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NEW!
We are a Bronze Level IMBA
Mountain Biking Ride Center
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Customize YOUR Crazy, Cool, Country Getaway!
What’s YOUR getaway style?
Exploring an area’s historic character and
unique charm? Immersing yourself in the local
arts community, perhaps taking a class or two?
Do you like to let loose and indulge in colorful,
homegrown festivals?
Maybe you long to take in a picturesque countryside from
Check out our iconic Pagoda sitting atop of Mount Penn with
a view of the whole City of Reading. With our vibrant art and
cultural community, it all happens here.
Is shopping at antique shops and independent businesses
more your speed? Do you enjoy playing sommelier as you
experience the fruit of a region’s vineyards or two, or three
(Hey! It’s vacation!)? Who says you can’t combine a few or
do all of above? Because you can. And you
the back of a bike, fresh air sweeping across your skin. Or do
can do it on a budget, surrounded by friendly
you like the relaxing sounds of the symphony or the upbeat
faces. Because you’re in Greater Reading, PA
music of jazz… We got it! Maybe you delight in eclectic
and around here it’s Crazy. Cool. Country.
art or like to explore all types of
creative outlets?
Bike, Hike, Paddle...
Go Outside!
Winter, spring, summer or fall, you can enjoy outdoor fun
any season in Greater Reading. Best of all? Most of it’s free!
Simply put, our convenient location, beautiful setting and
outstanding adventures make Greater Reading the perfect
place for you to peddle, trek and enjoy nature.
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Exciting news! Our Greater Reading Trails System is the
only area in the northeast to have earned bronze-level ride center
designation from the International Mountain Biking Association
(IMBA). What does that mean for you?
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of mountain biking trails, from beginner-friendly to
expert-only, on six trails. Our trails come in all shapes
MILES and sizes, offering road views of urban cityscapes and
lush, rural countryside. You might even be sharing them with worldclass riders. All you need to pack is your bike, your helmet, and your
spirit for adventure.
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Another bonus, Greater Reading biking trails connect to each other
and to cool restaurants, pubs, quaint downtown shopping districts,
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and lots of fun places to explore along the way. Hop on the Thun
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DINING
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Trail and trek from Reading to Pottsville. Pedal the Union Canal from
Reading to Blue Marsh Lake and enjoy nearly 30 miles of single-track
riding while there.
If exploring on your own two feet is more your speed, we have you
covered! Hiking and wildlife enthusiasts will be eager to explore trails
of all challenge levels at world-renowned, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary,
now, handicap accessible or trek one of the steepest summits of the
Appalachian Trail: the Pinnacle in Albany Township.
There is plenty of water fun too.
Swim or boat on a local
waterway to relax. Bring your
rod and reel for an exceptional
fishing experience. Area golf
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BUSINESS SERVICES
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courses offer stunning greens and
KEY TO AMENITIES
challenging fairways. In winter, head
to Bear Creek Mountain Resort to
AAA RATING
Outdoor Pool
snowboard, ski, snowtube or cross
Handicap Accessible
Pets Welcome
country ski in an array of locations.
Bar
Smoke-Free
Buses Welcome
Visitors Info
Indoor Pool
Wireless Internet
Live Entertainment LGBT LGBT Friendly
Outdoor Dining
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arts & culture
Berks Arts Council — C5
201 Washington St., Suite 523, Reading, PA 19601
610-898-1930 www.berksarts.org LGBT
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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — C5
201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org
See our AD on page 27.
Greater Reading Alliance
of Community Theatres — C5
PO Box 13767, Reading, PA 19612
610-334-4993 www.greaterreadingact.org LGBT
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Greater Reading Food & Cultural Tours — C5
PO Box 12546, Reading, PA 19612
484-525-0545 www.tourgreaterreading.com LGBT
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arts/crafts/GALLERIES
Dancing Tree Creations Artisans
Gallery and Studio — H8
220 S. Reading Ave., (Rte 562) Boyertown, PA 19512
484-415-0014 www.dancingtreecreations.com
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See our AD on page 17.
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Studio B Fine Art Gallery and Studio — H8
39A East Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
LGBT
610-367-8066 www.studiobbb.org
Santander Performing Arts Center — C5
136 N. 6th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-898-7469
LGBT
www.santander-arena.com
See our AD on page 19.
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Steel River Playhouse — I9
245 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-1199 www.steelriver.org
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covered bridges
Dreibelbis Station Bridge — E6
Over Maidencreek, Near Rt. 143, 7 miles East of
Hamburg. Open to vehicles.
Griesemer’s Mill Bridge — H7
Over Manatawny Creek, 1 mile South of Pleasantville
Bridge. Rt. 662, near Yellow House. Open to
vehicles.
Kutz’s Mill Bridge — F6
Over Saucony Creek, Near Rt. 737, North of
Kutztown. Open to vehicles.
Pleasantville Bridge — H7
Over Manatawny Creek at Pleasantville, 8 miles West
of Boyertown, South of Rt. 73. Open to vehicles.
Wertz’s Mill Bridge (Red Bridge) — A2
Over Tulpehocken Creek along Tulpehocken Rd.,
between Bern & Spring Twps., 4 miles Northwest of
Reading, 610-372-8939 or 610-374-8839
www.countyofberks.com/parks
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Taylor Backes — H8
150 S. Washington St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-4600 www.taylorbackes.com
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entertainment & theaters
Albright College Center for the Arts — A6
13th & Bern Sts., Reading, PA 19612 610-921-7715
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www.albright.edu/centerforthearts
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Berks Opera Company
PO Box 251, Reading, PA 19603 484-752-2462
www.berksopera.org
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Arts & Culture
Fancy yourself an art aficionado?
Get to the GoggleWorks Center
for the Arts. With galleries, artists’
studios and more, you can spend
an hour, or half-a-day. It’s up
to you. Across the river in West
Reading, the Reading Public
Museum offers a more traditional
experience, but is fun for all ages,
welcoming dinosaurs and more for
youngsters. Check out where Art
& Culture happen!
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Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area
Community College — C5
4 N. Second St., Reading, PA 19601 610-607-6270
LGBT
www.racc.edu/MillerCenter
See our AD on this page.
Reading Eagle Theater at the Santander Arena — C5
700 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602 610-898-7469
LGBT
www.santander-arena.com
See our AD on page 19.
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Reading Movies 11 & IMAX — C5
30 N. 2nd St., Reading, PA 19601 610-374-2828
See our AD on page 8.
www.rctheatres.com
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Santander Arena — C5
700 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602 610-898-7469
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www.santander-arena.com
See our AD on page 19.
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historic sites & SOCIETIES
Allegheny Aqueduct/Beidler House — I6
1130 Old River Road, Gibralter, PA 19508
610-372-8939 www.countyofberks.com/parks
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Old Belleman’s Church — G5
3540 Belleman’s Church Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Listed National Register Historic Places
610-488-1400
Berks Heritage Council
14 sites, 14 historical societies, 10 museums and a TV
series. Access to all at berksheritagecouncil.org.
Old Morlatton Village — I8
Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County
31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA 19518
610-385-4762 www.historicpreservationtrust.org
Centre Park Historic District
705-707 N. 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601
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610-375-7860 www.centrepark.org
Pagoda — C6
98 Duryea Drive, Reading, PA 19603 610-655-6271
www.readingpagoda.com
Conrad Weiser Homestead — H3
28 Weiser Ln., Womelsdorf, PA 19567 610-589-2934
www.conradweiserhomestead.org
Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center — E3
22 Luckenbill Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
Please call in advance. 610-683-1589
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www.kutztown.edu/pgchc
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Daniel Boone Homestead — I7
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org
LGBT See our AD below.
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Ephrata Cloister — K3
632 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522 717-733-6600
LGBT
www.ephratacloister.org
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site — J7
2 Mark Bird Ln., Elverson, PA 19520 610-582-8773
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www.nps.gov/hofu
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Nicholas Stoltzfus House — A3
1700 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
717-808-7785 www.nicholasstoltzfus.com
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Sons of the American Revolution — G2
1650 Little Mountain Rd., Bethel, PA 19507
717-933-9308 www.berkssar.com
Top 100 Events
Greater Reading is home to
3 American Bus Association
Top 100 Events – Kutztown Folk
Festival, Koziar’s Christmas
Village and World War II Weekend.
Museums
Berks County Heritage Center, Gruber Wagon
Works & C. Howard Hiester Canal Center — A2
1102 Red Bridge Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-374-8839 www.countyofberks.com/parks
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w/ reservations
Berks History Center, Museum and Library — B5
940 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601 610-375-4375
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www.berkshistory.org
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William Penn Memorial Fire Tower — C7
On Skyline Dr., Reading, PA (1 mile from the Pagoda)
library
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles — H8
Pennsylvania’s Transportation History Museum
85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-2090 www.boyertownmuseum.org
See our AD below and on page 17.
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Reading Public Library — C5
Main Library, 100 S. 5th St., Reading, PA 19602
Call for branch/bookmobile info 610-655-6350
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www.readingpubliclibrary.org
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Central PA African American Museum — C6
119 N. 10th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-371-8713
www.cpafricanamericanmuseum.org
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Kutztown Area Historical Society — E4
Normal Ave. & Whiteoak St., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-7697 www.kutztownhistory.org
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Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org
Birthplace of America’s most famous frontiersman.
Guided tours, 500+ acres w/hiking trails. Group
discounts. Special events throughout the year.
