Let's Go Local
Looking for an easy winter getaway? Take a quick drive to Pennsylvania's Americana Region for indoor and outdoor activities all season long. Our suggestions for things to do in Reading & Berks County provide the perfect starting point for a memorable winter getaway. Try one of our ideas, or enjoy them all. Warm and cozy is overrated. Get curious about cold-weather fun in Pennsylvania's Americana Region.
Fresh & Delicious | See Your Breath & Catch It | So Much to Do, So Little Time
See Your Breath & Catch It
One of the best ways to spend time in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region is outside! Our beautiful landscapes set the stage for year-round adventures like biking, hiking, and even fishing. When it snows, head to our parks to snowshoe and cross-country ski, or nearby Bear Mountain to ski, snowboard, and snow-tube. Of course, there’s more than one way to travel downhill. Don't let a little snow keep you from experiencing our world-class mountain biking trails. If time allows, bleed purple at an exciting Reading Royals ice hockey game. Cooler temperatures mean cooler fun in Berks County.
Fresh & Delicious
Farm fresh foods, local brews and wines, and wonderful eateries; Pennsylvania's Americana Region offers visitors outstanding places to dine, interesting foods to sample, and tasty treats to take home. Experience diverse and complicated cuisines, as well as traditional PA Dutch fare at restaurants and pubs. Sample and savor the culinary marvels available at our farmers’ markets, breweries, and vineyards. Fresh and delicious is serious business in Berks County.
So Much to Do, So Little Time
Winter is a great time to enjoy the arts in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. Visit local galleries, art centers, and museums, or sign up for a class or demonstration. Attend local theatre productions, catch a traveling Broadway show, or enjoy a concert by your favorite musician at the Santander Arena. As winter days grow longer, the soulful melodies of the annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest let’s us know spring is here. What will you make time to enjoy?
Stay Local
Many family vacations were canceled or postponed this year due to COVID-19, but you don’t have to travel far away to enjoy a restful break and make wonderful memories. Plan a “safecation” and stay at one of our welcoming local hotels. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Wyomissing and Reading offers complimentary breakfast and in-room conveniences, the Courtyard by Marriott Reading/Wyomissings conveniently located only walking distance away from West Reading restaurants, attractions and shops, and the Econo Lodge Northeast is close to Albright College and the Reading Regional Airport. Take a break and get away from the daily stresses of life and book a stay in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region!