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The Big List of Things to Do in Hawk Mountian Council and the Surrounding Parts of Name Description County Type Address City ZIP Phone # Hours Cost Jan‐Mar Hours General: $10 62+: Museum specializing in the history of cars, trucks, Wed‐Sat 10‐4, Sun $8 motorcycles, and bikes in America. Features 12‐4 6‐16: $6 America on Wheels Museum Lehigh Museum 5 N Front St Allentown 18102 610‐432‐4200 historic and antique vehicles. Group tours and Apr‐Dec Hours 0‐5: Free 0‐ packages available. Tues‐Sat 10‐5, Sun 12s are free on 12‐5 weekends Museum preserving knives and arifacts used by May‐Nov 3562 Old 12+: $5 American Military Edged Weaponry Museum American servicemen throughout the nation's Lancaster Museum Intercourse 17534 717‐768‐7185 Mon‐Sat Pk 0‐12: $2.50 history. 10‐5 Varies based on Museum and tour company specializing in tour, but Cub‐aged preserving and educating Amish culture. Offers 2395 Covered Bridge All Week Amish Farm & House Lancaster Museum Lancaster 17602 717‐394‐6185 tickets range $16‐ tours of museum and guided bus tours of Drive 9AM‐6PM $20, while teens & surrounding area. adults $23‐$30

3000 acre park with 549 acre lake. Pohopoco Creek is available for fishing and is home to trout; Free Beltzville Lake is open for boating (rentals ‐ available) and is stocked with trout, bass, walleye, Carbon Outdoors 2950 Pohopoco Dr Lehighton 18235 610‐377‐0045 Dawn‐Dusk Fee for boat rental. muskies, and perch. Swimming beach available in Fee for pavillion summer, no lifeguard on duty. Picnic areas reservations. available; 15 miles of hiking , 2.5 miles of mtn bikes. Education programs available Mar‐Oct. Musuem exploring Franklin's life and character. Features artifacts from Franklin's life and times as 17+: $5 Benjamin Franklin Museum Philadelphia Museum 143 S 3rd St Philadelphia 19106 215‐965‐2305 9AM‐5PM well as animations and exhibits. Part of Franklin 4‐16: $2 Court. Operated by the Historical Society of Berks County. 65+: $5 12 galleries and exhibits that showcase the Tues‐Fri: 10‐3 Berks History Center Berks Museum 940 Centre Ave Reading 19601 610‐375‐4375 18‐64: $7 heritage of Berks County. Guided tours available Sat: 9‐3 4‐17: $4 for extra fee.

Berks Lanes Bowling alley Berks Indoor Fun 3190 Shillington Rd Sinking Spring 19608 610‐678‐8044 Variable Variable by activity

Non‐profit group focused on conserving natural habitats and the environment in Berks County and 575 St Bernardine Office: M‐F 8‐4 Berks Nature & The Nature Place Berks Attraction Reading 19607 610‐372‐4992 Variable expanding protected areas. Offers Scouting Street Lobby: T‐Sat 10‐3 programs and field trips. Lehigh University 150 Bethlehem Steel AC Minor League Soccer; Lehigh Sports Bethlehem 18015 484‐403‐0500 Variable $15‐$25 Goodman Dr 6100 acre project w/ 1150 acre lake; day use area incl. swim beach, bath house, food concession, No fee other than Blue Marsh National Recreation Area picnic areas, volleyball courts, rental pavillions, Berks Outdoors 1268 Pallisades Dr Leesport 19533 610‐376‐6337 8AM to Dusk pavillion rentals visitor center, boat launches, 30 mile hiking/biking , three interpretive trails (1 is ADA accessible)

$10/child for "open" Large, indoor inflated bounce houses and events; Group rates BounceU Allentown Lehigh Attraction 3241 Hamilton Blvd Allentown 18104 610‐841‐7088 obstacles. Parental waivers and socks required. available for Scouts with $75 deposit Museum dedicated to preservation of & education about local automotive history, highlighting equipment/vehicles made in PA. Also preserves a 60+: $7 9:30AM‐4PM, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 1921 Sunoco gas station, the 1938 Fegely's Berks Museum 85 S Walnut St Boyertown 19512 610‐367‐2090 16‐59: $7 7 days a week Reading Diner, a reconstructed blacksmith forge, 0‐14: Free and a belt‐driven machine shop. Diner occasionally opens at 1938 prices. Group rates available.