Check website for seasonal hours.
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Mid Atlantic Air Museum — H5
11 Museum Dr., Reading, PA 19605 610-372-7333
www.maam.org
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North Museum of Nature & Science — K4
400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
717-291-4149 www.northmuseum.org
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Reading Public Museum — D4
500 Museum Rd., Reading, PA 19611
610-371-5850 www.readingpublicmuseum.org
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Reading Railroad Heritage Museum — E4
PO Box 15143, Reading, PA 19612, location:
500 S. Third St., Hamburg, PA 19526 610-562-5513
www.readingrailroad.org
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festivals & fairs
Berks Country Fest - Pretzel City Productions — C5
June 6-19 340 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
610-371-5200 www.pretzelcityproductions.com
See our AD below.
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21st Bowers Chile Pepper Fest — F7
Sept. 9-10 DeLong Park
233 Bowers Rd., Bowers, PA 19511
610-682-7045 www.pepperfestival.com
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Brecknock Orchard Farm — K5
390 Orchard Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
717-445-5704 www.brecknockorchard.com
See our AD below.
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Guts & Glory Digestive & Wellness Expo — A5
Oct. 8 First Energy Stadium, Reading, PA 19610
610-374-4401 ext 102 www.mygutinstinct.org
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26th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
April 1-10 Over 130 events! Info: 610-898-1930
Tickets: 800-745-3000 www.berksjazzfest.com
LGBT
See our AD on page 7.
Kutztown Folk Festival — E8
July 2-10 PO Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-1597 www.kutztownfestival.com
See our AD below.
arts festival reading — C5
Oct. 1-2 201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4600 www.artsfestivalreading.org
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Mushroom Festival — K8
Sept. 10-11 PO Box 1000, Kennett Square, PA 19348
888-440-9920 or 610-925-3373
www.mushroomfestival.org
Berks Celtic Oyster Fest — I4
July 16 94 Park Avenue, Reading, PA 19608
610-779-7648 www.celticoysterfest.com
70th Annual Oley Valley Fair — H7
Sept. 15,16,17 26 Jefferson St., Oley, PA 19547
610-987-3469 www.oleyfair.org
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The Reading Air Fest - H5
Sept. 10-11 Reading Airport
www.readingairfest.com
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610-288-2496
Reading-Berks Chapter, PA Guild of Craftsmen — E3
PO Box 85, Mohnton, PA 19540 www.rbcrafts.org
610-678-6650
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Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest — C7
Sept. 28-Oct. 2 143 Spook Ln., Reading, PA 19606
610-373-3982 www.readingliederkranz.com
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Reading Pretzel Festival — A4
Sept. 24 1900 Centre Ave. (First Energy Stadium)
Reading, PA 19601 484-797-5954
www.readingpretzelfest.com
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Schuylkill County Fair — F2
Aug. 1-6 PO Box 222, Summit Station, PA 179792270 Fair Rd., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-739-2627 www.schuylkillfair.com
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June 6-19, 2
Berks Country Fest, presented
by Pretzel City Productions LLC,
celebrates a very diverse assortment of
musical genres – country, acoustic rock,
Americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz, world
and orchestral music – all a part of
the great melting pot of America.
Check back often
for event updates
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July 2-10, 2016
Kutztown Fairgrounds
America’s Premier
Pennsylvania Dutch Festival!
• Named one of America’s Top
Celebrations by USA Today
• Named a “Must See” Festival by
the Washington Post
• America’s largest quilt sale plus
hundreds of authentic crafts
• Live entertainment on five stages
• Plenty of children’s activities
• Great Pennsylvania Dutch food
We provide you with the best tasting fresh
fruit and vegetables, family fun as you pick
your own fruit and vegetables June thru
October, enjoy annual Festivals and farm
tours. Open May thru December.
Strawberry Festivals: June 4 & June 11
Peach Festivals: August 13 & August 20
Fall Festivals: September 24,
October 1,8,15,22,29 and
Columbus Day October 10
390 Orchard Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
www.brecknockorchard.com 717-445-5704
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Taste of Hamburg-er Festival
September 3 Downtown Hamburg
610-562-3106 www.tasteofhamburger.com
See our AD on page 16.
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Taste of Kutztown — E8
June 11 PO Box 127, Kutztown, PA 19530
610-944-5992 www.tasteofkutztown.org
See our AD on page 6.
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music
Reading Philharmonic Orchestra
PO Box 14835, Reading, PA 19612 610-376-3395
www.readingmusicalfoundation.org
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Reading Pops Orchestra
3314 Reedy Rd., Sinking Spring, PA 19608
610-678-3734 www.readingpops.com
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Reading Symphony Orchestra — C5
147 N. 5th St., Suite 4, Reading, PA 19601
610-373-7557 www.readingsymphony.org
See our AD on page 15.
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Bandshell Concert Series — C6
Free to the public in Reading’s City Park on Friday
nights in July featuring varied artists. Presented by
Berks Arts Council 610-898-1930
www.berksarts.org
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Berks Opera Company
PO Box 251, Reading, PA 19603
484-752-2462 www.berksopera.org
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Berks Youth Chorus — C5
201 Washington St., Suite 529, Reading, PA 19601
610-898-SONG (7664)
www.berksyouthchorus.org
Friends of Chamber Music of Reading — D3
Concerts: WCR Center for Arts, 140 N. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19601 610-781-6336
www.friendsofchambermusic.homestead.com
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Reading Choral Society — B4
201 Washington St., Suite 504, Reading, PA 19601
610-898-1939 www.readingchoral.org
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Reservations Required
Ringgold Band — H5
3539-A Freemont St., Laureldale, PA 19605
610-929-8525 www.ringgoldband.com
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aTTRACTIONS
American Treasure Tour — J9
One American Treasure Way, Oaks, PA 19456
866-970-8687 www.americantreasuretour.com
See our AD at right.
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Balloon Rides Daily — J8
By The United States Hot Air Balloon Team, Fantastic
Schuylkill River Valley flights. Pottstown Municipal
Airport, 1149 Glasgow St., Pottstown, PA 19464
AM/PM Rides, Reservations 800-763-5987
LGBT
www.ushotairballoon.com
(860) 970-8687
AmericanTreasureTour.com
Oaks, PA - Near Valley Forge
Cherry-Crest Adventure Farm — K4
150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-6843 www.cherrycrestfarm.com
See our AD at right.
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Cherry-Crest
Adventure Farm (K4)
150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-6843 www.cherrycrestfarm.com
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Cherry-Crest Adventure Farm is a Family Fun
place for the whole family and for all generations.
We have the Amazing Maize Maze and also 50 plus
other farm fun activities. You can hold a baby chick
and take a ride around the farm on the Wagon tour.
We are open from May to early November.
Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust — H8
PO Box 492, 101 E. Third St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-360-0200 www.colebrookdalerailroad.com
LGBT See our AD on page 17.
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Crystal Cave Park — F6
963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-6765 www.crystalcavepa.com
See our AD on page 8.
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Dutch Hex Tour
PO Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530 800-HEXTOUR or
610-683-1597 www.hexsigns.org
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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary — E4
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton, PA 19529
610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org.
Open year-round. Views, trails, overlooks. New
Accessible Trail. Annual Autumn Hawkwatch,
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Visitor Center, More.
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Koziar’s Christmas Village — H3
782 Christmas Village Rd. (Off Rt. 183),
Bernville, PA 19506-8810 610-488-1110
www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
See our AD on this page.
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Mast Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch — K6
242 Twin County Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543
610-286-9772 www.mastmaze.com
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Maple Grove Raceway — J5
30 Stauffer Park Ln., Mohnton, PA 19540-7751
610-856-9200 www.maplegroveraceway.com LGBT
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Ozzy’s Family Fun Center — G5
5411 Pottsville Pike at Routes 61 & 73, Leesport,
PA 19533 610-926-6162 www.ozzysffc.com
Featuring: Lasertag, Roller Skating, Rock Climbing,
Ropes Course, Sports Arena, Batting Cages,
Mini-Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Arcade and
Restaurant. Free Parking - Open Year Round!
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CRYSTAL CAVE PARK
(F6)
963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-6765 www.crystalcavepa.com
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Visit PA’s greatest natural wonder. Underground
tours, souvenir and rock shops, gemstone
panning, 150 wooded acres. Mini-golf, café, ice
cream parlor and museum operate seasonally.
Open March 1st to November 30th.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine — D1
19th & Oak Sts., Ashland, PA 17921
570-875-3850 www.pioneertunnel.com. Tour a
real anthracite coal mine and take a scenic ride
on an old-fashioned steam locomotive. Souvenir
shop, lunch bar, picnic area, free parking. Open
April 1 through October 31.
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782 Christmas Village Rd. (Off Rt. 183),
Bernville, PA 19506-8810 610-488-1110
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Walk through the Greatest Christmas Display in
the USA. Over a million lights truly make this a
Winter Wonderland! Santa, display buildings,
train yards, unique gift barns. Open Sat., November
5th through Sun., January 1st. Named one of the
TOP 100 group destinations in North America.
Roadside America Original Miniature Village — F3
I-78 Exit 23, 109 Roadside Dr., P.O. Box 2,
Shartlesville, PA 19554 610-488-6241
www.roadsideamericainc.com
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The Rodale Institute — E7
611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-1400 www.rodaleinstitute.org
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Go Outside!
