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Tourism
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more information on Things to see & do in Greater
Reading.
Tourism is our second largest industry bringing 1.5
billion dollars to the local economy and 9.5 million
visitors.
Greater Reading offers a multitude of diversity to
accommodate any visitor’s desire. We have winding
country roads with rich history that offer covered
bridges, grist mills, and the Pennsylvania “Dutch”
German farms with barns donning Hex signs beyond the
scenic, lush rolling hills and we’re situated in the
countryside only one-hour from Philadelphia.
You can take a ride back in time by reliving history at one
of our many museums and historical sites. Visit
Daniel Boone Homestead, which was home to the great
pioneer. The Reading Public Museum features
world-class art, natural history exhibits and a
planetarium. There’s an antique automobile museum,
the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum and much more.
Experience the thrill of our Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
and their world famous WW II reenactment.
Leave your baggage behind and join the fun at one of our
world famous festivals. The Kutztown Festival, a
folk life festival celebrates our Pennsylvania
“Dutch” German heritage. The Berks Jazz Fest is now
the third largest in the nation. Don’t forget about
the Annual Bowers Chili Pepper Festival, the Hay
Creek Apple Festival and the Fiddle Festival…each
one a unique experience.
We offer a wide variety of shopping, including Antique
Extravaganzas, Cabela’s, and our famous VF Outlet
Village, the biggest and most popular outlet center
in the Mid-Atlantic.
Adventure awaits you around every curve. Enjoy hiking,
biking, horseback riding and so much more on our
many multi-purpose trails. We are also recognized as
“Baseballtown,” home to the Reading Phillies, host
the Reading Royals hockey team, and for the drag
racing fan, Maple Grove Raceway. We offer golf
packages with challenging greens, inexpensive fees,
and exemplary service. There’s the famous
Girlfriends Getaway spa package, too.
Join us and be charmed by all we have to offer in Greater
Reading! To contact the Greater Reading
Convention & Visitors Bureau go to www.readingberkspa.com.
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