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1. Antietam Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Daniel Boone Homestead ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Genesius Theatre

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4. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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5. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

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6. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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7. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society

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8. Reading Fightin Phils Minor League Baseball

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9. Reading Public Museum

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10. Reading Rocks

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11. The Barley Mow

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12. The Knight's Pub at Stokesay Castle

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13. Reading Pagoda

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14. Reading Area Firefighters Museum

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15. Santander Performing Arts Center

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16. Reading Rocks

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Where is Reading located?
    • Located about halfway between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Reading is a city with a long history as the former home of the Reading Railroad and famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.
  • What modern attractions does Reading offer?
    • While it is also a modern city with great galleries, museums, sports facilities, and nature parks.

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