ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Koziar's Christmas Village
782 Christmas Village Road • Bernville, PA 19506
610-488-1110
A dazzling night time display of more than a half million lights. Truly a "Winter Wonderland." more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Centre Park Victorian Historic District
2551 West Eighth Street • Reading, PA 19612
610-375-7860
One of Reading's first suburbs, this district is comprised of 840 Victorian and early 20th century architecture properties. Annual events such as a spring garden tour, a Christmas tour, and a fall arts and antiques fair are held here. mapOld Dry Road Farm
P.O. Box 163 • Wernersville, PA610-678-1226
Located on 200 acres of farmland, Old Dry Road Farm is a living history and educational center designed to show students farm life in 18th and 19th century America. Old Dry Road Farm includes two original farmsteads, the partially restored Brecht-Dundore-Hottenstein Complex and an 18th century farm relocated here for preservation.
Historic Sites & Monuments
Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Road • Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-582-4900
The birthplace of great American frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734, this historic state site interprets the life of early English and German settlers in eastern Berks County. The site includes the Boone House, a blacksmith shop, bar, sawmill, the Bertolet Log House, a visitor's center, nature trails, and a picnic area. more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Italian-American Cultural Center of Pennsylvania
400 Saint Bernardine Street • Reading, PA 19607
Dr. Frank A. Franco Library at Alvernia College
610-796-3000
A private, non-profit organization affiliated with Alvernia College, the Italian-American Cultural Center of Pennsylvania serves the residents of Reading and Berks County through the sponsorship of educational programs that promote the Italian-American cultural heritage. The Italian-American Cultural Center of Pennsylvania features a library filled with books, periodicals and audiovisual material relating to Italian and Italian-American heritage and a photographic and archival collection of the history of Italian Americans in Reading and Berks County. Italian language classes are offered in the spring and fall. more... mapReading Public Library
100 South Fifth Street • Reading, PA 19602
610-655-6350
This full service library provides the community with a variety of information and resources plus offers programs for both adults and children. more... map
Museums & Galleries
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine
5003-A Main Street • Birdsboro, PA 19508
Located on the Ridgewood Farm in Berks County
610-898-0659 or 610-489-1229
A national, non-profit organization, the American Museum of Veterinary Medicine is situated on a site that contains a renovated historic circa 1740 farmhouse with a circa 1811 high-style Federal wing, a rare 19th-century double bank barn and other structures. Those interested in veterinary history can see more than 150 years of medicine, instruments, equipment, text books and literature at the American Museum of Veterinary Medicine. more...Central Pennsylvania African-American Museum, The
119 North 10th Street • Reading, PA 19601
Old Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
610-371-8713
Housed in the oldest African American-owned church building in Reading and Berks County, a registered landmark and a stop on the Underground Railroad, the Central Pennsylvania African-American Museum establishes, preserves, and maintains a collection of objects, artifacts, papers, books, photographs, and more that document the history and culture of African Americans in the New World, with an emphasis on local and regional African American history and culture. more... mapMid Atlantic Air Museum
11 Museum Drive • Reading, PA 19605
610-372-7333
Award-winning warbirds, classic airliners, and rare and unusual military and civilian aircraft and historical exhibits are showcased at this unique museum that is a major Reading tourist attraction. more... mapReading Public Museum
500 Museum Road • Reading, PA 19611
610-371-5850
Supported in part by grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, this museum offers an array of mixed media work on a variety of arts, science, and civilization. more... mapReading Railroad Museum
Wall and Canal Streets • Leesport, PA 19533
610-921-2779
Artifacts and memorabilia related to the rich history of a pioneering railroad are displayed at this museum that is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of one of America's greatest transportation institutions. more... mapReading Society of Model Engineers, The
P.O. Box 13011 • Reading, PA 19611
Located at Iron Horse Lane & Mt. Laurel Road
610-929-5444
Focusing on railroading and exhibits, this society museum is nestled on 25 acres and includes the 15 foot gauge Laurel Run Railroad, a large "O" scale model railroad, one inch and one and a half inch scale Live Steam railroads, and much more. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Carr's Park
200 Bethlehem Drive • Reading, PA 19543
Located in New Morgan
610-286-4040
The whole family will enjoy a day at this park that offers a miniature adventure golf course, a driving range, biking and skating trails, nature trails, and a picnic area. map
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