Enter custom title (optional)
This topic is locked
Last reply was
1.7k

Hello
I will be visiting friends in Reading, Pennsylvania in June. Last time I stayed with them, we went to Washington DC and toured the White House and saw all the sights there, went to Philly, drove around Lancaster county and did some local stuff. They've asked me what I would like to see and do while I'm with them this time. I have no idea of what is around.
I would welcome any suggestions.

Thanks

Report
1

Do you like roller coasters? Some of the best wooden ones in the world are at little known Knoebels Grove. Even if you don't it is a great way to spend the day. Knoebels Grove

Report
2

Do you like famous architecture? You could visit Frank Lloyd Wright's outstanding <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.wpconline.org/fw-tour-types.asp">Fallingwater</a> House at Bear Run. Or do some walks in the Poconos or Delaware Water Gap. Then there is Gettysburg, but it is really low key.

Report
3

How about a day trip to Gettysburg (if you are interested in the Civil War) or Rafting on the Lehigh River.

Report
4

Crystal Cave in Kutztown is interesting too

Report
5

Here is an entire list
1. Hawk Mountain Sactuary
2. Crystal Cave
3. Roadside America
4. Daniel Boone Homestead
5. Indian Echo Caverns
6. Gettysburg
6. Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore
7. Lost River Caverns
8. Longwood Gardens
9. insecturium in Philly
10. Eastern State Penitentiary-this is one that I really want to check out-haven't been yet
11. Stuff in Lancaster you might not have done already like take a buggy ride or go to a working farm
12. Valley Forge
13. Washington Crossing
14. Susquehanna River Boat
15. claws and paws wild animal park

Report
6

Theres another FLW house called Kentuck Knob nearby.

While in Reading dod you go to the Pagoda? Great views.

Ed

Report
7

Thank you all for your suggestions. Ed, I'm sure that we did go to the Pagoda. I remember some great views.

Report
8

Longwood Gardens at Kennett Square (almost to the Delaware border) could indeed be a good day trip. It was developed by Pierre Samuel DuPont, who was largely responsible for creating the DuPont company and General Motors. He spent lavishly on his garden and left a very generous endowment.

Report
Pro tip
Lonely Planet
trusted partner