Cooped Up All Winter? Time to Get Curious!

Don't miss a minute of our transformation. Spring sweeps over Reading and Berks County with bright colors, fresh smells, and sights and sounds that tell us winter is behind us. As we shed cold weather layers, warming temperatures, greening landscapes, and lingering sunsets lure us outside to enjoy the outdoor activities we so missed. Hiking, biking, street fairs, baseball games, kayaking… There’s so much to do in our beautiful region. Get Curious in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region.

Woman at WWII Weekend — @WWII-weekendmaam

Hikers at top of Hawk Mountain — @citycutbarbershop

10 WONDERFUN TO-DOS!

They say curiosity killed the cat. Nope it was boredom. We promise you won't get bored, because we are sharing the top ten things to do in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. In our crazy, cool country we have lots of unique wonderfun adventures. You can have wonderfun all year long in our region. Get Curious, Stay Curious...check our events calendar often.

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Children and adults getting ready to go mountain biking — Photo courtesy of BAMBA

Short Ride, Epic Fun!

Is outdoors the place you want to be? Then Pennsylvania's Americana Region is the perfect place for your adventures. Take to the trails and roadways of Berks County for bicycling fun. Our world-class mountain biking trails are fastidiously maintained as they continue to grow in miles and you in experience. For road trips, enjoy scenic excursions, uphill challenges, and fast-paced rides on the region's blacktops, gravel trails and along winding country roads. Hike our trails to the witches hat or the top of Hawk Mountain. Whether you take to the serene paths of Blue Marsh or trek to the heights of the Pinnacle, you're sure to find a pace that suits you. As for fun in the water, it might be too cold for a swim, but it's the perfect temperature for fly fishing and kayaking fun. The experiences you crave are closer than you think in Pennsylvania's Americana Region.

Speaking of rides, don't forget to venture onto one of our local trains. Breath in the fresh air as you ride or cycle the rails.

Take a few photos and tag us! #VisitPaAmericana, #BerksCounty

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Mindi Abair and Peter White at Berks Jazz Fest — Photo courtesy of Berks JazzFest

Does Music Make You Perk Up...Curious?

We love Spring in Reading and Berks County. It is music to our ears - literally. It starts off with the biggest names and brightest up-and-comers in jazz, blues, gospel, and pop come together for the Berks Jazz Fest. A ten-day celebration of the music that’s deep in our American roots, featuring both ticketed and free concerts. If you’re a music lover, it’s a can’t-miss.

Wait There's More. Outdoor Festivals and Music.

But don’t get it all out of your system at once! Be sure to plan ahead for our other great festivals throughout the year, like the Kutztown Folk Festival, Art on the Avenue, and World War II Weekend. They all have music and they all offer different soundtracks of experiences. Check out our brew pubs and restaurants for music too! Visit our calendar of events to see it all and plan a season of excitement.

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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!

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