Privately owned park featuring hiking trails 0‐3: Free Closed Dec‐Mar; surrounding the Little Bushkill Creek and its eight 4‐10: $8.50 Hours varied by waterfalls. Other activities available as well at 11‐61: 14.50‐$16.50 day & season, Bushkill Falls additional cost. Group rates available for Scout Pike Outdoors 138 Buskill Falls Trail Bushkill 18324 570‐588‐6682 62+: $13.50‐$15.50 Opens at 9AM, groups: 10+ for group discount, groups of 25+ ‐ closes between 4‐ receive a free adult admission per 10 Scouts. $1 Group rates 7PM discount for Scouts on Bushkill Falls patches. available for 10+

Museum dedicated to canal transportation and the role canals played in the history of the area. Tues‐Sat: 10‐4 60+: $5 C. Howard Hiester Canal Center Partnered with Gruber Wagon Works. Group (15+) Berks Historic 1102 Red Bridge Rd Reading 19605 610‐374‐8839 Sun: 12‐5 19‐59: $4 rates available, as are joint ticket rates. Part of Closed Mon. 7‐18: $3 Berks County Heritage Center. 800 acre park offering fishing, children's playground, picnic tables & grills, rental pavillion, Central Perkiomen Valley Park Montgomery Outdoors 1 Plank Road Schwenksville 19473 610‐287‐6970 6AM‐Sunset Free volleyball, horseshoes, and hiking trails along the May‐June: Saturdays 10‐5 Spring, Summer, Fall Events; including the Amazing July‐Aug: Maize Maze. Price varies based on season and deal May‐June: $11‐$29 Tues‐Fri 10‐5 Cherry Crest Adventure Farm package. Discount for purchasing online. $2 Lancaster Seasonal 150 Cherry Hill Rd Ronks 17572 717‐687‐6843 July‐Aug: $16‐$35 Sat 10‐7 discount available for groups 20+ if booked in Sept‐Oct: $16‐$38 Sept‐Oct: advance. Thurs 10‐5 Fri‐Sat 10‐10 Museum telling the story of the Underground Railroad in Lancaster and the site of armed Mon‐Fri 9‐3 Christiana Underground Railroad Center resistance to the Fugitive Slave Act between freed Lancaster Museum 11 Green St Christiana 17509 610‐593‐5171 Weekends by Free & escaped slaves and Maryland slave‐owners in appointment 1851. Specialized zoo focused on exotic reptiles and amphibians. Indoor and outdoor habitats hold 12+ $16 3‐11 $14 mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons, alligators, Summer: 9‐6 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Union Animals 18628 US Route 15 Allenwood 17810 570‐538‐1869 Group Rate tortoises, monitor lizards, tropical frogs, parakeets, Off‐season 10‐5 available and much more. Summer exhibits include animatronic dinosaurs. Continuously operating farm for 300 years, restored to late 18th century appearance with 3900 North Sandy Flash Sat & Sun Adults: $10 4‐ Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation appropriate animals and costumed living Historic Newton Square 19073 610‐566‐1725 Drive 11‐4PM 12 & Seniors: $6 historians. Located in . Group (10+) rate available. Home of Conrad Weiser, 18th Century German immigrant, Indian diplomat, and militia Conrad Weiser Homestead Berks Historic 28 Weiser Lane Womelsdorf 19567 610‐589‐2934 12PM‐4PM Free commander. 26 acre site featuring several period buildings. Closed in winter. Museum dedicated to exploring and explaining the US Constitution and the rights & duties of citizens. Senior: $13 Visitors gain access to the museum and Regular: $14.50 M‐Sat: 9:30‐5 Constitution Center documentary film. Joint tickets available with Philadelphia Museum 525 Arch St Philadelphia 19106 215‐409‐6600 6‐18 & Vets: $11 Sun: 12‐5 Museum of American Revolution. Group rates 0‐5: Free available if booked in advance. Part of Groups: $7.50 Independence National Historic Park

