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There is always something fun happening at Dogwood
Acres Campground. In addition to everything that is
happening right here at the campground, there is a wide
range of events that are scheduled throughout the season
in Cumberland County and the surrounding communities.
The campground is ideally located in South Central
Pennsylvania, only 35 miles from Harrisburg and
Gettysburg, and only 11 miles from the
Carlisle Auto Shows. The following are some of our
suggested area attractions. |
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Carlisle Events |
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The
Cars, the People, the Excitement. For more
than 35 years, Carlisle Events has been a staple
in the automotive community. Its passion is
legendary to those who have made Carlisle, PA
their “Automotive Hometown.” Carlisle Events
hosts 10 seasonal automotive events at the
Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds which attract
enthusiasts from all over the world. Major
events include the Spring Carlisle, All-Ford
Nationals, All-GM Nationals, All-Chrysler
Nationals, Bike Fest, All-Truck Nationals,
Corvettes at Carlisle, and the Fall Carlisle.
See our Calendar of Events
page for specific dates. |
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Hershey |
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Hershey,
The Sweetest Place on Earth. With thrilling attractions,
luxurious accommodations, mouth-watering treats, and plenty to do
the whole year round, it’s no wonder this chocolate-scented candy
kingdom is such a popular destination for the whole family. Come and
visit the town made famous by Milton S. Hershey’s company, where the
streets are lined with Hershey’s Kisses-shaped street lights and the
air is filled with the sweet smell of chocolate. Fun, sweetness and
adventure await at Hershey’s Chocolate World. You’ll be greeted by
giant Hershey’s Product Characters as you enter this delightful
world of food, shops and entertainment devoted to all things
chocolate. You’re invited to learn how chocolate is made at a
special presentation. Experience Hershey’s Kiss Works and the
sensational Hershey’s Really Big 3-D Show. Ready for all-out,
non-stop family fun? HersheyPark is the “cleanest and greenest theme
park in America” with more than 65 rides and attractions, including
11 exciting coasters, a five acre water play area that is
reminiscent of the beaches and boardwalks of the Northeast, and more
that two dozen kiddie rides. Plus live entertainment, photo opps
with Hershey’s Product Characters, challenging games of skill,
one-of-a-kind shops, and irresistible food. |
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Doubleday Farm |
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Feel
Free to Hit Something, Steal Home, or Retire the
Side. Years ago, people went to the country
on Sundays to escape everyday life. They’d walk
through meadows, play baseball on converted
cornfields, and ride horses through the wooded
hillsides. Now it’s your turn. Play baseball -
or simply sit back and watch the game - at a
turn-of-the-century baseball field. Imagine
playing baseball under the lights on a field
where the outfield is surrounded by cornfields
and mountains. Baseball at Doubleday, is
baseball the way it was meant to be. Play ball
against the Doubleday nine and former major
leaguers like Brooks Robinson, George Foster,
Jerry Koosman, Tommy John, Clete Boyer and
Ferguson Jenkins. Dust off your glove and spikes
and take to the field in a vintage uniform from
the days when guys had names like “Shoeless” Joe
Jackson! |
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Gettysburg National Military Park |
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A
New Birth of Freedom. The Battle of
Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War,
the Union victory in the summer of 1863 that
ended General Robert E. Lee’s second and most
ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred
to as the “High Water Mark of the Confederacy”,
it was the war’s bloodiest battle, with 51,000
casualties. It also provided President Abraham
Lincoln with the setting for his most famous
address. Begin your visit to the park at the new
Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. Funded
through donations coordinated by the Gettysburg
Foundation, the new facility had its grand
opening on September 26, 2008. The center
features a museum gallery on the Civil War and
Gettysburg, the film “A New Birth of Freedom”,
the newly conserved Gettysburg Cyclorama, a
bookstore and refreshment saloon. The park
offers a full compliment of Summer Ranger
Programs (mid-June through mid-August),
battlefield walks, ranger-led anniversary battle
walks, evening campfire programs, and special
events on weekends including living history
groups and band concerts. |
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Harley Davidson Factory Tour |
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Passion
Forged In Steel. Established as an assembly
facility in 1973, Harley-Davidson Vehicle
Operations in York, PA. is the largest
Harley-Davidson manufacturing facility. The York
facility covers more than 230 acres and has over
1.5 million square feet under roof. Employees
assemble the Touring and Softail® models, as
well as limited production, factory-custom
motorcycles. They perform a variety of
manufacturing operations—from machining,
polishing and chrome plating, to forming,
welding and painting. At the Vaughn L. Beals
Tour Center, you’ll explore exhibits that detail
the plant’s history, and guide you through the
