- 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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Iconic glam rockers behind “The Ballad of Jayne,” “Kiss My Love Goodbye,” and “It’s Over Now” reunite with founding guitarist Tracii Guns
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3614 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
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A free tour of the Intercourse Pretzel Factory allows visitors to witness the pretzel baking process. One of only six facilities that still hand-twist their pretzels, visitors will receive a hands-on demonstration of the technique.
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An ice rink, Power Play Rinks at Exton hosts a variety of both youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility also offers open skating, figure skating lessons, camps and clinics, and hockey lessons.
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3510 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
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The People's Place Quilt Museum offers a history of Amish quilt-making practices through changing exhibits that also showcase contemporary artists and quilt makers.
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The Quilt Museum of Intercourse, PA sells hand-crafted quilts and home goods. The museums local Amish and Mennonite artisans create thousands of items that combine function with beauty.
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Named for industrialist Frederic Kalmbach Sr., Kalmbach Park was established by a donation from Kalmbach of his home and the surrounding property. It has walking trails, a restored 1850s barn and an open field as well as educational programs.
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Take a stroll through Dowlin Forge Park for a relaxing day. Enjoy the scenic views and calming sounds of the stream. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables at one of two pavilions, which overlook a pond.
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Open from sunrise to sunset, the Kalmbach Memorial Park is a beautiful site in Macungie. The park features a colorful array of plant life, as well as meandering walking trails and a charming resorted 1850's barn.
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3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
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Occupying the second level of the Lancaster Beer & Wine Company, Rumspringa Brewing Company is the area's first nano-brewery, and offers a selection of craft-brewed beer varieties.
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The Pennsylvania Quilt & Textile Museum is an art museum featuring a large collection of brightly-colored quilts. The museum offers a unique insight into Amish society - with many quilts created by Amish women between the 1870s and the 1940s.
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The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery was the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. The company was founded in 1861, and still makes pretzels, which visitors can learn to make on a tour of the company's factory.