Crayola‐themed adventures featuring crafts, General admission: puzzles, and integrating technology. Scout groups $21 Crayola Experience Northampton Attraction 30 Centre Square Easton 18042 610‐515‐8000 10AM‐6PM can book a specific event themed for them. Group rate: Varies, 1 Demonstration of crayon creation. free leader 9‐5; May, Sept. 11+s $14.50 150 acre park including minigolf, ice cream shop, weekends 9‐6; 4‐11 $10.50 Crystal Cave Park gem/fossil panning, souvenier store, and guided Berks Attraction 963 Crystal Cave Rd Kutztown 19530 610‐683‐6765 Jun, Jul., Aug. GROUP tours of the iconic cave. Groups 15+ weekends 11+ $10 are 9‐7 4‐11 $7 Hands‐on science museum focused on presenting Mon‐Sat 10‐5 $14.95/person STEM in an accessible way for kids, plus Sun 12‐5 Da Vinci Science Center Lehigh Museum 3145 Hamilton Blvd Allentown 18014 484‐664‐1002 Groups of 10+: information about Leonardo da Vinci and similar Closed select $10.50/person innovators. Best for youth 12 and under. holidays Visitor Center is Childhood home of pioneer Daniel Boone. Shows a free; $3 self‐guided Changes with living farm and life in early America. Short hiking tour. Guided season, call for Daniel Boone Homestead trails available. Fishing permitted with valid Berks Historic 400 Daniel Boone Rd Birdsboro 19508 610‐582‐4900 Tours most accurate license. Picnic space available. Cabin and tent 16+ $7 information. camping available for a fee. 5‐15 $4 65+/Groups 10+ $6 Amusement park geared towards younger June‐August children, such as Cub Scouts. Special "Scout'n $35.99/person for 2249 Lincoln Highway 1‐866‐386‐ 10‐8:30 Dutch Wonderland About" group rate available, including a meal Lancaster Attraction Lancaster 17602 "Scout'n Around" East 2839 May/Sept. voucher, activity packet, and patch. Campground group weekends 10‐6 available at extra fee. Limestone cave that maintains a year‐round 62+: $17 temperature of 52°F. Other activities include picnic Summer: 9‐5 12‐61: $18.50 Echo Dell Indian Echo Caverns Dauphin Attraction 368 Middletown Rd Hummelstown 17036 717‐566‐8131 areas, playgrounds, petting zoo, and "gem mining". Year‐Round: 10‐4 2‐11: $12 Group rates & tours available. 0‐2: Free Mon‐Sat 9‐5 Early religious community showing unique 65+ $9 Sun 12‐5 Ephrata Cloister architecture and discussing early American life and Lancaster Historic 632 West Main St Ephrata 17522 717‐733‐6600 12‐64 $10 Winter: Closed Mon. religious customs. Group rate available. & Tues 3‐11 $6 6 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of mtn. bike trails, fishing available along Skippack Creek, field available, picnic tables/grills available, Montgomery Outdoors 851 May Hall Rd Collegeville 19426 610‐409‐1150 Dawn‐Dusk Free pavillions available for rent or free on first‐come basis. 300+ picnic tables available, 2 pavillions available. Park: Free Softball field available. Fishing available in 6199 West Mill Rd Flourtown 19031 Tent Site: $17‐$85 Fort Washington State Park Wissahickon Creek. 3.5 miles of hiking trails. Disc Montgomery Outdoors or or or 215‐591‐5250 Dawn‐Dusk Pavillion Golf course available. Tenting site available for fee. 420 Militia Hill Rd Fort Washington 19034 Reservation: $17‐ Note: Pack‐in/pack‐out trash system $170 Site of the archaeological & archiectural remains of Benjamin Franklin's home. Though the building Between Market & Franklin Court was demolished in 1812, the foundations remain Philadelphia Historic Chestnut, 3rd & 4th Philadelphia 19105 ‐ 9AM‐Dusk Free and "ghost structures" have been built to show the Streets. outlines. The premier science museum and research interest in the Philadelphia area, features a 12+: $23 preserved locomotive and a giant walk‐in heart as 9:30AM‐5PM 3‐11: $19 Franklin Institute well as rotating exhibits. Group discounts available Philadelphia Museum 222 N 20th St Philadelphia 19103 215‐448‐1200 Closed major Special exhibits or if booked ahead. Special Scout programming holidays shows may have available for Scouts BSA & Cubs; Camp‐In available additionall charges for Cubs. "U Pick" Fruit picking Sweet Cherries: mid‐June ‐ July Tart Cherries: late June ‐ early July Blueberries: late June ‐ late July Picking prices per Apples: September‐October pound vary by fruit Frecon Farms Pears: September‐October Berks Seasonal 501 S Reading Ave Boyertown 19512 610‐367‐6200 By appointment Parties are $20 per Pumpkins: mid‐September‐October child, 50% deposit Sunflowers: mid‐September‐October required at booking Picking Parties can be scheduled for Saturdays & Sundays ‐ include picnic areas, donuts, hotdog, 2lbs picking bags, kiddie play area The only colonial themed post office operated by the US Postal Service and the only Post Office to 9AM‐5PM Free Franklin Post Office Museum not fly the American flag (because there wasn't Philadelphia Museum 316 Market St Philadelphia 19105 215‐597‐8974 Free Mon‐Sat one in 1775, when Franklin was named Postmaster General). 7730‐acre park. 35 miles of trails, including orienteering. 20 miles of mtn. bike trails. Dawn‐Dusk Grounds are free. Campsites available for rent. Swimming pool & Some amenities Pool, boat rental, Berks Outdoors 843 Park Rd Elverson 19520 610‐582‐9680 boat rental available (please follow BSA policies). may have specific camping have fees Fishing areas available. Park is also open for winter hours via DCNR. activities. Variable, group 10AM‐10PM, Gasser's Driving Range & Miniature Golf Minigolf & Driving Range Berks Attraction 3251 Pricetown Rd Fleetwood 19522 610‐929‐9941 rates avaialable, closes seasonally cash only 3,965 acres of preserved battlefield from the Park: Free pivitol 1863 battle, including the National Park: Apr‐Oct 8AM‐Museum: (Group) Cemetary where the Gettysburg Address was 6PM 13+: $9 ($8) delivered. Attached museum displays recovered Visitor Center: Apr‐ 6‐12: $7 ($7) artifacts from the battle. Gettysburg National Military Park Adams Historic 1195 Baltimore Pk Gettysburg 17325 717‐334‐1124 Oct 8‐6 (add. fees for film & McMillan Woods Youth Campground available for Nov‐Mar 8‐5 cyclorama) Scouts & youth groups with prior registration at Campground: Campground: $9‐ low‐cost ($9‐10, no charge per person). "Historic 24hrs $10 reservation fee, Trails" award available through New Birth of campers are free Freedom Council.

