Quick Summary:

  • 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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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Antietam Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Antietam Lake | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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2. Daniel Boone Homestead ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Daniel Boone Homestead | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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3. Genesius Theatre

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Genesius Theatre | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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4. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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5. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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6. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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7. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society

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Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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8. Reading Fightin Phils Minor League Baseball

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Reading Fightin Phils Minor League Baseball | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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9. Reading Public Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Reading Public Museum | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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10. Reading Rocks

Reading Rocks | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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11. The Barley Mow

Category: Food & Drink
The Barley Mow | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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12. The Knight's Pub at Stokesay Castle

Category: Food & Drink
The Knight's Pub at Stokesay Castle | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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13. Reading Pagoda

Reading Pagoda | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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14. Reading Area Firefighters Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Reading Area Firefighters Museum | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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15. Santander Performing Arts Center

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Santander Performing Arts Center | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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16. Reading Rocks

Reading Rocks | Things to Do in Reading, Pennsylvania
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Summary & FAQ Antietam Lake Daniel Boone Homestead Genesius Theatre GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society Reading Fightin Phils Minor League Baseball Reading Public Museum Reading Rocks The Barley Mow The Knight's Pub at Stokesay Castle Reading Pagoda Reading Area Firefighters Museum Santander Performing Arts Center Reading Rocks

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