Photo credit: @berkscountyviews While August is still full of summer warmth, plenty of sunshine, and relaxing longer days, the season is slowly approaching its end in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Whether you want to beat the heat with relaxing indoor fun or enjoy the weather and events…
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Photo credit: @mason_laz If you’re lucky enough to live in Berks County, then you already know that the area is one of the most beautiful and culturally dense places around. Enjoying your hometown is more about finding the hidden gems than hitting up the biggest destinations. But what if you’re…
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Photo credit: @bear_creek When the first warm days of the season begin to arrive, everyone is always overjoyed! After a long, bleak winter closed up in the house, it’s good to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine you’ve been missing. By the time mid-to-late June rolls around, though…
Read MoreAfter over a year of being stuck indoors, who can blame you for feeling the itch to get away this summer? Even if you’re not up for a European excursion or an expensive Caribbean getaway, there is still one tried and true method of having a little fun in the sun: the classic American Road Trip…
Read MorePennsylvania’s Americana Region attracts visitors from all over the country every year to explore our beautiful outdoor spaces, one-of-a-kind museums, and world famous festivals and celebrations. However, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic resulting in stay-in-shelter orders, travel to our region…
Read MoreThe summer months in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region are usually filled with a lively lineup of festivals and fairs where people gather to listen to music, mingle with others, and enjoy the delicious food they can only get this time of year. Unfortunately, this year many of our favorite summer…
Read MoreWith the recent release of Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana documentary, we began to think about other notable celebrities who once called Pennsylvania’s Americana Region “home.” From entertainers and artists to athletes and frontiersmen, Berks County has been the home to many big names over the years…
Read MorePennsylvania’s Americana Region may be known for its PA Dutch heritage and delicacies, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of Irish food choices in the area. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we compiled a list of traditional Irish and European fare that you can expect to find at…
Read MoreIt’s an exciting year for women everywhere because 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment – the amendment that gave American women the right to vote. To honor this momentous occasion, organizations across Pennsylvania’s Americana Region have joined forces to develop events around…
Read MoreMany people know Taylor Swift as a singer, songwriter, and actress. They associate her well-known name with the celebrity that she is today, but few people know details about her past as “Miss Americana.” The 2020 biographical documentary, “Miss Americana,” which was released on Netflix in January…
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