Exceptional outdoor adventure is
closer than you think in Greater
Reading. A quick 2-3 hour drive
from almost anywhere in the Mid
Altantic, we invite you to hike,
bike, paddle, and fish to your
heart’s content in our backyard.
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Schell’s 27 Hole Miniature Golf — H5
4625 5th St. Hwy., Temple, PA 19560 610-929-9660
www.schellsminiaturegolf.com
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Schuylkill River Heritage Area River of
Revolutions Interpretive Center — J9
140 College Dr., Pottstown, PA 19464 484-945-0200
www.schuylkillriver.org
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Take2 Alpacas, LLC — I5
298 Beech Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-823-7907 www.take2alpacas.com LGBT
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We’re an IMBA Bronze Level
ride center, a Bike Friendly
Community, one of the best
places on the East coast to fly
fish and we’re located just below
the Appalchian Trail. Talk about
something for every outdoor taste
– we really deliver.
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RECREATION
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
& Conference Center — F8
101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100 1-866-SKI-AT-BC
www.bcmountainresort.com
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Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex — A1
3103 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-376-2100 www.bodyzonesports.com LGBT
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South Mountain YMCA — I4
Summer camp, teambuilding, facility rentals.
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565
610-670-2267 www.smymca.org LGBT See our AD below.
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BOWLING
Hiester Lanes — A5
801 Hiester Ln., Reading, PA 19605 610-929-3673
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www.hiesterlanes.com
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Manor Golf Club — I4
153 Bran Rd., Box 2036, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
610-678-9597 www.themanorgolfclub.com
Muhlenberg Township Parks & Recreation — G5
210 George St., Reading, PA 19605
610-929-4727 www.muhlenbergtwp.com
PARKS & TRAILS
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center — I5
2910 New Holland Rd., Reading, PA 19607
610-796-3699 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/
findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
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Horseback Riding)
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Antietam Lake Park/Angora Fruit Farm — H6
230 Angora Rd./502 Angora Rd., Reading, PA 19606
610-372-8939 www.countyofberks.com/parks
Schuylkill River Trail — J9
140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464
484-945-0200 www.schuylkillriver.org
Appalachian Trail
4 East First Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
717-258-5771 www.appalachiantrail.org
Stonecliffe Recreation Area — B3
1200 Monroe St., Reading, PA 19601 610-372-8939
www.countyofberks.com/parks
The Nature Place — I5
Angelica Park, St. Bernardine Street (near Rt. 10),
Reading, PA 610-372-4992 www.berksnature.org
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Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA)
PO Box 6121, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-781-6164 www.berksmountainbiking.org LGBT
See our AD below.
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Union Canal Bicycle & Walking Trail — B3
Entrance along Tulpehocken Rd.,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 610-372-8939
www.countyofberks.com/parks
Arrowhead Public 27 Hole Golf Course — I7
1539 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518
610-582-4258 www.arrowheadgolf.net
Berks County Parks & Recreation — A3
2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-372-8939 or 610-374-8839
www.countyofberks.com/parks LGBT
See our AD below.
Golden Oaks Golf Club — G6
10 Stonehedge Dr., Fleetwood, PA 19522
610-944-6000 www.goldenoaksgolfclub.com
Berks Leisure Area — A2
1901 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks
Hawk Valley Golf Club — J4
1309 Crestview Dr., Denver, PA 17517 717-733-1536
www.hawkvalleygolfclub.com
Blue Marsh Lake — H3
1268 Palisades Dr., Leesport, PA 19533
610-376-6337 www.nap.usace.army.mil/bluemarsh
Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Club — A5
1900 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19605
LGBT
610-375-8469 www.fightins.com
City Park & Fireman’s Bandshell — J7
1251 Hill Rd. (between Hill Rd. and Walnut St.)
Reading, PA 19602
Reading Royals Professional Hockey — C5
Santander Arena, 700 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602
610-898-PUCK www.royalshockey.com
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French Creek State Park — J7
Rt. 345 South of Birdsboro, Elverson, PA 19520-9523
610-582-9680 www.dcnr.state.pa.us
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Gring’s Mill Recreation Area — A3
2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-372-8939 www.countyofberks.com/parks
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Berks County YRF (Youth Recreation Facility) — H5
1098 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA 19533
484-577-4133 www.berkscountyyrf.org
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Reading 120 International Cycling Competition
Sept. 10 Starts on Penn St. www.reading120.com
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Relevant Sports Complex — H6
2816 Old Pricetown Rd., Temple, PA 19560
610-816-7453 www.relevantsportscomplex.com
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Museums Open May 1 - October 30
Tues-Sat. 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Saturday, June 11, 2016
(raindate June 12)
Sat. & Sun. Oct 1 & 2, 2016
Contact us for a 2016 Schedule of Events
SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCA
(I4)
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville, PA
19565, 610-670-2267 www.smymca.org
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riding, outdoor education, retreats and special
events. Offering corporate teambuilding programs
and facility rentals for families and businesses.
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Greater Reading
Shopping
Murdough’s Christmas Barn — H3
945 W. Penn Ave. (Rt. 422 West), Robesonia,
PA 19551 610-693-5369 LGBT See our AD below.
BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS
Patsy’s Potpourri of Gifts — H8
30 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-2955 www.patsyspotpourriofgifts.vpweb.com
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Baldwin Brass Center — C4
623 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-373-1040 www.baldwinbrasscenter.com
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Celtic Myth & Moonlight, Inc. — C4
641 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-685-2307 www.celticmythmoon.com LGBT
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Classic Harley-Davidson — H5
983 James Dr., Leesport, PA 19533 610-916-7777
www.classicharley.com
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Shopping
Looking for that extra special
souvenir, or something just
plain extra special? You’ll find it
in Greater Reading! You’ll love
shopping the quaint and eclectic
stores of our Main Streets and
scouring Vanity Fair Outlet
Center for incredible bargains. If
antiquing is your thing, then stops
at Renninger’s, Stoudt’s Antique
Mall and Antiques Capital USA are
a must, each a treasure trove of
goodies.
Curious on the Avenue — C4
605 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-685-3996 www.curiousontheavenue.com
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Dreamer’s Marketplace — F5
338 Main Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
610-478-1151 www.dreamersmarketplace.vpweb.com
Antiques Capital, USA — J4
Exit 286 PA Turnpike, along Rt. 272,
Adamstown, PA 19501 717-484-4159
www.antiquescapital.com. Thousands of dealers,
dozens of shops located along a 7-mile strip.
Something for every taste and budget. Stay
all week. Great lodging, specialty shops, and
restaurants.
Pennsylvania Dutch Gift Haus — F3
I-78 Exit 23, 93 Roadside Dr., Shartlesville, PA 19554
610-488-6529 www.pennsylvaniadutchgifthaus.com
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Peppermint Stick Candy Store — H8
9 S. Washington St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-476-2616 www.peppermintstickcandystore.com
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Pollack Fashion Outerwear — C4
643 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-376-3837 or 800-635-4417 www.pollackfurs.com
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Secrets Bakery — C4
602 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-334-7668 www.secretsbakery.com
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Flower and Home Marketplace — K5
196 Broad Street, Blue Ball, PA 17506
717-351-0015 www.flowerandhome.com
Sharon Renninger’s Gatherings — F4
Located at Renninger’s Antique & Farmers Market,
740 Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530 610-683-8307
www.sharonrenningersgatherings.com
Godfrey’s - Welcome to Dogdom — J5
4267 New Holland Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-777-5755 www.godfreysdogdom.com
Unique and delightful things for dogs and dog lovers.
Stitch N’ Stuff — H5
3646 Pottsville Pk., Rt. 61, Reading, PA 19605
610-929-2464 www.stitchnstuffpa.com
Counted cross-stitch, custom framing, Vera Bradley.
Holistic Skateshop — C4
516 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
484-577-4183 www.holisticskateshop.com
Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc. — I5
2267 Lancaster Pk., Shillington, PA 19607
610-775-0335 www.tomsturgispretzels.com
See our AD below.
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It’s A Gift — C4
720 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-373-0960 www.itsagift.org
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Unique Pretzel Bakery — H5
215 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605
610-929-3172 www.uniquesplits.com
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Muller Rare Coins & Fine Jewelry — F5
1 N. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
610-562-7687 www.mullerrarecoins.com
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Village Shop Shearling & Leather — H7
2693 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, PA 19547
610-689-3840 www.VillageShop.com
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Oley Valley Antique Enterprises — H7
Mailing Address: 178 Kauffman Rd., Oley, PA 19547
610-779-0705 707-310-4488
www.oleyvalleyantiqueshow.org
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Renninger’s Antique & Farmers Market — F4
740 Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530 570-385-0104
610-683-6848 www.renningers.com
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Stoudt’s Black Angus Antiques Mall — J4
2800 N. Reading Rd., Exit 286 PA Tnpk., Rt. 272
North, Adamstown, PA 19501 717-484-2857
www.stoudts.com
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MURDOUGH’S
CHRISTMAS BARN
(H3)
TOM STURGIS
PRETZELS, INC. (I5)
945 W. Penn Ave. (Rt. 422 West),
Robesonia, PA 19551 610-693-5369
2267 Lancaster Pk., Shillington, PA 19607
610-775-0335 www.tomsturgispretzels.com
Christmas Decorations from around the world!
