group tour - Greater Reading Convention and Visitors Bureau

Reading, PA
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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | Girlfriends
Getaway™& More | Haunts & Hexes Trail
Hex Barn Art Tour | Forest & State Park Tours
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Covered Bridge Tour | Holiday Tours
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Outlet Shopping
PA Dutch Trail | Wine & Hops Trail
Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau | www.gogreaterreading.com
2525 N 12th Street, Suite 101 | Reading, PA 19605 | P: 800-443-6610 or 610-375-4085 x 1104 F: 610-375-9606
Comfort Inn
Lancaster County North
1 Denver Road, Denver, PA 17517
All of our groups enjoy...
• Complimentary welcome reception with beverages & freshbaked cookies
• Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
• Complimentary wi-fi
• Express check-in with all guests pre-registered & pre-keyed
• One complimentary room for every 10 rooms paid per night
• Complimentary meeting space with 15 rooms paid per night
(banquet room and picnic pavilion)
• Ample & complimentary motorcoach parking
• Interior corridors & elevator
• Microwave & fridge in every room
Group Policies
• A credit card guarantee is required upon booking
• 50% deposit is due 30 days prior to arrival
• Remaining balance & rooming list due 2 weeks prior to arrival
• There is a 30 day cancellation policy for the entire group.
For Group Rates
Contact
Rachelle Haymaker
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: 717.336.7541
[email protected]
www.comfortinnlancasterpa.com
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GROUP TOUR 2014
Dear Group Tour Leader,
Attractions | pages 4-11
Berks County Heritage Center.................. 4
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles... 4
Trails,Tours & Festivals............................. 5
Santander Arena & Performing Arts Cntr. 6
Kutztown Folk Festival............................. 6
Koziar’s Christmas Village.......................... 7
Renninger’s Antiques & Farmers Market.. 7
We have it - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Our location is close to the PA Turnpike, Interstate 78, Routes 222 &
422 and makes a quick connect to New York, Baltimore, Washington
D.C. and the Poconos.
With such attractive
hotel rates,
why not stay in Reading? Our
LocAtion
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(45 mins)
(45 mins)
Lehigh Valley, PA
Harrisburg/Hershey, PA
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest......................... 8
ReAding, PA
Reading, PA
Girlfriends Getaway ™ & More................. 8
VF Outlet & Outlet Center ........................ 9
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.............10
Group Itineraries.........................................11
Valley Forge Casino Resort....... Back cover
Lodging | pages 12-17
Abraham Lincoln Hotel............................12
Best Western Plus...................................12
Comfort Inn Lancaster County North......
inside cover
Lancaster, PA
Gettysburg, PA
(35 mins)
Valley Forge PA
unique location is very
close to Lancaster &
Philadelphia. Explore
our festivals, world
class museums, antique
extravaganzas and
historical sites. (45 mins)
And for shopping, we
have the original Outlet
Capital of the World©,
VF Outlets. Take a ride to casinos or amusement parks all within 45
minutes. So come on, stay, explore, and enjoy!
(130 mins)
While here, you can choose accommodations from over 2,400
hotel/motels and 90 B&B rooms, plus dine at a diverse selection of fine
restaurants and eateries.
Comfort Inn/Midway Diner/Bethel........... 13
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson............ 13
Crowne Plaza Reading............................ 14
Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing............... 14
Hampton Inn Reading/Wyomissing......... 15
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites......... 15
Homewood Suites by Hilton.................... 16
Inn at Reading ........................................ 17
Travel | page 17
White Star Tours and Travel Center......... 17
Amenities | pages 18-19
DISTANCES TO MAJOR CITIES
• Atlantic City – 115 miles
• Baltimore – 97 miles
• New York City – 125 miles
• Philadelphia - 60 miles
• Washington, DC - 148 miles
Greater Reading, PA
CONTACT:
Margo DeRouchie, National Sales Director
Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau
[email protected]
800-443-6610
610-375-4085 ext 1104
Fax 610-375-9606
www.GoGreaterReading.com
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Berks County Heritage Center
The Berks County Heritage Center has been developed as a
historical interpretive complex focusing on important eras of
our transportation history.
