Location . . . The Hotel Carlisle is conveniently located on US Route 11, two miles south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Interstate 76 at exit 226 or at exit 52 off Interstate 81.
The Site . . . Show headquarters will be the scenic 28-acre Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The hotel features 267 oversized guest rooms and suites all on the ground floor. Home-like room amenities include all the essentials to keep you looking and feeling your best. The hotel and convention center offers business class rooms featuring microwaves and refrigerators and spacious office stations in addition to the standard amenities. Special hotel amenities include a heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness center, game room, room service, 24-hour business center, and wireless Internet access. The show rings, grooming tent, and vendors will all be on site at the host hotel.
Pennsylvania’s climate in early May can be unpredictable, so come prepared for all kinds of weather. Plan to bring warm clothing, clothing that can be “layered,” hats, gloves, rain gear, and boots. The average high temperature for the week of the Specialty is 62 degrees, and the average low temperature is 40 degrees.
If this is your first visit to our area, you may want to stop by and visit with the helpful front desk staff. They are always happy to make restaurant recommendations, to help you find your way around, or to point out activities that they think you’ll enjoy.
Hotel Carslisle
Virtual tours of the rooms, grounds, and other amenities
 Be a Considerate Guest . . . Please do your part to uphold our reputation as considerate guests. Exercise your dogs in designated areas only, and use the plastic bags and trash receptacles provided to facilitate clean up. No electrical cords may be run from hotel rooms through windows to any outdoor areas. We need everyone’s help in keeping the hotel rooms and show grounds, including grooming areas, clean.
Area Sightseeing . . . The following listings will lead you to many of the interesting things to do in and around Carlisle:
Meadowbrooke Gourds
U.S. Army Heritage Museum Foundation
Cumberland County Historical Society
Carlisle Barracks
Military Heritage Foundation
Sports Emporium—Go-karts, laser tag, miniature golf, batting cage, roller skating, rock climbing
In addition, there’s no shortage of things to do in Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and many other nearby communities. Walk in the footsteps of important historical figures in Gettysburg, get a taste of the sweet life in Hershey, and enjoy items handcrafted by local artisans in Lancaster. What began as Milton S. Hershey’s company town, Hershey is now a place rich with activities, scenic gardens, and tempting treats. Hershey features an amusement park and a delicious heritage of chocolate that makes for a sweet vacation! From Chocolate Avenue to Hershey Gardens and Chocolate World, there are many delicious things to do in in this city named for the American chocolate entrepreneur. For more outdoor recreation, explore Indian Echo Caverns, try a round of miniature golf or enjoy hiking and water recreation in Harrisburg.
Air Travel & Airport Transportation . . . The closest airport is Harrisburg, located approximately 35 minutes from Carlisle, but not all major airlines fly into this location. There is no shuttle service to the hotel. If you are transporting dogs, we recommend the following airports (driving distances between 2 to 3½ hours): Baltimore, Maryland (BWI); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL); Newark, New Jersey (EWR); Reagan Airport/Washington National (DCA).
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