manufacturing and assembly processes. You’ll
also have the chance to sit on current
production motorcycles and visit the gift shop
for tour-related souvenirs. The Kids’ Rally, a
specially designed area for visitors under the
age of 12, makes the York facility an ideal
family destination. Your journey begins with an
introductory movie and continues on the factory
floor where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look
at the people, processes and products of York
Vehicle Operations. You’ll be guided through
various manufacturing and assembly areas, watch
as parts are manufactured and see freshly
painted and chrome plated parts. Then it’s on to
the end of the line, where every motorcycle is
roll-tested prior to crating and shipping. Over
the years, thousands of Harley-Davidson
enthusiasts have made the journey to York. Tours
are free and last approximately one hour. |
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Williams Grove Speedway |
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The
Best In Sprint Car Racing. Located in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the half-mile
Williams Grove Speedway has been part of the
rich history of motorsports throughout the
nation and the world since the gates were first
opened in 1939. Tommy Hinnershitz won the
first-ever event contested before weekly sprint
car racing began in 1967. Prior to that time
stock car racing was the norm before it evolved
into coupes and the famed 30x90 bugs. The
Cumberland County oval has been the playing
field for not only some of the most recognized
sanctioning bodies in auto racing but also for
the finest drivers to ever strap themselves into
an open-cockpit car. National champions like Ted
Horn, A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti have raced at
the Grove, which has laid the framework for what
has come to be known as the best in the sprint
car business competing on a regular basis.
Today, Williams Grove hosts weekly programs of
the best sprint car racing, featuring a family
atmosphere and affordable prices. |
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Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |
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You’re
On the Right Track. Hollywood Casino at Penn
National Race Course continues to build upon its
foundation of history and tradition that has
made it a major force in the sports and
entertainment market in Central Pennsylvania.
Turf racing is featured on a
nationally-acclaimed seven-furlong course. For
added excitement, the park simulcasts the
nation’s best racing seven days each week. In
2006 approval was received from the Pennsylvania
Gaming Control Board in Harrisburg, Pa., that
granted a permanent Category 1 slot machine
license to the track’s parent company. When
completed, the facility will be a 365,000 square
foot state-of-the-art integrated racing and
gaming operation, opening with 2,000 slot
machines. |
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Allenberry Playhouse |
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Allenberry
Brings Broadway to Central Pennsylvania.
The Allenberry Playhouse opened in the summer of
1949 and has become a leading attraction and
activity at Allenberry Resort. The playhouse
opened with a summer stock run of just 10 weeks.
Today the season lasts more than 40 weeks,
starting in March and running through December.
For more than 50 years, Allenberry has presented
professional casts performing Broadway musical,
comedy, and dramatic productions. The theatre
offers more than 400 seats, is air conditioned,
and is wheelchair accessible. |
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Wishing Well Equestrian Center |
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Specializing
in Horses and Fun. The Wishing Well Equestrian Center features s
fully enclosed large indoor arena. If you would like to learn to
ride, this is the right place. Wishing Well’s lesson horses are well
trained and safe. They can accommodate riders from beginner through
advanced, in Western and English disciplines. You can choose to
learn balanced seat, hunt seat, western seat, equitation, dressage,
eventing, and/or jumping. Lessons are offered 7 days a week. Wishing
Well also offers trail rides to everyone 7 years of age and up,
particularly popular during the fall foliage season. Enjoy Wishing
Well’s scenic 293 acres on Cumberland County’s gorgeous North
Mountain. |
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Army Heritage Center Foundation |
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Telling the Army Story … One Soldier at a Time. The Army
Heritage Center Foundation continues to strive to expand the US Army
Heritage and Education Center (AHEC) campus and enhance its
programs. Currently, the Foundation is managing construction of
phase one of the Visitor and Education Center, a key component of
the Army Heritage and Education Center campus. The Visitor and
Education Center (VEC) will be the focal point for all campus
educational activities and will serve as the primary point of entry
into the AHEC Campus. |
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Additional Local Businesses of Interest |
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2Tired2Cook •
Meadowbrooke Gourds •
Longbeard Calls |
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More
Information |
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Pennsylvania Tourism
Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau
Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce |
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