Cozy and warm is overrated

Cozy and warm has its place — especially after a great day out in Reading & Berks County. Here, every stop has a story, and there’s always something new to experience. From indoor attractions to outdoor adventures, our vibrant region offers a wide range of things to do that turn everyday moments into memorable ones

Get out, and experience the stories waiting to be discovered.
 

Find Things to Do, Year-Round!

Explore the Top 10 Things to Do in Reading & Berks County, where history, culture, food, and outdoor experiences come together in meaningful ways. From iconic attractions to hidden gems, there’s always something worth experiencing — no matter the season.

See Our Top 10 Things to Do!

Child cheering at the royals hockey game

A group of mountain bikers brave the snow to take in the views from a lookout on Neversink Mountain.

Brr... breathtaking fun!

No doubt about it, one of the best ways to experience Reading & Berks County is outside - even in the winter. Beautiful rolling hills, valleys, and waterways set the stage for outstanding year-round adventures like biking, and hiking. When it snows, head to our parks to cross-country ski and snowshoe, or to nearby resorts for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow-tubing fun. Following a day of outdoor fun, there's no better place to warm-up and share your adventure stories than our eateriespubs, and wine bars. Colder weather means cooler experiences in Berks County.

Girl & Glassblower at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

IX Art Show

So much to do, so little time

Love the arts? You'll feel right at home in Reading & Berks County. Experience our galleries, art centers, museums, and fabulous public art displays. Enjoy a wonderful array of concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical productions. Take a class at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, or relax to the traditional sounds of our 150-year-old Reading Symphony Orchestra. Before you know it, the soulful melodies of our annual Berks Jazz Fest will signify that winter is over, and spring is on the way. 

Friends enjoying wine and spirits around the fire at Folino's.

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

Fresh & Delicious 

Farm fresh foods, PA Dutch favorites, local brews and wines; experience Reading & Berks County's many outstanding places to dine, interesting foods to sample, and tasty treats to take home. Discover diverse and complicated cuisines, as well as traditional PA Dutch fare at our local restaurants and pubs. Sample and savour the culinary marvels available at our farmers marketsbreweries, and vineyards. Fresh and delicious stories are serious business in Reading & Berks County.

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