Shippensburg is a quaint little university town in the hill and valley region of southern central Pennsylvania. Home to Shippensburg University, the town boasts its excellent teacher education program, state of the art athletic facilities, and new performing arts center. Students and residents alike enjoy small businesses and cute cafes downtown. A short drive south will get you to the mall and many other large department stores. Visitors will enjoy seeing sprawling farms or taking advantage of the many outdoor activities available in the area.