Located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of central Pennsylvania, Shippensburg is a friendly, attractive college town that is home to Shippensburg University. We have a rich history and are proud to have our town center listed on the National Historic Register. Our downtown and area businesses offer a wide range of quality goods and services.
Shippensburg maps are available for download, by mail or for sale at the Chamber office.
Shippensburg was rated 27th in Norman Crampton's 1995 book, 100 Best Small Towns in America. Annual events include the Shippensburg Community Fair held the last week in July and the Corn Festival, an arts and crafts street fair held the last Saturday in August.
How to Get Here
Shippensburg is located near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81, just a short driving distance from many metropolitan centers. Distances from some cities are:
- Harrisburg - 1 hr.
- Frederick - 1 hr.
- Baltimore - 2 hrs.
- Washington - 2 hrs.
- Philadelphia - 3 hrs.
- Pittsburgh - 3 hrs.
- New York City - 4 hrs.
To visit us, follow these directions:
- East of Shippensburg:
- Use Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 226 (Carlisle) to I-81 south. Take I-81 to Exit 29.
- West of Shippensburg:
- Use Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 201 (Blue Mountain) to Route 696 south.
- North of Shippensburg:
- Take I-81 south to Exit 29.
- South of Shippensburg:
- Take I-81 north to Exit 24.
For more information, contact the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce.