Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reading, PA

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Reading, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts Centers, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Gring's Mill Rec Area to Carsonia Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reading and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ephrata, Lititz, Pottstown and Intercourse.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Reading, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts Centers, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Gring's Mill Rec Area to Carsonia Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reading and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ephrata, Lititz, Pottstown and Intercourse.
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46.5 Miles
85% 34 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801 MoreLess Info
The Dupont Environmental Education Center is located in the Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge and is open year-round for nature enthusiasts. Providing exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, the center also includes indoor and outdoor exhibits on nature and history.
46.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
National & State Parks Kells Avenue, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
Situated in the heart of Newark, Kells Park has over 5 acres of mixed woodland and field, interspersed with playparks. It has a variety of sports fields for use by local teams as well as several kilometers of hiking trails.
46.8 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bowling 1001 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
One of a chain of bowling alleys with three locations, ABC Lanes East features tournament bowling, special events, and bumper bowling for kids. In the evenings, they have cosmic bowling, with music and laser lights.
46.9 Miles
95% 370 votes
Colleges & Universities 34th and Walnut sts. and surrounding neighborhood, Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
An Ivy League school, the University of Pennsylvania treats its students and visitors to a beautiful campus, variety of food, and many shops to choose from. Take a campus tour for a close-up look of the campus architecture and a sneak peek at student accomplishments.
46.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Newark, DE 19711 MoreLess Info
The James F Hall Trail is a paved trail that can be used for bicycling, inline skating, running, and strolling. The trail has multiple playgrounds and picnic areas to the side of it.
46.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Race Tracks 22 Hoover Court, Elkton, MD 21921 MoreLess Info
With On Track Racing Experience, visitors can take a stock car around a race track for 10 laps. The race track is 1/2 a mile long and was made with asphalt.
47.0 Miles
95% 4607 votes
Art Museum 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
47.1 Miles
81% 16 votes
Colleges & Universities 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 MoreLess Info
A campus that is one with its culture, Drexel University has 3 campuses that are spread out among the city of Philadelphia. Tours are offered almost every day to showcase the history of the college, the success, and the designs of several prominent architects.
47.2 Miles
77% 90 votes
Malls Interstate-95, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
At the Delaware Welcome Center Travel Plaza the traveler can find dishes from the international cuisine and the most popular fast-food restaurants, tax-free shops and gift shops. Information can be received at the information center.
47.2 Miles
94% 3644 votes
Historic Prisons 2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 MoreLess Info
When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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