- Our list of the best things to do in Reading, Pennsylvania, features the top 110 nearby activities — including 36 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Reading, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Reading, PA , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lititz, Pottstown, Ephrata, Kutztown, Bird in Hand, Intercourse, Macungie, Phoenixville, Ronks, Adamstown, Downingtown, Lancaster, Fort Madison, Wellsboro, Exton, Collegeville and Farmington
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37.8 Miles
Rainbow's End, located in a brick building with large windows, is a vintage candy store and homemade ice cream store. The business is particularly known for its chocolate candy and licorice, along with good customer service.
37.8 Miles
When the Mauch Chunk Opera House originally was built in 1881, the Addison Hutton designed building featured a first floor open-air farmer's market, and a second story concert hall. Visitors can see many performances in the building, and its acoustics are still considered outstanding.
37.8 Miles
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187 Police Academy Drive, Hershey, PA
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The Pennsylvania State Police Museum is a small museum and gift shop that features information and artifacts on the history of the state police system since 1905. The museums tours are both entertaining and informative.
37.8 Miles
Providing a natural botanical haven for families, children and adults interested in nature, horticulture and history, Tyler Arboretum, is a cultural and community gem. Included on its 650-acres are 17 miles of hiking trails, rare plant and tree species, historic buildings and more.
37.9 Miles
Known as the inspiration for Walt Disney's 'Haunted Mansion' ride, visitors can explore an old Victorian mansion at The Harry Packer Mansion Tours. The mansion is filled with artifacts form the era; including furniture, artwork, and fireplaces.
38.1 Miles
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40 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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At Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, visitors can go on a self-guided tour of a museum to learn about the region's history. The museum has exhibits like a model train display, WWII history, and Hershey chocolate.
38.2 Miles
Milton Hershey employed nearly 600 workers during the Great Depression, and one of the buildings they created was the Hershey Theater. The theater containing four different types of marble, bas-relief ceilings, and gold arched ceilings fashioned after St. Mark's Cathedral is used for Broadway shows, concerts, a…
38.3 Miles
The Cocoaplex Cinema is a move theater that offers its visitors the opportunity to view all the latest film releases. The theater offers a number of concessions, including food options like hot dogs, as well as coffee and soda.
38.4 Miles
Milton S. Hershey originally founded Hershey Park in 1905 as a place for his employees to have picnics, and soon started adding thrill rides. The park is open to the public and has 68 rides, including 11 roller coasters.
38.4 Miles
63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
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The Hershey Story contains 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that tells the rags to riches story of Milton Hershey and how he gave back gave to the community. At the building, children can participate in a 45-minute chocolate lab; meanwhile, everyone can eat at the cafe, and shop.