Your Guide to Gift-Giving in Berks County

Holiday shopping can be quite a stressful task, but fear not, we're here to help! No more scratching your head, wondering what to get everyone on your list this year. We have compiled a complete list of holiday gift ideas and experiences in Berks County just for you. Give the gift of an experience…

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Shop Local for Your Festive Feasts

So, your family has nominated you to cook this year's holiday dinner? Or, maybe you volunteered... like me! If you're hoping to buy the best fresh ingredients or need help with dessert, a side, or the whole dinner (we won't tell), no worries. Berks County has some of the best farmers markets and…

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Get Acquainted with Berks County's BrewHaHa Trail

Follow the BrewHaHa Trail and get to know Berks County's craft beer brewers. Whether you’re Berks County born and bred, a new transplant, or here for a visit, the BrewHaHa Trail offers a fun way to get acquainted or reacquainted with the area. Our brew trail is a free mobile passport that directs…

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Upcoming Holiday Events This November!

Photo Credit: @koziarschristmasvillage It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Pennsylvania’s Americana region! November marks the start of many holiday activities and attractions including themed train rides, Christmas light displays, and more! Whether you’re looking for somewhere to take your…

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Where To Brunch in Berks County

@brittaroundtown Nothing strengthens and renews the bond between friends and family like meeting for brunch. Whether catching up over mimosas or enjoying hearty avocado toast, it is an opportunity to connect especially after time spent apart. Two important components for the perfect brunch are…

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Tour Local Breweries for September’s Craft Brewery Month

Photo credit: @brokenchairbrewery September is Craft Brewery Month in Pennsylvania. Our state may be well-known for its beer history and brewing, but we want visitors to discover the best places to drink great beer this month and all year long in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region! Whether you are…

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Outdoor Dining in Berks County

Photo courtesy of Chatty Monks As restaurants were mandated to temporarily stop dine-in services and offer curbside pickup and delivery options only due to COVID-19, if you’re like most, you’re surely missing your favorite dining spots in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region by now! We’re happy to…

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Hamburg, PA Taste of Hamburg-er Festival

Cindy Ross Microscopic molecules of scent — grilled meat and smoky flavor — travel the air across city blocks, enter my olfactory nerves, and make me hustle. My mouth waters as if Pavlov were ringing a bell in a conditioned dog’s ear. If I wasn’t hungry before, I am now, for I am entering an entire…

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Visit Saucony Creek Brewery this weekend

As more local breweries bubble up in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region and beyond, I continue to admire how many of them re-purpose historic or outdated buildings for their fermentation tanks, pubs and serving areas like Saucony Creek Brewery. Saucony Creek, a brewery and gastro pub just southwest of…

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