Specializing in glass ornaments, German
Nutcrackers, Nativity Sets and Byers’ Choice
Carolers. LGBT
Open 8:30am-5:30pm. We are America’s Original
Pretzel Baking Family Since 1861. Mail orders also
available. We are more than just pretzels!
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OUTLETS
Down East/GK Outlet — B6
916 N. 9th St., Reading, PA 19604 610-372-1144
www.members.tripod.com/DownEast_GKOutlet
GK-Elite Gymnastic, Skate and Dance Apparel and
Accessories.
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VF Outlet — C4
VF Outlet Center, 801 Hill Ave., Reading, PA 19610
610-378-0408 or 800-772-8336 www.vfoutlet.com
See our AD below.
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RENNINGER’S ANTIQUE &
FARMERS MARKET (F4)
740 Noble St., Kutztown, PA 19530
570-385-0104 610-683-6848
www.renningers.com
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Antique Market: Sat. 8am-4pm, Farmers Market:
Fri. 10am-7pm, Sat. 8am-4pm. Antique &
Collectors Extravaganzas. Hundreds of dealers.
FARMERS MARKETS
Fairgrounds Farmers Market — H5
2934 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605
610-929-3429 www.fairgroundsfarmersmarket.com
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Leesport Farmers Market — G5
PO Box 747, 312 Gernants Church Rd.,
Leesport, PA 19533 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com LGBT See our AD above.
VF Outlet Center — C4
801 Hill Ave., Reading, PA 19610 610-378-0408 or
800-772-8336 www.vfoutletcenter.com
See our AD below.
LEESPORT FARMERS
MARKET (G5)
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PO Box 747, 312 Gernants Church Rd.,
Leesport, PA 19533 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com
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Every Wednesday year ‘round indoor/outdoor
farm market and flea market, 8am-7pm. Berks
County’s only livestock auction 1pm. LGBT
Love
To Shop?
SALONS & SPAS
The Spa at Bear Creek — F8
101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062
610-641-7174 bcmountainresort.com
Our local farmers markets put
a smile on many a foodie’s face
with homegrown and organic
items, PA German treats, even
flea market finds.
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United Artists Salon & Spa — C4
299 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-376-8481 www.UnitedArtistsSalon.com
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Real outlets! Real deals!
VF Outlet Center | Rt. 222 & 422 E. Exit N. Wyomissing Blvd. | Reading, PA | 1-800-772-8336 | www.vfoutletcenter.com
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Filled with an additional $250 in savings!
Expires 12/31/16. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. One coupon
per customer per day. May not be combined with any other offer. May not
be used towards the purchase of gift cards. May not be used on previous
purchases. Employees of VF Corporation and its subsidiaries are not eligible to
receive this discount. No photocopies or reproductions accepted. No cash value.
5 OFF
$
Coupon
book
The New Face
OF savings
Your purchase of $35 or more with this coupon
Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. One coupon per customer, per day. Coupon valid
one-time only. No other coupons may be accepted on top of this discount, except VIP Rewards. May
not be used towards the purchase of gift cards. May not be used on
previous purchases. Employees of VF Corporation and its subsidiaries
are not eligible to receive this discount. No photocopies or
reproductions accepted. Not valid at Pro-Team tent sales. No cash value.
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Greater Reading
Dining
The Knight’s Pub at Stokesay Castle — C5
141 Stokesay Castle Ln., Reading, PA 19606
610-375-6100 www.theknightspub.com
www.stokesay.net. See our AD on page 14.
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Austin’s Restaurant & Bar — I5
1101 Snyder Road, West Lawn, PA 19609
610-678-5500 www.austinsrestaurant.com
See our AD on page 13.
The Lord’s Dining Room at Stokesay Castle — C5
141 Stokesay Castle Ln., Reading, PA 19606
610-375-6100 www.stokesay.net
www.theknightspub.com
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Bistro 614 — C4
614 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-9900 www.bistro614.com
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Brewer’s Bar & Grill — C4
101 S. 3rd Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-8760 www.brewersbarandgrill.com
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Michael’s Restaurant — I8
1211 Ben Franklin Highway, Douglassville, PA 19518
610-385-3017
Midway Diner & Family Restaurant — G2
41 Diner Rd., I-78 Midway Exit 16, Bethel, PA 19507
717-933-4402 www.midwayholdings.com
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The Bridge Inn Restaurant & Martini Bar — I6
Intersection of 3 Covered Bridge Rd. & Rt. 73,
Oley, PA 19547 610-689-5818
www.BridgeInnPleasantville.com
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Food. We Berks Countians love it.
Yep, we’re big on big plates of yummy
goodness. And what’s on those
plates may or may not surprise you.
Scrumptious cuisines and intriguing
locations offer visitors a world of fine
dining in Greater Reading, PA. Feast at
an English castle, relax at an Irish bar,
get cozy in a rustic American log cabin,
or heat things up at a Spanish gastro
pub. Dining goes global in Greater
Reading!
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Brookside Restaurant — I9
1338 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-4790 www.brooksidefamilyrestaurant.com
See our AD on page 13.
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Café Sweet Street — A5
722 Hiesters Ln., Reading, PA 19605 610-929-0616
www.cafesweetstreet.com See our AD on page 13.
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Chatty Monks Brewing Company — C4
610 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
484-818-0176 www.chattymonks.com
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Stoudt’s Brewing Company — J4
2800 N. Reading Rd., Exit 286 PA Tnpk., Rt. 272
North, Adamstown, PA 19501 717-484-4386
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CATERING
Boscov’s Ala Carte Catering — I6
4500 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606
610-370-3718
RESTAURANTS
The Peanut Bar Restaurant — C5
322 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602 610-376-8500
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www.peanutbar.com.
See our AD on page 14.
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The Pike Café — B6
930 Pike St., Reading, PA 19604 610-373-6616
www.pikecafe.com
Chef Alan’s — C4
525 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-4012 www.chefalans.com LGBT
Plein Air Café — C5
332 Cherry St., Reading, PA 19602 610-374-8511
judysoncherry.com/uncategorized/plein-air LGBT
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Coastal Grill — H5
2713 N. Meridian Blvd., Reading, PA 19610
610-743-4006 www.coastalgrille.com
See our AD on page 13.
The Publick House Restaurant — B3
The Inn at Reading, 1040 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing,
PA 19610 610-372-7811 www.innatreading.com/
See our AD on page 21.
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Dans at Green Hills — I6
2444 Morgantown Rd., Reading, PA 19607
610-777-9611 www.dansatgreenhills.com
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The Restaurant at Golden Oaks — G6
10 Stonehedge Dr., Fleetwood, PA 19522
610-944-6000 www.goldenoaksgolfclub.com
See our AD on page 14.
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Deitsch Eck Restaurant — E5
87 Penn St., Lenhartsville, PA 19534 610-562-8520
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www.The-Eck.com
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Russo’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant — C5
527 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601 610-375-8030
www.russospizzeriareadingonline.com
See our AD on page 15.
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Greystone Restaurant — D2
315 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901
570-628-4220 www.gstone.com
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The Grille at Bear Creek Mountain Resort — F8
101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062
610-641-7101 bcmountainresort.com
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The Hitching Post Restaurant & Bar — H5
2747 Bernville Rd., Leesport, PA 19533
484-671-2347 www.thehitchingpostpa.com
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Say Cheese! Restaurant & Cheese — C4
600 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-406-5390 www.saycheese-restaurant.com
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Shady Maple Smorgasbord — K5
129 Toddy Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 717-354-8222
www.shady-maple.com
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Shirley’s Cafe and Tequila Bar — H6
1615 Duke St., Laureldale, PA 19605 484-926-2291
www.shirleystequilabar.com
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The Abe Saloon & Victorian Lounge — C5
Abraham Lincoln - A Historic Hotel of America
100 N. 5th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-372-3700
www.TheAbeSaloon.com
Judy’s on Cherry — C5
332 Cherry St., Reading, PA 19602 610-374-8511
www.judysoncherry.com LGBT
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The Barley Mow Craft Beer House — C4
719 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
484-926-2094 www.barleymowbeer.com LGBT
Pappy T’s Pub & Lounge — F4
I-78, Exit 29, 61 North, 50 Industrial Dr., Hamburg, PA
19526 610-562-5645 www.PappyTs.com
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Sofrito Gastro Pub — B5
220 Douglas St., Reading, PA 19601 610-373-3115
www.sofritogastropub.com
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Dining
Austin’s Restaurant & Bar — I5
The Bridge Inn Restaurant — H7
1101 Snyder Rd, West Lawn, PA 19609 610-678-5500
www.austinsrestaurant.com
3 Covered Bridge Road & Rt. 73, Oley, PA 19547
610-689-5818 l www.BridgeInnPleasantville.com
Our Upscale/Casual American
restaurant has been Berks’
most popular since 1996.
You can expect excellence
with our team service and
homemade, fresh food.
Choose from our “wide
appeal” selection of hand cut
steaks, fresh fish, chicken &
ribs, pastas, salads and more.
A few local favorites include
our homemade soups, apple
walnut salad, fish & chips, slow roasted prime rib, Chesapeake crab cakes,
roasted vegetable pasta and our “famous” baby back ribs. We also offer a
seasonal inspired menu. A complete Gluten Free menu is available including
pastas, sandwiches and desserts. Happy Hour M-F 5-7pm (bar stools only),
Wednesdays 1/2 price bottles of wine 5pm-close, Sundays Kids Eat Free and
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Sunday Brunch menu available.
