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First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
If you’re lucky enough to live in Berks County, then you already know that the area is one of the most beautiful and culturally dense places around. Enjoying your hometown is more about finding the hidden gems than hitting up the biggest destinations. But what if...
How to Stay Cool This Summer
Photo credit: @bear_creek When the first warm days of the season begin to arrive, everyone is always overjoyed! After a long, bleak winter closed up in the house, it’s good to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine you’ve been missing. By the time...
5 Things to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
Photo credit: @generericcruz The days are longer, temperatures are rising, and covers are coming off pools and grills everywhere. Summer is here! The warm weather offers ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoor activities, attractions, and events that make summer in...
Adventure With Your Dog in Berks County
Photo credit: @louie_thesheepadoo While your dog probably sticks close to you all year around, there’s nothing quite like being in the warm outdoors with your happy canine. After being cooped up together for the cold months, it probably feels like the right time to...
Pennsylvania Americana Region’s Festival Guide
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes an array of fun festivals! These events celebrate everything from WWII history to local our PA Dutch culture to favorite foods, music and art. You’ll find a Berks County festival to fit almost every possible interest....
2022 Summer Camps in Berks
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it’s finally warm enough to go outside without a coat on. Winter is officially over, and summer will be here before you know it. When classes are finally over, what will your kids be doing all summer? Whether you work full time or you’re a stay-at-home parent, summer camps are a great way to occupy your kids from June to September. They can get outdoors, learn new things, make new friends, and have wonderful experiences they wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else.
Where To Brunch in Berks County
Nothing strengthens and renews the bond between friends and family like meeting for brunch. Whether catching up over mimosas or enjoying hearty avocado toast, it is an opportunity to connect especially after time spent apart. Two important components for the perfect...
Celebrating The Women of Berks County
We are honored to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing some of the most influential women who called Berks County home. To usher in March for 2022, the Berks History Center will host the Second Saturday Program - First Females in Berks County: Past and...
Celebrate Irish Heritage This March!
Photo Credit: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Michelle DiNicola You may not find a pot a gold at the end of the rainbow, but you will find lots of ways to honor Irish heritage in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Many area residents share ties to Irish culture and...
Campus Guide For Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
With spring right around the corner, now is the time for prospective students to schedule their campus tours and find the right college fit. Pennsylvania’s Americana Region offers a wide range of excellent higher education institutions to choose from, and each campus...
Explore Public Arts & the Local Mural Trail
As the winter rages on across Pennsylvania’s Americana region, you can still find inspiring and passionately-made artwork that’s accessible to the public and perfect for the whole family to explore outdoors. Add some color to your day by spotting all of the delightful...
5 Famous Authors, Poets, & Artists From Berks County
The art scene in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region is one of the most important and celebrated endeavors that makes the area a culturally rich and diverse place to live and visit. From visual artists to fiction writers to musicians and more, artists from the area...
Cure Cabin Fever with These Outdoor Winter Activities
With the excitement of the holidays behind us, it's time to acknowledge that winter’s fun and cozy days are beginning to feel cold, dark and dreary. Before cabin fever sets in, explore Pennsylvania’s Americana Region's many outdoor activities. You’ll find there are...
Make Spirits Bright with a Tour of Local Lights: Berks County, PA
It’s that time of year again - when residents of Berks County, PA take these last days before Christmas to take in the festive delights. Some families head to the local Main Streets to enjoy the window dressings and look for unique and last-minute gifts. Others attend...
Give the Gift of Local Experiences this Holiday Season
Winter cheer this time of year brings friends and loved ones together. If you’re still shopping for folks on your gift list, time is of the essence. Forgo supporting big-box retailers and the holiday shipping delays, and head to local businesses instead. Many local...
Shop Local For Your Holiday Meals
As the crisp autumn air gives way to winter’s chill, there’s no denying the arrival of the holiday season. It’s time to turn our attention to Christmas and New Years festivities. In addition to decorations and gifts, many of us are prepping for seasonal parties and...
7 Upcoming Live Performances You Won’t Want to Miss
The holidays are here! For those struggling to find their holiday spirit, our local theatres and entertainment venues offer musical performances, ballets, and comedy acts that are filled with seasonal cheer. Take a closer look at some of the upcoming events in...
Do the Outdoors Differently: Part 3
As we enjoy the fall and prepare for the winter, you may be getting a little bored of the standard options for outdoor fun in the colder months. Variety is important, after all, and you can only go to so many pumpkin patches before you start looking for something new....
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