Hopewell Lake at French Creek State Park

Hopewell Furnace [Right] -- National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of rural American 19th-century iron plantation.   Established in 1771; it is surrounded by French Creek State Park which preserves the lands the furnace utilized for its natural resources.  Activites and programs offered throughout the summer demonstrate iron making techuniques, blacksmithing, charcoal making, baking, farming, spinning, weaving and other historic trades.   


Hopewell Furnace: 610.582.8773     www.nps.gov/hofu

Berks County Wine Trail -- Award-winning wine region is home to 9 family-owned wineries. 
www.berkscountywinetrail.com

Reading Public Museum -- Enjoy art, science & civilization collections in permanent galleries & changing exhibits.    610.371.5850
www.readingpublicmuseum.org

Crystal Cave -- Most popular natural attraction in Pennsylvania.   610.683.6765
www.crystalcave.com

Hex Barn Tours -- Hundred year old German bank barns decorated with folk art designs [hex signs]
800.443.6610    www.readingberkspa.com

Kutztown Folk Festival -- Folk-life festival attracts more than 120,000 to see quilts & living history. 888.674.6136   www.kutztownfestival.com

Chili Pepper Festival -- Enter the National Jalapeno Eating Contest or enjoy chili pepper foods & crafts.  610.944.8417   www.pepperfestival.com

Antiques -- Held April, June & September.  Renninger's Antiques attracts more than 1,200 dealers
877.385.0104           www.renningers.com

Koziar's Christmas Village -- More than one half a million lights!   610.488.1110 www.koziarschristmasvillage.com

Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area -- Various activities
484.945.0200   www.schuylkillriver.org

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary -- over 20,000 migrating hawks, eagles & falcons pas this scenic vista in the fall.  610.756.6961  www.hawkmountain.org

Maple Grove Raceway -- Home of NHRA national drag racing.  610856.7200
www.maplegroveraceway.com

more local links -- Greater Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania...