Don’t let Carlisle’s relatively small size fool you. This southern Pennsylvania locale is bursting with a diverse culture and attractive amenities. Carlisle rests just 23 miles west of Harrisburg, along Interstate 76. Dickinson College occupies a space near the center of town, providing a multicultural mix of students from far and wide. Affordable apartments and colorful homes will appease students and post-grads alike, as will the pizza places, custard shops, and breweries along High Street.

Carlisle is famous for its lively car shows. Put on throughout the summer and fall, owners and enthusiasts alike fill the Carlisle Fairgrounds to peruse the classic and exotic cars that turn up. Carlisle is convenient for commuters and travelers thanks to its location between I-76 and I-81. There’s a number of state forests to the north and south, putting the beauty of Pennsylvania just minutes away.