Located in the heart of
the beautiful Oley Valley,
our dressings, soups,
appetizers, side dishes,
entrées and desserts are
all homemade including
vegetarian dishes,
charbroiled steaks, crab
cakes, seafood selections
and much more! Best
of Berks for Best Country Hotel / Restaurant. Live music Friday &
Saturday. Offering over 50 martinis & specialty drinks and 95 craft
beers. Be sure to Like Us on Facebook!
Brookside Restaurant — I9
Café Sweet Street — A5
1338 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-4790 l www.brooksidefamilyrestaurant.com
722 Hiesters Ln., Reading, PA 19605
610-929-0616 l www.cafesweetstreet.com
Brookside Family
Restaurant is the leading
full service restaurant in
the Pottstown Area. Our
menu makes us the perfect
choice to satisfy everyone
at any age. Brookside
offers a breakfast menu
with everything from
baked goods to omelettes.
The lunch menu is extensive and offers specially priced and quick
sandwiches with french fries and our homemade soup. Dinner
selections are endless, items from roast turkey to broiled crabcakes.
On the weekend an all you can eat breakfast buffet is complete with
over 30 items offered.
Café Sweet Street offers
spectacular breakfast and
lunch menus featuring
made-from-scratch
signature dishes all from
pure, locally sourced
ingredients including the
Café’s very own herb
garden. We feature farm
fresh eggs, house-made
soups, toasted gourmet sandwiches, spectacular salads, Angus
beef burgers, and artfully created luscious desserts. All made using
the freshest, most flavorful ingredients and seasonings to provide
an unlimited menu of imaginative cuisine, memorable café favorites,
and above all, soul-satisfying real food.
Coastal Grille — H5
DANS AT GREEN HILLS — I6
2713 N. Meridian Blvd, Reading, PA 19610
610-743-4006 l www.coastalgrille.com
2444 Morgantown Rd., Reading, PA 19607
610-777-9611 l www.dansatgreenhills.com
Berk’s premier Upscale/Casual
Seafood restaurant. Our menu
is inspired by the coastal
regions with bold fresh flavors
for seafood and non-seafood
lovers alike. Choose from
9 grilled fish with 4 different
sauces/styles. Other seafood
favorites include: hand battered
coconut shrimp, baja fish
tacos, lobster grilled cheese,
grilled lobster tails, pan seared
scallops and our shrimp & strawberry salad. Non-seafood options include: Island
wings, sliders, tower of cobb salad, coastal cheeseburger, hand cut steaks, and
slow roasted baby back ribs and more. All desserts are homemade daily. Enjoy
a craft beer or unique cocktail in our large bar area with an 800 gal salt water fish
tank. Sundays Kids Eat Free, Thursdays 1/2 price bottles of wine
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5pm-close. Happy Hour M-F 5-7pm (bar stools only).
Contemporary American
Cuisine with a focus on
fresh, seasonal ingredients
presented with bold and
unique flavor
combinations.
Fine dining with
impeccable fare and
flawless service. Extensive
selection of wine and
cocktails. Country setting with plenty of parking. Contemporary
American-French fine dining. Private parties and dining rooms
available as well as outdoor dining. We also offer Event Catering for
all occasions. Open 7 days a week for dinner. Come see our new
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The Speckled Hen Cottage Pub & Alehouse — C5
332 Cherry St., Reading, PA 19602
www.speckledhenpub.com LGBT
Stoudt’s Black Angus Restaurant
& Brew Pub — J4
2800 N. Reading Rd., Exit 286 PA Tnpk., Rt. 272
North, Adamstown, PA 19501 717-484-4386
See our AD below.
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Third and Spruce Cafe — D4
238 S. Third Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-376-5254 www.thirdandspruce.com
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The Ugly Oyster Drafthouse — C5
21 S. 5th St., Reading, PA 19602 610-373-6791
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ViVA’ Bistro & Lounge at Wyomissing Square — C3
901 Hill Ave. (Across from VF in Wyomissing Square),
Wyomissing, PA 19610 610-685-5299
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ViVA’ Castle Pub at Reading Country Club — I6
5311 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606
610-779-1000 www.vivagoodlife.com
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Willoughby’s On Park — C3
Fine Dining, Urban-Chic Steakhouse
305 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-816-7473 www.WilloughbysOnPark.com
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Winedown Café & Wine Bar — C4
622 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-373-4907 www.winedowncafe.net
LGBT See our AD on page 18.
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WINERIES
Long Trout Winery — E4
84 Fork Mountain Rd., Auburn, PA 17922
570-366-6443 www.longtroutwinery.com LGBT
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Manatawny Creek Winery — I8
227 Levengood Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518
610-689-9804 www.manatawnycreekwinery.com
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Blair Vineyards — E6
99 Dietrich Valley Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-8463 www.blairvineyards.com
Ridgewood Winery — I6
2039 Philadelphia Ave., Birdsboro, PA 19508
484-509-0100 www.ridgewoodwinery.com
Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery — E7
340 Old Rt. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
484-452-3633 www.folinoestate.com
Vynecrest on Main — F7
277 Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530
484-641-5149 www.vynecrest.com
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THE PEANUT BAR RESTAURANT — C5
141 Stokesay Castle Ln., Reading, PA 19606
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332 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602 l 610-376-8500
www.PeanutBar.com
A Reading landmark for
over 80 years, Stokesay
Castle is Berks County’s
premier dining destination.
Keep it casual with
The Knight’s Pub, our
traditional English pub with
a modern flair. Enjoy happy
hour, weeknight specials,
live entertainment and an
outdoor fire pit for drinks with friends. Or, get a taste of fine dining
American cuisine in The Lord’s Dining Room. Whether it’s a casual
night out, romantic dinner, corporate event, or wedding, Stokesay will
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give you “The Royal Treatment.”
Featured on the Travel
Channel! A local favorite
for 90 years. Extensive
menu from “casual to
gourmet.” USA Today’s
top 10 nationally for wings.
Family-friendly. Lunch and
dinner expertly prepared
from scratch by our awardwinning culinary team.
Also featuring vegetarian and gluten-free food. Private space for 8-80
people. Free WiFi. Free peanuts, throw the shells on the floor. Three
blocks from the Santander Arena, Performing Arts Center, IMAX
LGBT
Theater and Goggleworks.
The restaurant at
GOLDEN OAKS & Golf Club — G6
STOUDT’S BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT & BREW PUB – J4
2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA 19501
717-484-4386 l www.stoudts.com
10 Stonehedge Dr., Fleetwood, PA 19522 l 610-944-6000
www.goldenoaksgolfclub.com
One of Berks County’s
best kept secrets –The
Restaurant at Golden Oaks
offers great food and drinks
in a charming rustic setting
overlooking the spectacular
view of our awardwinning, championship
golf course. Open to the
public seven days a week,
The Restaurant at Golden
Oaks serves lunch and dinner and features the best Sunday Brunch in
Greater Reading. Ask to see our extensive international wine list. We are a
fabulous setting for weddings and banquets. Overnight accommodations
are available at our Farmhouse. Open 7 days a week during golf season.
Hours limited during off season - please call for reservations.
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Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery — H3
17 Clover Hill Ln., Robesonia, PA 19551,
610-693-8383, www.cloverhillwinery.com Tasting
room situated amid 18 acres of vineyard. Proudly
showcasing quality PA grown wines, available for
tasting in a relaxed, rural setting. Open year-round.
(by appt.)
Check website for current hours.
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provided guests with handcut steaks, fresh seafood, and
homemade German favorites.
Our seasonal menus
emphasize fresh, locally
grown ingredients, artisan
cheese and bread from our
own Wonderful Good Market,
and over 12 styles of lagers
and ales from our brewery.
Decorated with Ed’s eclectic antique collections and personal aesthetic, our
restaurant is a unique location for any dining occasion. We feature weekly
happy hour drinks and weekend chef specials made from-scratch. Stop in
for a pint or flight of our award-winning, handcrafted beer and some good
food, in a family friendly atmosphere.
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DOWNTOWN
READING
SHOPS
DOWNTOWN READING MAIN STREET
Take a Ride...
To our Main Streets & Downtowns
Downtown Reading is bustling
with business activity and special events
all year round! From a wide variety of
ethnic restaurants to bakeries and clothing
stores, center city is a go-to destination
for visitors and residents alike. And the
lineup of special events throughout the
year is nothing short of spectacular.
• MidDay Cafés
• Downtown Alive Concert Series
• Holiday Parade
• Reading Fire+Ice Fest
The Reading Downtown Improvement
District (DID), which oversees Reading’s
Main Street Program, is involved in all
of the events, as well as many others in
center city. It’s all part of DID’s mission
of creating a vital, productive and
commercially active environment in
downtown Reading. To learn more, go to
www.downtownreading.com.
Discover Berks County’s
Cultural Cornerstone
The Reading
Symphony
Orchestra
Established 1913
Shop here! Play here!
Stay here!
Visit www.readingsymphony.org
or call 610-373-7557 to learn more
about our upcoming concerts.
Downtown Reading!
www.downtownreading.com
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LouisLong Gallery @ GAPS
is a non for profit organization dedicated
to the advancement of artistic talent
hand in hand with cultural diversity.