Your group can explore the Gruber Wagon Works, a National
Historic Landmark built in 1882. See over 19,000 tools and
artifacts that were used in the production of these sturdy
wagons.
Absorb the history of the Union and Schuylkill Canals in the
C. Howard Hiester Canal Center, or take a leisurely stroll
along the original towpath.
Walk across Wertz’s Red Bridge–Pennsylvania’s longest
single-span covered bridge.
The center is open May through October.
Lectures and workshop series are held throughout the
season. Call for a program guide.
EVENTS
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2nd Annual Early Bird Fiddle Festival,
Sat. May 17, 11 am to 7pm
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3nd Annual Heritage Celebration,
Sat. Oct. 4 & Sun. Oct. 5, 11 am to 4:40pm
Berks County Heritage Center
2201 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-8839
Contact: Cathy Wegener | www.countyofberks.com/parks
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Pennsylvania’s transportation heritage is on display at the Boyertown
Museum of Historic Vehicles. Housed in a former truck body
factory building, the Museum takes visitors all the way back to the
horsedrawn era. Along with carriages and wagons, the Museum
features bicycles and motorcycles, sleighs, as well as cars and
trucks. Almost every vehicle on display was manufactured in
Pennsylvania, making the Boyertown Museum a history of both
national and regional interest.
Your group will be able to see extremely rare vehicles that simply
do not exist elsewhere. Vehicle memorabilia and tools are also on
display to tell a full story of the history of road transportation. Also
on display are two exquisite examples of roadside architecture—a
1921 Sunoco cottage-style gas station and a 1938 Jerry O’Mahony
prefabricated diner. Both structures, which have their own bit of
local history, make for an immersive experience into two industries
that prospered as a result of the motorized age. The Museum also
features changing exhibits.
The Boyertown Museum also sponsors Duryea Day Antique &
Classic Car & Truck Show, an annual event held the Saturday of
Labor Day weekend at nearby Boyertown Community Park. Other
special events are held throughout the year, including Pie & Coffee
Saturdays in the restored diner.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking
• Gift Shop
• Nearby sit-down and fast food
• Facilities for meetings, group meals, parties and special events
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-2090
[email protected] | www.boyertownmuseum.org
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fairs & festivals
Whether you want
to watch a toe-tapping jam session or taste the
spiciest chile peppers this side of the Schuylkill
River, Berks County is the place to be. The area
hosts more than a dozen annual festivals and fairs,
which provide enjoyable, affordable entertainment
for the entire family.
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trails and tours
From covered bridges to wine making, Berks County touts a
memorable collection of trails and tours that will surely land at
the top of your to-do list:
Hex Barn Art Tour
Chart a course through Greater Reading’s cultural heritage with a selfdriving tour, where geometric hex signs adorn buildings, barns and
tombstones. The hex sign, a beautiful symbol of Pennsylvania German
ancestry, originated in Berks County, and today, the colorful artwork
dots the sprawling countryside, linking the region’s landmarks and
landscapes.
Covered Bridge Driving Tour
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Begin at the 100-year-old Penn Street Bridge in downtown Reading and
then head to nearby Wertz’s Bridge, believed to be the longest singlespan covered bridge in Pennsylvania. Wave to Frank, the resident spirit
rumored to be lurking at Kutz’s Mill Bridge, and make a pit stop at the
Dreibelbis Bridge and Pleasantville Bridge before wrapping up your
tour at Griesemer’s Bridge, which is thought to be the oldest covered
bridge in Berks County.