Volunteer‐run museum dedicated to preserving Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society the memory of Shenandoah and the surrounding Schuylkill Museum 201 S Main St Shenandoah 17976 570‐462‐2060 area. Some items inside date back to 1860 3400 acres of park, 870 total acres of water; 25 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain bikes, Park: Free Group and horseback riding. Boat rentals and launches Tent Site: $85 (up to Green Lane Park available. Open in winter for cross‐country skiing, Montgomery Outdoors 2144 Snyder Rd Green Lane 18054 215‐234‐4528 6AM‐Sunset 80 people) ice fishing, and ice skating. Environmental Pavillions: $50‐ education programs offered on summer $125 weekends. Camping available. Riverside hiking areas, courts, softball field, exercise course, sand vollyball court, children's Gring's Mill Recreation Area Berks Outdoors 2083 Tulpehocken Rd Reading 19610 610‐374‐8839 8AM‐7PM Free play area, shuffleboard, quoits, and horseshoe pits. 33 acres overall Preserved rural manufactory dating to 1882, displaying process of wagon making, both as a Tues‐Sat: 10‐4 60+: $5 small operation and with mass‐production. Gruber Wagon Works Berks Historic 1102 Red Bridge Rd Reading 19605 610‐374‐8839 Sun: 12‐5 19‐59: $4 Partnered with Hiester Canal Center, part of Berks Closed Mon. 7‐18: $3 County Heritage Center. Group (15+) rates available, as are joint ticket rates. House OR Longhouse: Built in 1719, the oldest surviving house in Adults 13+: $8 Lancaster County and oldest remaining original Closed Dec‐Mar; 7‐12: $4 Mennonite meeting house in the Western Mon‐Sat, 9AM‐ 0‐6: Free Hemisphere. Collects, preserves, and interprets 4PM Hans Herr House Lancaster Museum 1849 Hans Herr Dr Willow Street 17584 717‐464‐4438 Combined: artifacts related to Lancaster's first European Tours offered Adults 13+: $15 settles. Grounds also include a recreated Native periodically each 7‐12: $7 American longhouse that displays artifacts of the day 0‐6 Free region's first peoples. Group rates for 10+ w/ 2 week notice Adults $9 Hike on 8 miles of trails, enjoy scenic overlooks, 1700 Hawk Mountain Center: 9‐5 Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary Schuylkill Outdoors Kempton 19529 610‐756‐6961 Seniors $7 birdwatch, and learn about birds of prey Rd. Trails Dawn‐Dusk Kids $6 2 minigolf courses, driving range, batting cages, 10AM‐9PM, closes Heisler's Cloverleaf Dairy & Minigolf Schuylkill Attraction 743 Catawissa Rd Tamaqua 18252 570‐668‐3399 Variable and ice cream seasonally Home of Henry Muhlenberg, founder of the American Lutheran church, father of General Peter Henry Muhlenberg House Montgomery Historic 201 W Main St Collegeville 19426 610‐489‐7560 Muhlenberg and the first Speaker of the House, Frederick Muhlenberg. Hiester Lanes Bowling alley, group rates available Berks Indoor Fun 801 Hiester Ln Reading 19605 610‐929‐3673 Variable Variable by activity