128 N 5th Street, Reading Pa 19601
www.galleryabovepennsquare.com
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Market In
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Reading
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*Cooking Demos
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Visit
Hamburg
Nature’s Masterpiece
Make the cozy little town of Hamburg,
PA your next destination. A masterpiece
of natural beauty, Hamburg’s idyllic
location offers visitors miles of hiking
and biking trails, river activities, the
Appalachian Trail, and scenic views with
proximity to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
Explore the unique shops and beautiful
architecture sprinkled along its quaint
business district. Visit the Art and Craft
Gallery of Hamburg, where you will
find a diversity of art for a diversity of
lifestyles, all at affordable prices.
If shopping isn’t your pleasure, there
are plenty of other places to enjoy: The
Hamburg Strand Theater, The Reading
Railroad Heritage Museum, and The
Hamburg Historical Society Museum, to
name a few. Hamburg is host to a variety
of annual events including the Art of
the Brew Fest, The Art & Craft Festival
and Car Show, and the famous Taste of
Hamburg-er Festival.
Hamburg hosts a variety of annual events
including the Art of the Brew Fest the
Art & Craft Fest, and the famous Taste of
Hamburg-er Festival. For information on
Hamburg, PA, please call 610-562-3106 or
visit www.hamburgpa.org.
ADAMS & BRIGHT
Drug Store and Soda Fountain
Caring for Hamburg since 1906
Prescriptions, Delivery,
$9.99 Generics,
Ice Cream and Sodas,
Sundaes, Floats,
Milk Shakes, Cards & Gifts
306 State St. Hamburg PA
610-562-2738
A lovely Pennsylvania Century Farm with a
200-year old bank barn and original out buildings
overlooking an open pond and grassy hillside.
Scenic and tranquil, it is the perfect location!
www.pigeoncreekbedandbreakfast.com
610-914-4187
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FESTIVAL
Over 30 Burger Stands
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Beer & Wine Gardens
Saturday, Sept. 3 10am-6pm
Downtown Hamburg
FREE ADMISSION & ENTERTAINMENT
www.tasteofhamburger.com 610-562-3106
Hamburg’s premier place for great
food, drinks and entertainment!
279 W State St, Hamburg, PA
www.westybarandgrill.com
610-562-3777
Primitive Tent Sites, Cabins and Cottages,
RV Sites, Swimming Pool, Hiking Trails,
Fishing Pond.
Featuring arts and crafts
from over 40 local artists
1-866-GR8-KAMPN
BlueRocksCampground.com
Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm s Sat 10 am - 3 pm
335 State Street, Hamburg, PA s 610-562-3106
Mountain Springs
ARENA
Giving Quality Furniture
A SECOND CHANCE
Demolition Derbies
Professional Rodeos
Concerts Barrel Shows
Cow Horse Shows
Reining Horse Shows & more!
Necessities
MountainSpringArena.com
21 S. 4th st. HAMBURG 610.562.6765
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New & Used Furniture
Mon-Wed 10-5 • Thurs-Fri 10-7 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-4
secondhandrules.com
See real Reading Railroad
locomotives, freight and
passenger cars on display
outdoors. Learn Reading
Railroad history inside the
museum. Fun for kids:
outdoor hand-powered
train and more!
A NOSTALGIC ONE
SCREEN MOVIE THEATER
www.hamburgstrand.org
610-562-4750
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500 South 3rd St., Hamburg PA 19526
www.readingrailroad.org/museum 610-562-5513
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TRADITIONAL AND
CONTEMPORARY GLASS ART
An Unexpected Destination
Start your journey in historic downtown Boyertown and
find a unique experience that only a vibrant Main Street
community can create. From hidden cafés and unique retail shops, a brewery,
market and bakery, several artisan galleries and studios, historic auto museum, to a
world-renowned glass studio, bed & breakfast, and a ride on the Colebrookdale Secret
Valley Line, you are sure to discover unexpected fun in a unique destination.
Boyertown welcomes guests to family friendly events such as Oktoberfest, Pickfest
and Fall Fest, Holiday Open House Tour and Chillin on Main Santa Celebration,
Coming Out of Hibernation, Cruise Night, Dog Days of August, BMBA sidewalk
expo, Halloween parade, train rides and full-blown event additions in 2016 in
celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Boyertown. For more information go to
www.boyertownpa.org or www.boyertown150.com.
BOYERTOWN MAIN STREET
HISTORIC
BOYERTOWN
GLASS BLOWING CLASSES
50 S. WASHINGTON STREET
BOYERTOWN, PA 19512
www.taylorbackes.com
610-367-4600
200+
Local and
National
Artists
The Twin Turrets Inn, is a comfortable 19th
century mansion restored to its original Victorian
splendor. The 10 room mansion includes two
suites with copper turrets that will take you back
to that Victorian era. Includes full breakfast.
www.twinturrets.com
11 East Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown, Pa 19512
610-367-4513 ~ 1-877-877-7897
Celebrate Boyertown’s
150th Anniversary
with events scheduled
throughout the year!
www.boyertown150.com
220 S. Reading Avenue (Rte 562)
Boyertown, PA 19512
More Info & Hours: 610-484-0014
DancingTreeCreations.com
9 S. WASHINGTON STREET
BOYERTOWN PA 19512
An Old Fashioned Candy Store
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WEST
READING
A must do - Penn Avenue, the heart of West Reading. The
picturesque street offers tastefully decorated storefronts
dotted with flower pots overflowing with seasonal plants and
decorations. An eclectic mix of boutiques, specialty shops, and
cool eateries beckon visitors to see and sample their wares.
Host to a variety of great activities like Art on the Avenue, Fall
Fest, 2nd Friday on Penn and Holiday Glow Celebration, Penn
Avenue welcomes guests to family friendly events year round.
It really is the perfect place to meet, play and dine.
the
whisky
wine &
food
the finest
622-624 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA 19611
www.winedowncafe.net
516 PENN AVE WEST READING, PA 19611
INSTAGRAM: @holistic_skateshop | T WITTER: @holisticskate
WWW.HOLISTICSKATESHOP.COM
600 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA 19611
www.saycheese-restaurant.com | 610-406-5390
GOT CRAFT? WE DO!
Curious
On the Avenue
Fun, Fabulous, One-of-a-Kind
clothing, furniture, artwork,
TREASURES
Present this coupon for 10% OFF
your favorite item
Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11-6
Saturday 11-5
Please call for Extended Holiday Hours
610-685-3996
605 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
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Facebook.com/curiousontheavenue
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It’s A Gift!
720 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA 19611
610-373-0960 l www.itsagift.org
Artisan & unique gifts for the home,
women’s accessories,
infant & children clothing & toys
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We Have 13 Crafts on Tap and Fill Growlers
We have something sure to please everybody.
Enjoy our homemade soups,
crabcake sandwiches, & more!
Our Beer Outlet carries over 250 craft bottles
& cans for in house or take out.
Featuring Build -Your-Own-6 pack
101 South 3rd Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
BAR: 610-375-8760 l TAKE OUT: 610-375-8061
www.brewersbarandgrill.com
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Speaking of food, name your pick. Fine dining, ethnic cuisines, coffee shops, pubs,
even a wine bar provide for a wonderful selection while making a choice difficult. No
worries, we suggest you come back for more! For a small town feeling that offers big
variety and fun, get to know West Reading.
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local when
you stroll and shop
Greater Reading’s quintessential Main
Streets located in Reading, West Reading,
Kutztown, Boyertown, and Hamburg.
Explore unique shops and boutiques,
delicious eateries and small businesses
that offer a homespun atmosphere and
sell every item imaginable from cupcakes,
clothing, and beautiful home décor to
gourmet foods, arcade games and vintage
jewelry.
WEST READING MAIN STREET
A must do - Penn Avenue,
the heart of West Reading.
Day or night, you’ll find fun things
to do on our Main Streets. Meet at casual
and fine dining establishments before
a movie or after a show. Kick back and
sample locally brewed ales and superb
wines while listening to a new band. Shop
farmers markets, attend gallery openings,
and participate in seasonal events and
festivals on our favorite thoroughfares.
CONCERTS, SPORTS, COMEDY, & MORE.
WWW.SANTANDER-ARENA.COM
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Lodging
Best Western Plus Reading Inn & Suites — I5
2299 Lancaster Pike, Shillington, PA 19607
610-777-7888 www.bwreadinginn.com
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Candlewood Suites — C4
55 South Third Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
610-898-1910 www.candlewoodsuites.com/
LGBT See our AD on page 21.
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Comfort Inn, Bethel/Midway — G2
41 Diner Dr., Exit 16 (I-78), Bethel, PA 19507
717-933-8888 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/P—
A461 Convenient location. 2 1/2 hours from NYC.
Accessible to many PA attractions. 30 min. to
Reading VF Outlets, and Hawk Mtn., Midway Diner
Restaurant on property, a traveler’s tradition since
1950. Free WiFi.
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The Abraham Lincoln — C5
A Historic Hotel of America
100 N. 5th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-372-3700
See our AD at right.
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort
& Conference Center — F8
101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062
610-641-7101 bcmountainresort.com
the ABRAHAM LINCOLN
(C5)
A Historic Hotel of America
Est. 1930
100 N. 5th St., Reading, PA 19601
610-372-3700
Experience Reading’s ONLY grand historic
hotel. Restaurant, lounge, FREE WiFi, meetings,
destination weddings, and overnight packages.
Walk to shops, art galleries, museums, and
theaters!
Comfort Inn of Lancaster County North — J4
1 Denver Rd., Denver, PA 17517 717-336-7541
www.comfortinnlancasterpa.com
See our AD below.
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Comfort Inn, Reading — A5
5th St. Hwy. (Rt. 222), Reading, PA 19605
610-371-0500 or 800-4-CHOICE
www.comfortinnreading.com.
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HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET!
Comfort
Inn
Lancaster County North
1 Denver Rd, Denver, PA 17517
717-336-7541
• Newly renovated March 2016.
• Directly next to the VF Outlet Center
and minutes from all local attractions.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
entire hotel.
• Bistro open for breakfast and dinner.
• We proudly serve Starbucks.
• Complimentary parking.
•Free hot breakfast buffet
•Free wireless internet
•Picnic pavilion w/ grills
•Fitness center
•Evening cocktail bar
150 North Park Road, Reading
www.ComfortInnLancasterPA.com
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Courtyard by Marriott Reading/Wyomissing — C3
150 N. Park Rd., Reading, PA 19610, 610-378-1137
www.CourtyardReading.com See our AD below.
LGBT
Days Inn Reading/Wyomissing — H5
910 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-1500 www.daysinnreading.com
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
& SUITES (C3)
(C4)
55 S. Third Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-898-1910 1-877-226-3539
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All suites feature full kitchens, free guest laundry,
fitness center, Candlewood Cupboard. Convenient
location close to restaurants and shopping. Pets
LGBT
welcome.
DoubleTree by Hilton — C5
701 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19602 610-375-8000
www.Reading.DoubleTree.com See our AD on page 20.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Wyomissing/Reading — B3
635 Spring St., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-378-5105 www.econolodgereading.com
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405 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610,
610-373-4444 www.hiexpress.com
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Formerly Country Inn and Suites. Free hot
breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center. Only 2
blocks from VF Outlet Center. Packages available.
Free WiFi. Meeting space.
LGBT
Econo Lodge Reading — AA5
2310 Fraver Dr., Reading, PA 19605
610-378-1145 www.choicehotels.com
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott — I5
21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-376-4400 www.marriott.com
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MORGANTOWN-READING AREA
6170 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
Call Sales 610-286-3000
Email: [email protected]
www.holidayinn.com/morgantownpa
Hotel and Conference Center
YOUR HOME AWAY
FROM HOME.
Charming, Newly Renovated Guestrooms,
Restaurant, and Casual Tavern
along with Impeccable Service.
Located just minutes from all major
Outlets and Attractions.
Experience Berk’s County Charm.
Call us at (800) 383.9713.
1040 N. Park Road • Wyomissing, PA
610.372.7811 • 800.383.9713
web: www.innatreading.com
email: [email protected]
• Spacious suites with separate living
and sleeping areas • Hot breakfast
buffet included daily • Complimentary
Evening Social with $0.10 beer and
wine, served Monday through Thursday
from 5-7 PM • Complimentary wireless
high-speed internet access • Executive
business center • Meeting room rental
HOMEWOOD SUITES | READING, PA
2801 Papermill Rd. | Wyomissing, PA 19610
Tel: (717) 736-3100 or 1-866-763-0439
www.readinghomewood.com
610.375.4085
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♦ Weddings ♦ Anniversaries
♦ Graduations ♦ Reunions ♦ Workshops
♦ Pool Parties ♦ Birthday Parties
♦ Sports Banquets ♦ Meetings
♦ First Communions ♦ Christenings
♦ Full Service Restaurant and Bar
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Hampton Inn — B2
1800 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-8100 LGBT
Motel Deska — I3
6821 Penn Ave. (Rt. 422 West), Wernersville, PA
19565 610-693-3111 www.moteldeska.com
Holiday Inn Express at the Reading Airport — H5
2389 Bernville Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-372-0700 www.hiexpress.com/readingpa
Super 8 Kutztown/Allentown — E7
(I-78, Exit 45) 2160 Golden Key Rd.,
Kutztown, PA 19530 610-285-4880
www.super8.com/kutztown
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites — C3
405 North Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-373-4444 www.hiexpress.com
See our AD on page 21.
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Holiday Inn Morgantown — K6
6170 Morgantown Road,
Morgantown, PA 19543 610-286-3000
www.holidayinn.com/morgantownpa
LGBT See our AD on page 21.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Reading — A2
2801 Papermill Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-736-3100 www.readinghomewood.com
See our AD on page 21.
The Inn at Reading Hotel
and Conference Center — B3
1040 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-372-7811 www.innatreading.com
LGBT See our AD on page 21.
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Microtel Inn & Suites — F4
I-78, Exit 29, 50 Industrial Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526
610-562-4234 www.midwayholdings.com
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Landhaven Bed & Breakfast — G8
1194 Huff’s Church Rd., Village of Huff’s Church,
Barto, PA 19504 610-845-3257
LGBT
www.landhavenbandb.com
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Stirling Guest Hotel — B5
1120 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601
610-373-1522 www.stirlingguesthotel.com
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The Twin Turrets Inn — H8
11 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-4513 or 1-877-877-7897
LGBT
www.twinturrets.com
See our AD on page 17.
Adamstown Inns & Cottages — J4
144 W. Main St., Adamstown, PA 19501
717-484-0800 or 800-594-4808
www.adamstown.com
CAMPING
Bed & Breakfast on the Park — C6
1246 Hill Rd., Reading, PA 19602 610-374-4440
www.parkbandb.com
Farmhouse at Golden Oaks
Bed & Breakfast — G6
10 Stonehedge Dr., Fleetwood, PA 19522
610-944-6000 ext. 3011
www.goldenoaksgolfclub.com
Appalachian RV Resort — F3
60 Motel Dr., Shartlesville, PA 19554 610-488-6319
www.appalachianrvresort.com
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Blue Rocks Family Campground — E5
341 Sousley Rd., Lenhartsville, PA 19534, I-78 Exit 35
(Old Exit 11) 610-756-6366
www.bluerockscampground.com
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Hawk Mountain Bed & Breakfast — E6
221 Stony Run Valley Rd., Kempton, PA 19529
610-756-4224 toll free 877-882-4224
www.hawkmountainbb.com
Pine Hill RV Park — E7
268 Old Rt. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530 610-285-6776
www.pinehillrvpark.com
The Inn at Centre Park — C5
730 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601 610-374-8557
LGBT
www.theinnatcentrepark.com
Robin Hill Camping Resort — E6
149 Robin Hill Rd., Lenhartsville, PA 19534
610-756-6117 www.robinhillrvresort.com
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Services
Olivet Boys & Girls Club — I5
1161 Pershing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611
610-373-1314 www.olivetbgc.org
BUSINESSES &
ASSOCIATIONS
The Pagoda Skyline Inc. — C6
98 Duryea Dr., Reading, PA 19604, Mailing address:
815 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-655-6271 www.pagodaskyline.org
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Athletes For Better Education, Inc. (AFBE)
PO Box 204, Kutztown, PA 19530 866-906-2323
www.afbe.org
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Berks County Agricultural Land
Preservation Board — H5
Berks County Agricultural Center,
1238 County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA 19533
610-378-1844 www.countyofberks.com
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Berks County Community Foundation — C5
237 Court St., Reading, PA 19601 610-685-2223
www.bccf.org LGBT
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Berks County Irish-American Fraternal
Association — F4
399 Hill Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526 www.bciafa.com
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Berks Nature — C6
25 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-372-4992
www.berksnature.org
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County of Berks — H5
Services Center, 13th Floor, 633 Court St., Reading,
PA 19601 www.co.berks.pa.us/Pages/default.aspx
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The Drawing Board Graphic Design Studio — C5
526 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601 610-373-2446
www.drawingboardgraphics.com
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Fraser Advanced Information Systems — I5
320 Penn Ave., Reading, PA 19611 610-378-0101
www.fraser-ais.com
Greater Reading Young Professionals
237 Court St., Reading, PA 19601
www.greaterreadingyp.org
Land Displays, Inc. — B4
1350 Schuylkill Ave., Reading, PA 19601
610-396-1273 www.Landdisplays.com LGBT
Green Tree Technology, Inc. — G3
235 Homestead Ave., Bernville, PA 19506
610-823-5611 www.greentreetechnology.com
Rieck’s Printing — I5
101 S. 1st Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-8581 www.riecksprinting.com
Launch Dynamic Media — C4
828 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-898-1330 www.launchdm.com
RTC Direct Mailing, Inc. — F5
56 Seip Ln., Shoemakersville, PA 19555
610-562-5122 www.rtcdirect.net
Masano Bradley — C2
1100 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 201, Reading, PA 19610
www.masanobradley.com
SK Advertising & Design — I9
16 N. Evans Street, Suite 1, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-8177 www.skadv.com
Office Service Company — H5
1009 Tuckerton Ct., Reading, PA 19605
610-926-9850 www.officeservicecompany.com
ReDesign Reading CDC — C5
237 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
610-685-2236 www.redesignreading.com
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RKL, LLP — B2
1330 Broadcasting Rd., PO Box 7008, Wyomissing,
PA 19610 610-376-1595 www.rklcpa.com
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Thunderdog Fireworks — H3
5265 Four Points Road, Womelsdorf, PA 19567
717-933-5980
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Lamar Advertising — I6
600 E. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA 19606
610-779-9421
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Greater Reading Economic Partnership — C6
201 Penn St., Suite 502, Reading, PA 19601
610-376-4237 www.GreaterReading.com
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Reading Parking Authority — C5
613 Franklin St., Reading, PA 19602 610-655-6166
REGION’S PREMIER
Innovative Designs & Publishing — E9
3245 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer, PA 18045
610-775-0640 www.berkscountyliving.com
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Gage Personnel — C3
101 N. 7th Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-376-1771 www.gagepersonnel.com
Greater Reading Merchandiser — C3
220 Park Rd. North, Bldg. #7, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-670-2300 www.themerchandiser.com
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Reading Musical Foundation
PO Box 14835, Reading, PA 19612 610-376-3395
www.readingmusicalfoundation.org
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Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce
& Industry — C5
201 Penn St., Suite 501, Reading, PA 19601
610-376-6766 www.greaterreadingchamber.org
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Exeter Printing — I6
3209 Oley Tnpk. Rd., Reading, PA 19606
610-779-7609
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Reading Eagle Press — C5
340 Court St., Reading, PA 19601 610-371-5180
www.readingeaglepress.com
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STYLISH HOME INTERIORS
who’s who & more...
