS

[top]

Wilson College
Chambersburg, just across the street from Lillie's Garden Bed and Breakfast.

Penn State Mont Alto
A Penn State branch campus.

Shippensburg University
In nearby Shippensburg, Pa. See website for many entertaining events.

Mercersburg Academy
Private high school with a scenic campus.


RESTAURANTS

[top]

Copper Kettle Restaurant

Red Lobster Restaurant

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Rosalie's Italian Grill Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store & Restaurant

E.J.’s Grill 346 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg 717-263-1137

Café D’Italia 9 N Main St. Chambersburg, 717-262-4364


AREA GUIDES

[top]

Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

Pennsylvania Travel Council

Pennsylvania's Capital Region Vacation Bureau

Shippensburg Chamber of Commerce


SHOPPING

[top]

Fayetteville Antique Mall - 7 miles. This market is a complex of buildings with lots of unique antiques, collectibles and homemade craft items.

Chambersburg Mall - 7 miles

Valley Mall, Hagerstown, MD - 27 miles

Prime Outlets, Hagerstown, MD - 32 miles

Gettysburg Village Factory Stores - 29.5 miles

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

[top]

Chambersburg Skydiving Center - 2 miles. A full-service skydiving center just up the road at the Franklin County Regional Airport.


Member of Professional Association of Innkeepers International

Page Last updated October 18, 2011 19:00
©2007-2011 Lillie's Garden Bed & Breakfast

Member of Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce