There's something about fall in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

The new season welcomes all the cool weather activities you like best like apple-picking, corn mazes, hay rides, and night hikes with flashlights. All across Berks County, you'll find us celebrating the harvest, our heritage, the arts, and so more at some of our favorite annual festivals. But maybe the best thing about fall in Reading and Berks County is our breathtaking scenery, a colorful backdrop for all the adventures our region offers. Get curious about fall in Pennsylvania's Americana Region.

A young woman strikes a pose at HMS with colorful fall scenery behind her Courtesy of @runamok_p.falco

Fun at Mast Farms
Courtesy of @abbyfullerr

10 WONDERFUN TO-DOS!

They say curiosity killed the cat. Nope, it was boredom. We promise you won't get bored when visiting Berks County. Just add some of our Top Ten Things to Do in Pennsylvania's Americana Region to your itinerary. There are lots of ways to have wonderfun adventures across the region. Get Curious, Stay Curious... and check our events calendar often.

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GoggleWorks Pumpkin Palooza
Courtesy of GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Two men enjoying a beer at Oktoberfest
Courtesy of Don Carrick

Cooler Air, Cooler Festivals

There’s no slowing down this fall in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Our amazing assortment of arts, festivals, and historic happenings offer non-stop entertainment across Berks County. Some of September’s offerings include the Chile Pepper Food Festival, Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, West Reading Fall Fest, Oley Valley Community Fair, Berks Fiddle Fest, and the ever-popular Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest. As baseball season winds down, you can Ride for the River or take a fall-themed train ride with one of our local railroads. It’s also a great time to check out new exhibits and events at local museums, art centers, and historic sites. Love searching for treasures? You’ll find our events calendar filled with activities like antique extravaganzas, crafts shows, and art exhibits. Great stuff really does happen here!

Hikers from the Philadelphia Trail Club gather for a hike in the fall foliage.
Courtesy of @philadelphiatrailclub

Biking in the Oley Valley
Courtesy of Bob McClennan

Adventure is Calling

If your looking for optimum conditions for outdoor fun and unbeatable locations for adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Pennsylvania’s Americana Region delivers the basics and more. Dayhike on the Appalachian Trail or trek to the lookouts of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary – one of the best places in North America to watch the annual fall raptor migration. If you’re traveling with your dog, the trails at Blue Marsh, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, and Nolde Forest are pet-friendly. Cyclists, take a spin on our internationally ranked mountain biking trails or enjoy the scenery our picturesque country roads offer. Keep an eye out for the covered bridges and colorful hex signs you’re bound to see on your travels. Weather permitting, canoe, kayak, and fish to your heart’s content on local waterways. Try disc golf and geocaching at French Creek State Park, or kick back and watch the wildlife. When the day is done, keep the adventure going and sleep under the stars (or in a cabin) at a local park or campground.

A burger is being served at the bar at saucony creek brewing with a side of fries in the background
Courtesy of Sarah Lucas

Small groups of people gather around fire pits for dining and fun at Chatty Monks on a winter's night.
Courtesy of @BerksCountyViews

Tasty Times

It’s a tasty time to visit Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Be sure to stop at farmers’ markets and roadside stands while you’re in the area. Stock up on harvest-fresh fruits and vegetables, seasonal flowers, and pumpkins. Look for homemade whoopie pies, chow-chow, and everyone’s favorite, pretzels. The cooler temperatures find our restaurants offering heartier PA Dutch fare along with their everyday favorites. The Berks County Wine Trail’s many sampling events include happy hours, food and wine pairings, music, and fall-themed tastings. Beer lovers, follow our new BrewHaHa Trail to area breweries and brew pubs.