Pennsylvania Dutch Trail
Grab a slice of shoo-fly pie and a bottle of birch beer, then take in the
area’s rich heritage, tradition and culture. Enjoy hex signs, hand-sewn
quilts and folksy Pennsylvania Dutch sayings as you visit entertaining
spots like Roadside America, Deisch Eck Restaurant, Pennsylvania
Dutch Gift Haus and the PA German Cultural Heritage Center.
Wine & Hops Trail
Audio Tour CD
$15 includes S&H and Tax
Follow the HEX TOUR
HIGHWAY past historic
barns with brightly painted
hex art. Stop at points of
interest along the way as
you learn the meanings and
history behind this unique
Pennsylvania German
folk art.
To order by MAIL,
please send check, payable to Greater Reading
Convention and Visitors
Bureau, 2525 N 12th St.,
Reading, PA 19605-9902
or PICK UP at Greater
Reading Visitors Bureau,
GoggleWorks Center for
the Arts, 2nd & Washington
Sts., Reading, PA, 19602.
Quench your thirst for fun as you toast to a day filled with wineries
and breweries and complimentary tastings. After stopping by Stoudt’s
Brewing Company, Blair Vineyards, Clover Hill Vineyards, Long Trout Winery and Manatawny
Creek Winery, enjoy a nightcap at Winedown Café & Winebar. Why not make it a double and
stay an extra day? You can enjoy another round of tours at Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar, The
Pike Café, The Speckled Hen Cottage Pub & Alehouse and The Ugly Oyster.
Haunts & Hexes Ghost Trail
Enter at your own risk as you explore the “other side” of Berks County. Paranormal enthusiasts
will get goose bumps while listening to folklore and hair-raising ghost stories at 12 mysterious
sites, including Crystal Cave, Berks County Heritage Center, Aulenbach Cemetery and the
William Penn Memorial Fire Tower, which are open for tour-goers during business hours only.
Civil War Trail
If you prefer historical tidbits, take a ride back in time and discover a deeper history of the war
that changed a nation. Learn the true stories behind the battles during informational stops
at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, Berks History Center, Historic Joanna Furnace,
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site and the Central PA African American Museum,
formerly Bethel AmE. Church, a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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Affordable Family Fun!
June 28–July 6,2014
Selected as America’s Top 100 Events by American Bus Association.
The Washington Post, named it one of the “must see” festivals.
USA Today Magazine listed it as one of the top festivals nationwide.
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Fine Folk Art & Traditional Crafts
Visit America’s Largest Quilt Sale
Entertainment on 6 Stages,
Bountiful Pennsylvania Dutch Food
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Your Group Will
Love Our Festival!
CONTACT INFORMATION
610-683-1597
EMAIL: [email protected]
$9 PER PERSON (DRIVER & ESCORT FREE)
DINNER PACKAGES AVAILABLE
GROUP RATES APPLY TO 25 OR MORE ADULTS
12 & UNDER-FREE • DEPOSIT NOT REQUIRED
kutztownfestival.com
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Koziar’s Christmas Village
Driving through the darkened countryside, your
group will suddenly find themselves dazzled by
the glow of more Christmas lights than they’ve
ever seen before. Added to this magnificent
beauty is the spectacular reflection in the lake
situated in front of the main house. As your group
wanders through the unique indoor and outdoor
Christmas displays, they can stop to enjoy the
many shops filled with unusual ornaments,
decorated trees, toys, refreshments, train displays
and gift barns.
Christmas Village in its 67th year old history has
received many awards including one of the Top
Ten Attractions in PA. Visiting Christmas Village is
truly like “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” Your
group will take home many happy memories of an
old-fashioned Christmas.
