Messiah University Location Guide

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Situated on 375 beautiful acres in south-central Pennsylvania, Messiah University is located minutes from the state capital city of Harrisburg. Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, or can stay a little longer—choose from vibrant locales ranging from the quaint, quirky, historic or urban—where you can dine, shop, play, explore and create your own adventure. And we are only a day-trip away from the exciting offerings of metropolitan centers like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New York City. So whether small-town is your thing or you crave bigcity life, Messiah University is an ideal backdrop to

No need to leave campus. There’s lots to do!

Sportingevents–goFalcons!

Dogs! (our furry support friends at Engle Health Center)

ALottie,Hangingwithfriendsin the Falcon, the Union andCaféDiem(yum!)

Powerhouse (student-led worship every Thursday night)

Coffeehouse and live music at the student union

t Messiah, we’re all about community. It’s kind of our thing. You’ll find lots of ways and places to enjoy the friendships you create. Grab a quick bite to eat with friends in Lottie, the Falcon or the Union Café. On a beautiful day, linger beside (or go tubing or kayaking in!) the Yellow Breeches Creek that flows through our campus. Compete in one of Messiah’s club or rec sports

Esports game night

Firepit at the student union

Student Activity Board dances and activities

Concerts and art exhibits

Hammocking and tubing along the Yellow Breeches

leagues. Take a Pilates class in the Falcon Fitness Center. Check out a thoughtprovoking art exhibit, lecture or concert. Enjoy a pick-up game of spikeball on the campus green. On weekends, take in a free movie in Parmer Cinema. You’ll quickly realize Messiah’s campus is full of activity and that there’s always something to do!

Messiah Student Picks

20 places to visit in 20 miles

No worries about how to get around. Students (including first-year students) can have a car on campus!

Downtown Carlisle: restaurant, gallery and shopping district

Children’s Lake, Boiling Springs

Haar’s Drive-in Movies

Choose from 150 churches within 20 minutes of campus

Carlisle Sports Emporium

Hershey: Hersheypark, Chocolate World, Giant Center, Hershey Gardens and Tanger Outlets

Downtown Mechanicsburg: Legacy Park, Denim Coffee, JoJo's Pizza, Ann's Cupcakery and more!

Roundtop

Mountain Resort: skiing, snowboarding and paintball

City Island: mini golf and minor league baseball stadium (Go, Senators!)

Harrisburg: Millworks, river walk, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Susquehanna Art Museum, Civil War Museum, Harrisburg Symphony

Capital

Trader Joe’s Downtown Camp Hill: Chef de Crêpe and Cornerstone Coffee West Shore Farmers Market

Urban Churn craft creamery

Mount Airy Orchard

Washington,D.C. 2.5 hours

Pittsburgh 3 hours

NYC 3 hours

Philadelphia 2 hours

Messiah students often take advantage of campus' proximity to major urban centers such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New York–as well as other regional attractions such as Hershey, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Atlantic beaches and the Pocono Mountains.

Gettysburg Battlefield 30 minutes

Lancaster 1 hour

Ocean City, New Jersey 3 hours

Fun in all four seasons

Whichever seasons are your favorite, you’ll get to live them all at Messiah! Can’t figure out the best time to visit? No worries, our campus is stunning year-round. Visit more than once, if you can!