Preserved iron furnace from Berks County's early Hay Creek Valley history, operated from 1791‐1898. Currently offers Half‐Day $8 Historical Association Historic Joanna Furnace living history presentations on select days and Berks Historic Geigertown 19523 610‐286‐0388 By appointment Full‐Day $12 PO Box 36 through reservations. Must have 1 adult per 10 Chaperones free 1250 Furnace Rd youth.

848‐acre park. Highlights early American industry Wed‐Sun 9‐5 from 1771‐1883. Trails connect to French Creek Summers open Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site State Park. Sept. & Oct. have an open apple Berks Historic 2 Mark Bird Lane Elverson 19520 610‐582‐8773 daily 9‐5 Free orchard for picking, sold by the pound. Must bring Trails open daily own food. dawn‐dusk. 140 mile trail running from Valley Forge to the near Harrisburg. Crosses through Horse‐Shoe Trail $15 for a guidebook Horseshoe Trail Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Multiple Trail Conservancy, Inc Southeastern 19399 and maps and Dauphin Counties. Accessible for hiking, bikes, P.O. Box 2226 and horseback. Detailed trail guide available.

Built in 1753 to serve as the PA State House. Site of the debate & signing of the Declaration of Day‐of Tickets free Independence and later the Constitution. Guided (limited quantity Independence Hall tours only. Advance tickets strongly Philadelphia Historic 520 Chestnut St Philadelphia 19106 877‐444‐66779AM‐5PM each day); Advance recommended, free tickets have limited quantities. tickets $1 The only UNESCO World Heritage Site in PA. Part of Independence National Historic Park.

