Your guide to plan a visit to Shippensburg! Check out these places to visit the scenic and historic town. Looking for relaxation? Treat yourself to a massage therapy session. Feeling adventurous? Take a hike on one of the trails we’ve located below. There’s plenty to do in the town of Shippensburg for everyone!
Photo courtesy of Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau
Rocky Knob Trail - Michaux State Forest
Unleash your adventurous side, and take a hike on the Rocky Knob Trail. This four mile long trail includes twelve numbered stations provided within the trail guide to highlight points of interest for hikers. Rocky Knob Trail is a loop trail, so after you reach station twelve, it will lead you back to station one. The trail is marked and easy to follow, and there are plenty of opportunities for great nature pictures.
Ridge Rd, Shippensburg, PA
Appalachian Brewing Co.
Take a trip into town and dine in at Appalachian Brewing Company Shippensburg for fresh Pennsylvania cuisine and handcrafted ales and lagers. Enjoy their classic pub food on their outdoor second floor deck, and wash it down with one of their flagship beers. Their unique and exquisite brews are what make Appalachian Brewing Company stand out among the town. Whether you’re looking for a light refreshing ale or a sweet and malty lager, their wide variety of signature beers guarantees you’ll find the brew for you.
15 W King St, Shippensburg, PA | abcbrew.com/shippensburg
Java Shack
Need a pick-me-up? Stop by Java Shack, a drive thru coffee stand in Shippensburg with the mission to provide the community with specialty espresso drinks and locally fresh baked goods supplied daily! They also announce new must-try drink specials every month, so be sure to check it out. And don’t forget about Happy Hour! Every Monday, Java Shack offers Happy Hour from 7-8 a.m. for 50% off any drink.
1013 Ritner Hwy, Shippensburg, PA | facebook.com/javashack.ship
Dykeman Park
This 56 acre park, open from dawn until dusk, includes several trails, two ponds, and Dykeman Baseball Field. Bring the kids to feed pellets to the ducks and fish, and spend time outdoors at the picnic tables and park benches. Dykeman Park’s three trails are differentiated by fitness levels easy, moderate, and difficult. Each trail treats you to different terrain and wildlife, allowing you to experience a variety of nature and scenic views.
1 Dykeman Rd, Shippensburg, PA | shippensburgparkandrec.org/dykeman
Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University
Plan a trip to FA&M, a museum of apparel fashion, historic dress conservation center, and educational laboratory. They are almost an entirely student run organization! The Fashion Archives and Museum hosts events and exhibits, such as Celebrating Creative Hands-Yesterday and Today, where they collaborate with the Lancaster Spinners and Weavers Guild. Viewers can enjoy creations made by true artisans using traditional techniques and historical garments. If you have an interest in fashion, history, and vintage clothing, schedule a group visit to explore their most recent acquisitions.
501 N Earl St, Shippensburg, PA | fashionarchives.org
New Day Yoga and Wellness
A New Day, A New You! This wellness center provides massage therapy, yoga classes, acupuncture, and Reiki. Their full service yoga studio offers classes in beginner and intermediate levels to accommodate each individual. For relaxation and healing, check out their licensed massage therapists and their specialties on their website for best relief, such as lymphatic drainage or head and neck tension. Or try something new, like Reiki, a gentle hands-on technique that promotes relaxation and assists the body’s natural healing ability. Treat yourself to a self-care day or buy a gift certificate for the workaholic friend that needs one.
300 W King St, Shippensburg, PA | shippensburgyoga.com