TO SUBSCRIBE CALL
1.800.896.1392
Read it. Love it. Live it.
or visit BerksCountyLiving.com
800.443.6610
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ADVERTISING, PRINTING &
PROMOTIONS
Daniel’s Floor Care — G5
75 Grange Rd., Bernville, PA 19506 610-488-5390
www.danielsfloorcare.com
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MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Berks Community Television (BCTV) — C5
1900 N. 13th St., Reading, PA 19604 610-374-3065
www.bctv.org LGBT
Tompkins VIST Bank
offers numerous
options
for the first time
home buyer or the
seasoned homeowner
that include:
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Berks County Living Magazine — C5
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington
St., Suite 525, Reading, PA 19601 610-775-0640
www.berkscountyliving.com See our AD on page 23.
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Greater Reading Film
2525 N. 12th St., Reading, PA 19605 610-375-4085
www.readingfilm.com LGBT
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Reading Eagle Company — C5
345 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601 610-371-5000
www.readingeagle.com LGBT
s Competitive Rates
s Expert Advice
s Easy Application Process
s Quick Decisions
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TOWNS & MAIN STREET
FOUNDATIONS
Building A Better Boyertown — H8
3 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-369-3054 www.boyertownpa.org
Contact a Tompkins VIST
Bank Mortgage Advisor at
1-866-466-3601
Reading Downtown Improvement District — C5
645 Penn St., Suite 505, Reading, PA 19601
610-376-6424 www.downtownreading.com
See our AD on page 15.
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Kutztown Community Partnership — F7
Northeast Berks Main Street Foundation
324 West Main St., Kutztown, PA 19530
484-646-9069 www.keepinitkutztown.com
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Our Town Foundation — F5
335 State St., Hamburg, PA 19526 610-562-3106
www.hamburgpa.org LGBT See our AD on page 16.
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West Reading Community Revitalization
Foundation — C4
500 Chestnut St., West Reading, PA 19611
610-685-8854 www.lovewestreading.org
See our AD on page 19.
www.VISTBank.com
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Walk-in Care For Minor Illnesses and Injuries
No appointment necessary. Common Conditions Treated:
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Earache
Mild dehydration*
Minor cuts and burns
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Rashes
Seasonal allergies
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Sinus congestion
Sore throat
Upset stomach
READING HEALTH
URGENT CARE
950B N. Wyomissing
Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610
READING HEALTH
URGENT CARE
957 Ben Franklin Highway
(Route 422)
Douglassville, PA 19518
READING HEALTH
QUICKCARE
3703 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19606
Phone: 610-898-2490
Phone: 610-898-6650
Monday – Friday:
Noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday:
Noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: 610-898-7570
* Reading Health Urgent Care only.
Urgent Care provides care for all ages.
QuickCare provides care for ages two and older.
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READING HEALTH
QUICKCARE
Inside Redner’s
Warehouse Market
5471 Pottsville Pike
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: 610-916-1050
Open 7 Days a Week:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the go, we’re right there with you on our
mobile site, designed to work on Webenabled phones. Mobile users can log on
to TheFutureOfHealthcare.org and be
redirected to the mobile site.
Mobile
Website
Urgent
Care
Once there, you can do a fast facility
search by service or location and receive
specific directions from any location to
any of our three Urgent Care facilities in:
Elverson, Maidencreek, or Strausstown.
Here are three services we
hope you don’t need, but if
you do, we’re here to help.
But if things are really serious, call 911
or visit our Emergency Room at our
main hospital in Bern Township.
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Discovery Federal Credit Union — B2
2744 Century Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-372-8010 www.discoveryfcu.org
See our AD on page 24.
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National Penn — C5
21 N. 6th St., Reading, PA 19601 610-373-2177
www.nationalpenn.com
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Tompkins VIST Bank/Tompkins Insurance — H5
1240 Broadcasting Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Learn more at www.VISTBank.com or call
610-478-9922 See our AD on page 24.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Albright College — A6
1621 N. 13th St., Reading, PA 19604
610-921-2381 www.albright.edu
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Alvernia University — I5
400 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607
1-888-ALVERNIA (1-888-258-3764)
www.alvernia.edu See our AD on page 26.
Kutztown University — E3
15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-4000 www.kutztown.edu
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Penn State Berks — H5
Tulpehocken Rd., Reading, PA 19610
610-396-6000 www.berks.psu.edu
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Traveling through
Berks County?
610-378-2000
2500 Bernville Rd., Reading, PA, 19605
TheFutureOfHealthcare.org
Reading Area Community College — D5
10 S. 2nd St., Reading, PA 19603
LGBT
610-372-4721 www.racc.edu
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The Hill School — I9
860 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-1000 www.thehill.org
RE/MAX of Reading — B1
1290 Broadcasting Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-670-2770 [email protected]
www.goberkscounty.com
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HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church — C5
527 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4861 www.oldtrinity.org
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HOSPITALS & HEALTH CARE
Reading Health System — D4
Sixth Ave. & Spruce St., West Reading, PA 19611
484-628-HELP www.readinghealth.org
See our AD on page 24.
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St. Joseph Regional Health Network — H5
2500 Bernville Rd (Route 183), Reading, PA 19605
610-378-2000 www.thefutureofhealthcare.org
See our AD on page 25.
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REAL ESTATE
Landmark Homes — K3
1737 West Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
717-733-1536 www.ownalandmark.com
for all your real estate needs!
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Dolla
Million s in
in Sale
2015!!
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Lisa Tiger Century 21 Gold — I6
610-207-6186 www.lisatigerhomes.com
[email protected] See our AD at right.
LisaTigerHomes.com
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SPECIAL EVENT VENUES
& SERVICES
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
& Conference Center — F8
101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100 bcmountainresort.com
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Brew Crew Events
1422 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
484-928-0676 www.readingbeerfest.com
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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — C5
201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org
See our AD on page 27.
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Kutztown University Conference Series — E3
PO Box 730 Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-1359 www.kutztown.edu/admin/confserv
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VA Productions, Inc. — H5
113 Sugarloaf Ln., Reading, PA 19607
610-777-3636 www.vapro.com
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TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
Reading Air — H5
The North Ramp, 119c Air Museum Drive, Reading,
PA 19605 610-914-9718 www.readingair.com
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Reading Regional Airport — H5
2501 Bernville Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-372-4666 www.readingairport.org
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BUSES
Klein Transportation — I8
PO Box 246, Douglassville, PA 19518
800-451-6700 www.kleintransportation.com
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LIMOUSINES
Michael’s Classic Limousine — G5
41 N. Centre Ave., Leesport, PA 19533
610-929-4919 www.michaelsclassiclimo.com
Rhoads Limousine Inc. &
New Rhoads Transportation Inc. — I7
96 Weavertown Ln., Douglassville, PA 19518
610-689-4600 www.rhoadslimos.com LGBT
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TAXIS
Reading Metro Taxi — C5
615 Elm St., Reading, PA 19601 610-374-5111
www.readingmetrotaxi.com LGBT
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TRAVEL SERVICES
AAA Reading Berks — C3
920 Van Reed Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-374-4531 www.AAA.com
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Boscov’s Travel Center — I6
Reading Mall, 4500 Perkiomen Ave.,
Reading, PA 19606 610-779-8640
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White Star Tours & Travel Center — I5
26 E. Lancaster Ave., Reading, PA 19607
610-775-5000 www.whitestartours.com
See our AD on page 22.
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Your Passion
Real-World, Hands-On Learning
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Our mission
is to nurture
the arts, foster
creativity,
promote
education
and enrich the
community.
Admission is
always free.
Visit GoggleWorks and all it
has to offer:
- 5 teaching studios including
ceramics, wood, jewelry,
photography & glass
- daytime, evening & weekend
classes for adults, teens & children
- workshops & demonstrations
- group tours & art parties
- art house films screened daily
- exhibitions always on view
- over 35 professional artist studios
- event space rentals
- Mi Casa Su Casa Cafe
- handcrafted gift items in
our STORE
Just over the Penn Street Bridge,
ample free and secure parking off
of 2nd, 3rd & Walnut Streets.
Celebrating 10 Years of Art
201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601
610.374.4600 | www.goggleworks.org
610.375.4085
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Where Art
& Culture
Happen...
Plus Outdoor Adventure
& Festivals Galore All In
Our Scenic Countryside!
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