Museum along the Delaware River, contains several exhibits, including the ecology of the Delaware River and Philadelphia's naval history. Also includes several museum ships: a 65+: $14 reproduction of a 1797 sailing schooner, the 18‐64: $18 submarine Becuna ‐ which served in WW2 and the 3‐17: $14 Independence Seaport Museum Cold War, and the cruiser Olympia which is the Philadelphia Museum 211 S Columbus Blvd Philadelphia 19106 215‐413‐8655 10AM‐5PM College: $14 oldest steel warship afloat and served as Admiral Military: $14 Dewey's flagship in the Spanish‐American War's Veterans: $14 Battle of Manila Bay. Group tours are available, as 0‐2: $0 well as programs specific for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA groups. Overnight programs available for groups of 30+ 61+: $8 Former Studebaker Dealership from 1900, now May‐Oct 13‐60: $10 Jerry's Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum displays 20,000+ vintage items from the 1950s as Schuylkill Museum 394 South Centre St. Pottsville 17901 570‐622‐9510 Fri‐Sun 12‐5 6‐12: $8 well as lots of classic cars. Group tours available. Cash Only 9.6 mile Hamburg‐Auburn section of Schuylkill Hamburg: Industrial Dr. John Bartram Trail Berks Trail Hamburg N/A N/A Dawn‐Dusk Free River Trail; rail trail Auburn: Market St. 9.6 mile Hamburg‐Auburn section of Schuylkill Hamburg: Industrial Dr. John Bartram Trail Schuylkill Trail Auburn N/A N/A Dawn‐Dusk Free River Trail; rail trail Auburn: Market St. Individual Hours Founded in 1861, this was the first commercial M‐F: 10‐4 pretzel bakery in America and the family has gone Sat: 9‐5 Individuals: on to create the Tom Sturgis Pretzel Company. Sun: 12‐4 13+: $3.75 Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery Visitors tour the original pretzel bakery, a hands‐ Lancaster Attraction 219 E Main Street Lititz 17543 717‐626‐4354 Group Hours 4‐12: $2.75 on lesson in pretzel twisting, and observe bakers M‐F: 10:30‐3:30 0‐3: Free making soft pretzels. Group tours & pricing Sat: 9:30‐3:30 available for 10+ with advance notice. Sun: 12‐3:30 Free‐admission, family owned amusement park, Summers Free admission, pay Knoebels Amusement Resort Northumberland Attraction 391 Knoebels Blvd Elysburg 17824 570‐672‐2572 minigolf; campgrounds, picnic sites available. 11AM‐10PM for rides

