Category: Group Friendly Attractions

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum & PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Dec. 27, 2017

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum By Bryan Hay In “Life’s Railway to Heaven,” Johnny Cash sings, “Heed the curves and watch the tunnels, never falter, never fail, keep your hand upon the throttle, and your eye upon the rail.” It’s a relevant creed for the generations of people from Pennsylvania’s…

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Friday the Thirteenth in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Oct. 13, 2017

No need to fear Friday the 13th in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. In fact you're in luck if you're venturing our way today because it's the start of a weekend full of fun. Some of the activities might be a little on the scary side, but all in all, be prepared for great entertainment Friday through…

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October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 28, 2017

Hold onto your hats! This weekend, October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region amid a flurry of activities. The next few days and nights are busy indeed. They're packed with heritage, culture, tradition, and fun. The best part is no one has been left out of the fun and festivities. The weekend…

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Reading Liederkranz in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 26, 2017

By Bryan Hay Gemütlichkeit doesn’t translate well into English, but you’ll find its meaning in abundance at the Reading Liederkranz. Since 1885, when a group of men gathered for a birthday party, to sing German songs and reconnect to their native Germany, the Reading Liederkranz has been doling out…

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Celebrate Labor Day in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Aug. 31, 2017

When I was a little, Labor Day was the one holiday I truly dreaded. It signified the end of my beloved summer vacation and the beginning of a long, long school year. Boy have times changed! Today, not only do I welcome Labor Day, I can't wait to enjoy all of the incredible fall activities that…

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What's New? The Carousel at Pottstown

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 17, 2017

Old-fashioned fun at old-fashioned pricing is often hard to find. The Carousel at Pottstown offers visitors both, with $2.00 rides on a beautifully restored merry-go-round, plus an arcade and an 1865 horse-drawn, trolley snack bar. The newes t attraction in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region is actually…

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