Koziar’s Christmas Village
782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, PA 19506
www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
Opens Sat. Nov. 1st. Weekends through
Thanksgiving:
Fri. 6-9 pm, Sat. 5:30-9:30 pm, Sun. 5:30-9 pm
Nightly from Thanksgiving through Jan. 1st
M-F 6-9 pm, Sat. 5-9:30 pm, Sun. 5-9 pm
Contact: Sonia Koziar
610-488-1110 Fax: 610-488-1111
Renninger’s Antiques & Farmers Market
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Renningers
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610-683-6848
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Farmers Market Fridays 10 to 7 &
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Antiques Market Saturdays 8 to 4
Visit our website. www.renningers.com
Renningers Kutztown located at
740 Noble St. Kutztown, Pa 19530
610-683-6848 Corp office 570-385-0104
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Vintage
Baseball
FESTIVAL
Honoring Berks’ George
Bradley, first no hitter in MLB
GIRLFRIENDS
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...not just for girlfriends anymore
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Contact a Boscov's Travel Specialist who will assist with the
selection of your hotel, spa and any additional enhancements
you and your girlfriends would enjoy.
July 26, 2014
BerkshireBaseball.com
Boscovs Travel Booking: 800-782-5605
email - [email protected]
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COME EXPLORE
201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
GPS: 140 North 3rd St., Reading, PA 19601
www.goggleworks.org 610.374.4600
THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST, MOST COMPREHENSIVE,
INTERACTIVE ARTS CENTER
Galleries | Studio Artists | Arts & Cultural Organizations | Event Facilities | Classes & Workshops
Summer Camps | Film Theatre | Store | Café
Teaching Studios: Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Metals, Photography and Wood
VISIT US ON SECOND SUNDAY Our Open House for Workshops, Demos, Music & More!
Visit the IRVIN & LOIS COHEN GALLERY and ROLF & RENATE SCHMIDT GALLERY
year-round for exhibitions and meet the artist opening receptions.
mission: to nurture the arts, foster creativity, promote education and enrich the community.
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Haunts & Hex Tour
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Join us if you dare - on a spine-tingling
journey to Greater Reading’s most haunted
places. Your host, Charles J. Adams III, is
a paranormal researcher, author of more
than 35 books on ghosts and hauntings and
storyteller extraordinaire.
Take one or a combination of 4 tours:
• Berks County Heritage Center - approx. 3 hours
Venture inside a haunted covered bridge, then along the former towpath of the Union Canal to the site of the 1875 quadruple
murder-suicide of a mother and her three children. The ghosts of the children have been seen, sensed, and heard by countless
witnesses. Afterwards, take a short walk to an eerie graveyard to hear stories of its hauntings and search for unmarked graves
with copper divining rods hand-crafted by your host.
• Hawk Mountain - approx. 4 hours
Traverse Hex Highway to Witchcraft Road and Witches Hill to Hawk Mountain, the site of an 18th century Indian massacre,
unsolved murders of two hermits, and grisly 19th century mass murders. This tragic past serves as a baseline of intense
paranormal energies in the otherwise serene sanctuary for birds of prey. Your visit includes an easy hike to the South Lookout
of the sanctuary. You will also explore the mysterious grave of the Hawk Mountain murderer in the valley below.
• Center Park Historic District - approx. 2.5 hours
Stroll through Charles Evans Cemetery, where you may see or sense the spirits of a woman and her three children who died in
a quadruple murder-suicide in 1875 and are buried there. Across the avenue, visit Stirling Mansion, a magnificent guest house
where ghost stories brim inside and outside the Chateauesque-styled beauty. The tour of the city’s historic and architectural
district will also include a visit to the Berks County History Center.
• Oley Valley - approx. 3 hours
Travel to a region that is, in its entirety, on the National Register of Historic Places. Oley abounds in fine fieldstone farmhouses,
horse farms and eerie places. Visit haunted graveyards, a 260-year old house plagued by a most peculiar and frightening spirit,
and, time permitting, “The Sacred Oak”, an enchanted, 400-year old tree. The largest oak tree of its kind in the country, it is
believed to have mystical powers.
