Make This Summer Epic!

Remember counting the days till summer break began? Expectations were high around what the next few months would bring. Pennsylvania's Americana Region wants every summer to be memorable no matter what your age, filled with new experiences and epic times. That's because we're your curiosity experts, ready to acquaint you with amazing ways to spend days in Reading and Berks County all season long. Count on us for great information about all things summer - events, outdoor fun, ways to stay cool, concerts, and festivals. GET CURIOUS about the fantastic happenings in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. Make this summer epic!

Person singing on stage with engaged crowd at GoggleWorks
Spend an evening at GoggleWorks Open Mic Night

Yellow vintage VW station wagon at Maple Grove Raceway
Photo courtesy of Don Carrick, June Bugs, Maple Grove Raceway

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 In our crazy, cool county. Get Curious, Stay Curious...check our events calendar often.

See Our Top 10 Things to Do!

BAMBA members on a local bike trail
Photo courtesy of Berks Area Mountain Biking Association

Paddleboarding fun at Blue Marsh Lake
Photo courtesy of @aquaompaddle

We don't mean to brag, but...

you can't beat Pennsylvania's Americana Region for outdoor recreation. Adventure travelers love our 200+ miles of biking* and hiking trails that provide experiences for all skill levels. As for road trips, enjoy slow scenic excursions, uphill challenges, and fast-paced rides on the blacktops of Berks County. If your idea of summer fun means getting your toes wet, local waterways won't disappoint. You'll find places to boat (kayak, canoe, motor), paddleboard, swim, and fish. Rounding out our outdoor resources are golf and disc golf courses, a water slide, and a rock climbing quarry. For the ultimate outdoor getaway, spend the night at one of our campgrounds, and relax under the stars after a day full of adventure.

*Greater Reading Trail System (GRTS) earned International Mountain Biking Association’s Bronze Level Ride Center designation, making the GRTS one of only 40 Ride Centers worldwide.

Stay Local

Discover all there is to do in Pennsylvania's Americana Region when you stay at one of our local hotels. Our hotels offer accommodations to fit every budget, many located within short walking or driving distance of popular area attractions. Plan a stay in Reading and Berks County around an event, or come for our wonderful hiking, biking, and fishing trails. You'll fall in love with our beautiful and convenient location. Get Curious! about all we offer and visit soon.