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5 of the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Berks County
With crisp air and changing leaves, there is no better place to be than Berks County in the fall. From mountain ridge views to family-friendly train rides, it’s hard to pick one place that captures the autumn colors and fall foliage. That’s why we’ve created this...
Farm Fresh in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
Fall in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region presents a great reason to become better acquainted or reacquainted with our local farmers markets. The stands are brimming with delicious, freshly-harvested goods. Lucky for us, Berks County offers several wonderful farmers...
Tour Local Breweries for September’s Craft Brewery Month
September is Craft Brewery Month in Pennsylvania. Our state may be well-known for its beer history and brewing, but we want visitors to discover the best places to drink great beer this month and all year long in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region! Whether you are...
10 September Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
10 September Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss Not only does September usher in a new season, but in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, the month welcomes activities and events you don’t want to miss. Our annual festivals, seasonal happenings, and changing landscape...
Berks County’s Dog Days of Summer
After a year and a half of quarantine, humans are not the only ones pawing at the chance for a summer to remember. Our dogs have kept us sane and loved through these stressful months, and it’s only right to treat them to some fun in the sun in the Pennsylvania...
Listen To Music All Summer Long in Berks County
Crank up the jams this summer in Berks County! The music always plays in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. There are many fun opportunities for music lovers this summer with a collection of concert series that are as hot as the weather. No matter what your style is,...
Cool Down in Berks County
Cool Off in a Cool Place Pennsylvania’s Americana region offers many great ways to cool off during the hot summer months. From water activities and sports to movie theatres and museums, there’s plenty to do for the whole family! Explore more ways to cool off this...
Great Places to Watch July Fireworks in Berks County, PA This Year
Fireworks are a summer tradition in the Pennsylvanian Americana Region. Most often illuminating the skies in honor of America's Independence Day, these illustrious and exhilarating displays have been etched into local memory for generations. This year, you and your...
Have a Little Festival Fun This Summer in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
Pennsylvania’s Americana Region’s summer of fun is here! Join us as we celebrate the diverse heritage and traditions of Berks County all season long. Learn about some of our favorite festivals right here!
Are We There Yet? Planning the Perfect Berks County Road Trip This Summer
After over a year of being stuck indoors, who can blame you for feeling the itch to get away this summer? Even if you’re not up for a European excursion or an expensive Caribbean getaway, there is still one tried and true method of having a little fun in the sun: the...
The Colebrookdale Railroad: Scenic Expeditions into PA’s Secret Valley
All aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad for a unique adventure into Pennsylvania Americana Region’s Secret Valley! Located in Boyertown, the train connects visitors to the one-of-a-kind history, geology, heritage, nature, and splendor of one of the most unique and unspoiled valleys in the United States. The incredible land of the Secret Valley is a natural recreation and heritage area currently in development by the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust. Interested?
America’s Pastime is Alive and Well in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region!
For over 150 years, the great sport of baseball has brought families, friends, and strangers together in harmony. The spring season is synonymous with baseball, and in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, we’re proud to say that our history with America’s favorite pastime is as rich and vibrant.
Berks County on Screen: NBC’s Debris Highlights Fleetwood, PA
Have you seen NBC’s new sci-fi show, Debris? In this new hit show, two federal agents with very different mindsets team up to investigate wreckage that falls from an alien spacecraft into towns across America. The Debris seems to have physical and mental effects on each town’s residents.
Five Berks County Festivals To Attend This Year
Although the ongoing global pandemic has put a bit of a strain on our usual community operations over the last year, we’re still determined to keep our local festivals alive and well, whether that means moving the event to a virtual setting, or incorporating social distancing protocols.
Happy Birthday John Updike! Famed Berks County Author Would’ve Turned Eighty-Nine This Month
When one thinks of the local Berks County, PA area, key concepts, like “small town,” “Americana,” and “middle-class” often spring to mind. Today, the Berks County area is known for heritage, quaintness, and simplicity.
Celebrate Love at these Five Romantic Spots in Berks County
Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love. It’s a day to celebrate love with your significant other and to show love to the local Berks County businesses by supporting them. This February, plan a romantic dinner or book a date night at one of the local spots listed below.
What’s a Fasnacht and Where Can I Get One?
If this is a question you’ve been asking yourself recently, you’re not alone! Residents of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region can tell you, these little puffs of pillowy goodness are a pivotal part of an important tradition that takes place each and every year. To learn more about the fasnacht, and the traditional celebration of Fasnacht Day, courtesy of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, read on!
Do the Outdoors Differently: Part Two
If you’re experiencing a little cabin fever and just want to experience nature this winter, bundle up and head outdoors in the beautiful Pennsylvania’s Americana Region! There is so much to do and see here!
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