Groups LOVE these
tours, too:
Dutch Treat – PA Dutch Tour
Cultivating Culture
Haunts & Hex Tour
Sports & Pints
Arts & Antiquities
Spanning the Centuries
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Overnight Packages Include
Complimentary Welcome Reception
Complimentary Motorcoach Parking
$5/per person Full American Breakfast
1:15 Paid Complimentary Policy
Portage $2 PP/RT
Stay the Night at The Abraham Lincoln
&
WE WILL CLEAN YOUR COACH!
Best Western Plus
Restaurant and Lounge On-Site
Walk to Theaters, Shops, Museums,
Sporting Events & Artist Galleries
www.AbrahamLincolnReadingHotel.com
610 372 3700
READING
PENNSYLVANIA
The award winning Best Western Plus Reading Inn
and Suites is waiting for your group. Offering that little
something extra, from well-appointed rooms to modern
amenities, Best Western Plus hotels are thoughtfully
designed to suit the needs of any business or leisure
traveler. Our convenient location and group tour friendly
atmosphere make us the smart choice when staying in
Berks County.
The Best Western Plus Reading Inn & Suites features:
- 142 well-appointed guest rooms featuring 2 queen size beds
- Hot breakfast served each morning included in
your rate
- WIFI (complimentary)
- 24 hour Coffee service
- Microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and complimentary in room safes
- Fitness Center
- Seasonal Outdoor Pool
- Meeting room
We love our groups.
- Special group rates for 10 or more rooms
- Pre-registration and keys awaiting your arrival
- 1 complimentary room for the driver (or escort)
per coach
- Generous deposit policies
We look forward to welcoming you back year after year.
Best Western Plus Reading Inn & Suites
2299 Lancaster Pike Shillington, PA 19607
T: (610) 777-7888
F: (610) 777-5138 | Web: http://bwreadinginn.gotdns.com/
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Comfort Inn & Midway Diner Restaurant
LODGING
Located near the Blue Mountains on the north-west corner of
Berks County, has easy on/off access from I-78, Exit 16. The
facilities are within 30 minutes to many area attractions and
events, including Reading outlets.
The 72-room hotel that hosts clean rooms and traveler’s
landmark Midway Diner are within a short walking distance and
is an excellent spot to stay on your tour no matter the season.
The restaurant & hotel meeting/banquet rooms are an ideal
setting for conferences, business meetings, and/or banquets,
with plans to accommodate most budgets.
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72-room hotel w/included continental breakfast & Wi-Fi
Indoor Pool & Game Room at Hotel
Bus Parking – turn around space-spacious parking
Easy on/off access from I-78
Group Rates – Special Bus Driver Rate
Conference Room to accommodate Small Groups
Banquet/Meeting Space for Groups up to 225 at Restaurant
Golden Age Air Museum & Grimes Airfield nearby
Roadside America, Appalachian Trail, Hawk Mountain nearby
Koziar’s Christmas Village (12 mi), Cabelas (15mi)
Yuengling Brewery (America’s Oldest Brewery) (18 mi)
Hollywood Casino & Penn National Racing (24mi)
Hershey Park & Hershey Entertainment (30mi)
Comfort Inn & Midway Diner
Restaurant Facility
I-78 Exit 16 / 41 Diner Drive
Bethel, PA 19507
Hotel: 717-933-8888 / 717-933-9845 fax
Restaurant: 717-933-4402 / 717-933-9151 fax
www.midwayholdings.com
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Wyomissing
Welcome to country hospitality! Feel right at home at
the Country Inn & Suites, Wyomissing, PA. Conveniently
located only two blocks from VF Outlet Center, within
walking distance to popular restaurants, and close to all
area attractions-we are the ideal spot for your group’s
needs. Whether in town for world-class shopping or
attending a local conference, you can relax at the end of
the day knowing you are staying in clean, comfortable
surroundings with a friendly, professional team ready to
make you feel like you’re staying with friends. Some of
our amenities and features include:
• Newly renovated rooms
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• Indoor pool and whirlpool
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omfortably appointed rooms with microwaves and
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living room area
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complete catering services available
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Country Inn & Suites
By Carlson-Wyomissing
405 North Park Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-373-4444
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Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing
Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing
Our staff is dedicated to making your stay a comfortable
and enjoyable experience. Relax in our renovated
rooms that include the latest comforts and amenities to
enhance your stay with us while in Reading.
Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing hotel is conveniently
located off Route 422, 3 miles west of the city of
Reading, with easy access to Interstates 76 and 78.
Our hotel is centrally located between Lancaster, Amish
Country, Hershey, Allentown and Philadelphia.
Start your day with a free hot Daybreak breakfast.
Enjoy thoughtful conveniences and comfortable
accommodations.
Hotel Services and Amenities include:
• Free “Daybreak” hot breakfast
• Free High Speed Internet access in all rooms
• Free USA Today newspaper
• 1 Mile to Vanity Fair Outlet Center
• Many nearby Restaurants, Shops and Movie Theatres
• Free Appetizers and Discounts to local restaurants
• Free Business Center
• On-site Fitness Center
• Microwave, Refrigerator and Hair Dryer
• Coffee/Coffee Maker and Iron/Ironing Board
in each room
• Color TV with Remote Control, HBO, ESPN and CNN
• Smoke-free hotel
• Guest Laundry
Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing
910 Woodland Rd (take Rt 422, Papermill Rd Exit)
Reading, PA 196101-866-502-4945 / 610-374-1500
Fax 610-374-2554 | www.daysinn.com/hotel/01616
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Hampton Inn Reading/Wyomissing
Make the Hampton Inn Reading/Wyomissing your
home away from home the next time you are in Central
PA. Our convenient location puts you in the center of
it all. From the attractions of Berks County including
the famous VF Outlet Center to the sights and sounds
of Lancaster County to the fun and excitement of the
Sands Casino in Bethlehem, the Hampton Inn Reading/
Wyomissing is the perfect group headquarters.
The Hampton Inn features:
• In-room microwaves and refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, and irons with ironing boards
• Fresh & Clean Hampton Bedding
• “On the House” hot breakfast buffet
• Wireless high-speed internet access
• Indoor heated pool
Group Amenities:
• Express check-in and check-out
• Round-trip baggage handling available
• Covered loading and unloading area
• Group Rates
Hampton Inn Reading/Wyomissing
1800 Paper Mill Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-8100
[email protected]
www.readingwyomissing.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located
minutes from Berkshire Baseball Fields and area colleges.
Our hotel’s accommodations rank among the best in the
region. Guests love our hotel’s convenient location, just one
mile from the Annual WWll Weekend, major attractions and
restaurants. Corporate travelers appreciate our convenient
24-hour Business Center, utilizing our complimentary
high-speed, wireless internet, scan, copy, print and e-mail
services. We offer a meeting room that accommodates up
to 25 guests; be sure to reserve our facilities for your next
meeting in Berks County. Relax and enjoy our MondayWednesday Manager’s Reception after you burn off a few
calories in the Fitness Center.
• 49 Standard Rooms
• 15 Suites with Sofa beds, 2 extended Stay Suites w/
separate bedroom
• 6 Jacuzzi Suites – King and Queen Beds available
• Fitness Center
• Complimentary Breakfast including both Hot & Cold
items
• Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet
• Complimentary Manager’s reception Mon-Wed, beer,
wine and light snacks
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2389 Bernville Road | Reading PA, 19605
610-372-0700 | Fax : 610-288-0417
www.hiexpress.com/rdgpa
800.443.6610 | www.gogreaterreading.com
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Homewood Suites by Hilton
Local Destinations: Santander Arena, Goggleworks, Miller Center for
the Arts, Pagoda, IMAX Theatre, Reading Public Museum, Historical
Society. Other popular locations: Cabela’s, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
Rodale Institute, wineries and Brew Pubs etc.
Event destinations: Berks Jazz Fest (Mar. Apr), WWII Weekend
(June), Kutztown Folk Festival (June/July), Antique Extravaganza, Koziar
Christmas Village (Nov.Dec.) Sight and Sound, Oley Antique Motorcycle
show, NHRA Maple Grove (Oct.) and Reading Fair .
Sporting Events: Berkshire Baseball, Reading Royals, Fightn’ Phills,
Slick Willies Carts & Eats, Maple Grove, and many golf courses,
Package deals: Shopping Package, Romantic Getaway, Gas’n Go.
• Spacious Suites ideal for groups – bedroom/bath separate from
living space
• Convenient on-site motor coach parking
• Discounted group rates for 10 rooms reserved by release date
• Complimentary daily “Suite Start” hot breakfast buffet
• Complimentary “Welcome Home Reception Dinner”
Mon.-Thurs. (5-7 pm)
• Outdoor seasonal pool
• Complimentary business center and fitness enter
• Free internet access throughout the hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Reading PA | 2801 Papermill Road, Reading PA
19610 610-736-3100 or 1-866-763-0439 Sales
[email protected] / www.readinghomewood.com
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Inn at Reading
Our charming, oversized guestrooms are decorated
with English Manor Furnishings and welcoming décor.
Guestroom amenities include dual bath vanities, Queen
Anne chairs, generous closets, complimentary high-speed
wireless internet access.
The Publick House Restaurant offers of wonderful
selection of our Chef’s signature American cuisine.
Should you prefer a more casual atmosphere, join us
in the Tavern for a game of pool or to cheer on your
favorite team while watching one of our many flat screen
TVs! Our English Pub fare is sure to please any appetite
and our Tavern staff will draft your favorite brew! During
the spring and summer months, our private outdoor
Courtyard hosts Kokonutz Poolside Cabana bar,
weekend entertainment is available for your enjoyment.
Just blocks to VF Outlet shopping, minutes to Sporting
Arenas, Goggleworks, Imax Theaters, The Santander
Arena and Performing Arts Center, music festivals,
Cabela’s and so much more.
Special Group Packages available, please contact the
sales office, at 610-371-4469.
Inn at Reading
1040 N Park Road, Wyomissing PA 19610
610-372-7811 | 610-372-9138 fax
www.innatreading.com | [email protected]
White Star Tours
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White Star Tours offers outstanding receptive services
to any individual or group planning to stay in the
Greater Reading area.
Our nationally known Group Tour Division and Travel
Center has been helping travelers from around the
country plan exciting visits to this area for 40 years.
No matter the size of your group...from 2 to 10 or
more...we will make all the arrangements needed
to ensure you and your group have a seamless and
enjoyable vacation to the Greater Reading area.
We are the name you know and trust...We Care!
• Best travel packages in the industry
• Customized itineraries
• Guaranteed lowest prices
• Group leader incentives and selling aids
• Family-owned and operated for over 40 years
• Friendly, experienced staff
White Star Tours
26 E. Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607
610-775-5000
800-437-2323
www.whitestartours.com
800.443.6610 | www.gogreaterreading.com
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Featuring 35 studios for professional working
artists, offices for 30 local community arts/cultural
organizations, galleries, year-round art classes,
summer camps, film theatre, STORE, café, space for
events and conferences, and studios for ceramics,
metals, glass, wood, jewelry and photography.
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Greatest Christmas Display in the USA. More lights
than you’ve ever seen before on trees, building, lake,
barns and musical walkways. Enjoy the trains,
display buildings, Santa, unique shops &
Christmas treasures.
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest: A 10-day music festival
celebrating Jazz, Blues, World Music and R&B. This
is one of the largest, most comprehensive festivals
in the country. With over 40 major events and numerous free or low-cost events, there is something for
everyone.
Pennsylvania’s transportation history museum.
Visitors see more than 80 cars, trucks, carriages,
bicycles, sleighs and roadside architecture from
the18th through the 21st century.
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Dutch food, exhibits, and entertainment included in
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Bus groups accepted. We offer great incentive
packages to groups of 15+, Sun-Thurs. Please call
for details. 610-768-3215
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Save up to 70% off your favorite brands every day.
Over 1 million sq. ft. of brand name outlet stores, in
Carter’s, Dooney and Bourke, Reebok, Oshkosh restored early 1900’s hosiery mill buildings.
B Gosh, Naturalizer, Van Heusen Bass and more. International food court, plenty of parking.
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Best travel packages in the industry. Group leaders
incentives. Comp trips for group leaders. Family-owned
and operated for 44 years.
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Close to the Blue Mountain with easy on/off
access from I-78. 2 1/2 hrs. from NYC, between
Harrisburg & Allentown & 30 mins. to Reading.
Our hotel and traveler’s landmark Midway Diner
are within a short walking distance. Excellent
spot to stay on your tour no matter the season.
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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel & Suites/Reading
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This award winning hotel is conveniently located
on business 222; minutes from VF Outlet center,
Antique Capital USA and Amish Country. Rooms
with 2 queen beds, micro/fridge. Generous
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The Abraham Lincoln Hotel has been hosting
AAA 15.8 35.6 distinctive gatherings since 1930. Experience
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of the PA Turnpike & Rt. 222 North & South. In
the hub of Outlet Shopping and Antiques Capital
USA. The management and staff look forward
to serving Group Travelers. Please call us today.
hotel in the Reading area. Conveniently located
1 mile from the VF Outlets and 3 miles from the
Santander Arena with additional shopping and
dining within walking distance. Bus friendly!
near Restaurants, Shopping & Local Attractions.
Bus-Friendly. Tour Package includes FREE
“Daybreak” Hot Breakfast. All Groups Welcome.
include micro/fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer and
iron/board. Free hot/cold breakfast buffet and
24-hour beverage bar. Bus canopy and on-site
parking.
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wireless high-speed internet, refrigerator,
microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/board.
Plus, “Stay Smart” hot continental breakfast bar.
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Spacious suites, ideal for group travelers.
Complimentary daily bkfst. buffet & dinner
buffet (offered Mon-Thurs 5-7pm). Full kitchen
-living room w/pull out-sofa sleeper - TV in
each room, private bedroom & bath. Easily
Access off Rt. 222. Close to Lancaster and
minutes from Reading’s many attractions.
Call for our special Group Discounts.
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Tour package includes spacious guest rooms,
Continental Breakfast, welcome reception, quiet
suburban location, ample motor coach parking,
minutes to the outlets and attractions.
Contact
Abraham Lincoln | page 12
610-372-3700
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson | page 13
610-373-4444
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | page 15
610-372-0700
Best Western Plus Reading Inn & Suites | page 12
610-777-7888
Crowne Plaza Reading | page 14
610-376-3811
Homewood Suites by Hilton | page 16
1-866-763-0439
Comfort Inn - Midway/Bethel | page 13
717-933-8888
Days Inn Wyomissing | page 14
866-502-4945
Inn at Reading | page 17
610-372-7811
Comfort Inn - Lancaster County North | inside cover
717-336-7541
Hampton Inn-Reading/Wyomissing | page 15
610-374-8100
800.443.6610 | www.gogreaterreading.com
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Enjoy 50 live table games and 600 slot machines at our
brand new casino resort. Indulge in 7 premier dining and 4
unique nightlife options. We offer it all 24 hours a day. Bus
packages are offered 7 days a week. Only 45 minutes away
from Reading, we are the premier day trip destination in
the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region.
Contact our Sales Ofce today for more information on our competitive and
attractive group incentives at 610-768-3215 or [email protected]
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