Preserves the history and heritage of the Kutztown area. Tours are offered of their preserved 1892 School Building, which features historic artifacts PO Box 307 Kutztown Area Historical Society including a newspaper announcement of Berks Museum Normal Ave & Kutztown 19530 610‐683‐7697 By appointment Washington's death, a 1930s school room, antique Whiteoak St farm & fire equipment, and original art from Keith Haring. Must set up appointment. Clipper Magazine Minor League ; Groups 20+ (incl. meal Lancaster Sports Stadium Lancaster 17603 717‐509‐4487 Variable $7‐$80 Groups $14 package) 650 N Prince St. $5 Museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Discounts available Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society the history and culture of Mennonite communities Lancaster Museum 2215 Millstream Rd Lancaster 17602 717‐393‐9745 Tues‐Sat 8:30‐4 for groups, seniors, in Lancaster County. and children May‐Aug Mon‐Sat: 10‐5 $9.50 per person Sun: 12‐5 ‐ Hands‐on science museum focused on presenting Lancaster Science Factory Lancaster Museum 454 New Holland Ave Lancaster 17602 717‐509‐6363 ‐ Group rates STEM in an accessible way for kids Sep‐Apr available for 10+ Tues‐Sat 10‐5 with advance notice. Sun: 12‐5 PA German outdoor museum w/ costumed staff 9AM‐5PM 65+: $12 Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum and interactive historical exhibits. Group (10+) and Lancaster Museum 2451 Kissel Hill Rd Lancaster 17601 717‐569‐0401 Sun 12‐5PM 12‐64: $12 youth discouts available. Closed Mondays 3‐11 $8 10 mile hike around reservior and mountain side, Lebanon Reservior‐Sharp Mtn. Loop includes stream crossing without a bridge. Trail Schuylkill Trail Old Forge Rd Grove 17963 Dawn‐Dusk Free blazes not the clearest. Tues‐Sat: 10‐4 Museum specializing in the history of the Lehigh Adults: $8 2‐ Lehigh County Historical Society Lehigh Museum 432 W Walnut St Allentown 18102 610‐435‐1074 Sun: 12‐4 Valley with 13,000+ square feet of exhibits. 11: $3 Closed Mon. 16 mile, narrated trip along the old Reading & May‐Dec Northern rail lines along the , lasting Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Carbon Attraction 1 Susquehanna St Jim Thorpe 18229 570‐325‐8485 Days & hours 13+: $25 roughly 70 minutes. Advance group tickets variable available. 6107 acre park along the Lehigh River, north of Jim Thorpe. Fishing available along the river, northern section is stocked and has trout creeks. 33 miles of Luzerne Outdoors 3613 State Route 534 White Haven 18661 570‐443‐0400 Dawn‐Dusk Free hiking trails including the ; LGT is open to bikes. Multiple parking sites available. 26 mile rail trail through Lehigh River Gorge, crossing from White Haven to Jim Thorpe. Follows old location of the Lehigh Canal, old locks still Luzerne White Haven 18661 Lehigh Gorge Trail Outdoors 3614 State Route 534 570‐443‐0401 Dawn‐Dusk Free visible. White Haven to Jim Thorpe has a downhill Carbon Jim Thorpe 18229 grade, trail is crushed stone. Mountain bike accessible. Triple‐A Baseball Team; International League Coca‐Cola Park $8 Iron Pigs Lehigh Sports Allentown 18109 610‐841‐7447 Variable Prices listed are Lawn Seats; Groups 20+ 1050 Ironpigs Way Group $11 PPL Center $10‐$44 , Phil. Flyers feeder team; Groups 15+ Lehigh Sports Allentown 18101 610‐224‐4625 Variable 701 Hamilton St Group $10 PPL Center $11‐$41 Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Professional Arena Football Team Lehigh Sports Allentown 18101 610‐282‐3100 Variable 701 Hamilton St Group: $8‐$28 Nov‐Mar: $10 Features a 29 acre zoo surrounded by a 1100 acre Apr‐Oct preserve, diverse animals incl. bald eagles, 5150 Game Preserve Rd Nov‐Mar: 10‐3 Lehigh Valley Zoo Lehigh Animals Schnecksville 18078 610‐799‐4171 Kids $11 penguins, , , and more; Apr‐Oct Groups PO Box 519 Apr‐Oct: 10‐4 Adults $13 (15+) deduct $2 Sr. $12 Home of the iconic Liberty Bell, which hung in the PA State House (now Independence Hall) in 1776. Liberty Bell Center Guests must pass through security screening ‐ no Philadelphia Historic 526 Market St Philadelphia 19106 215‐965‐2305 9AM‐5PM Free pocket knives! Part of Independence National Historic Park. Adults: $2 5‐ Mon‐Sat 12‐4 17: $1 2nd 2nd Sunday of Sat & 3rd Thurs: Hiding place of the Liberty Bell during the British Liberty Bell Museum Lehigh Museum 622 W Hamilton St Allentown 18101 610‐435‐4232 Month: 12‐4 Free occupation of Philadelphia 3rd Thurs of Reservations Month: 4‐8 required for groups of 10+ 1772 acre park with 52 acre lake. Campgrounds available, incl. access to plumbing; playgrounds available. Swimming area open in summer, no Free ‐ lifeguard on duty. Paddleboats available for rent or Schuylkill Outdoors 220 Locus Lake Rd Barnesville 18214 570‐467‐2404 Dawn‐Dusk Tent sites $15‐ bring your own. Lake is stocked with trout, 17/night pickerel, bass, and panfish. 6.75 miles of hiking trails, 1.3 miles of bike trails. Education programs available. Museum commemmorating the history of Mack Mailing: 2402 Lehigh Mon, Wed, Fri Mack Trucks Historical Museum trucks, featuring restored vintage trucks and Lehigh Museum Parkway South Allentown 18103 610‐351‐8999 Free 10‐4 memorabilia GPS: 11 Grammes Rd 1727 park with 535 acre lake. Picknic areas available. Swimming pool and sprayground available in summer at cost. Boat rental available, Park: Dawn‐Dusk Park: Free Pool: Chester Outdoors 675 Park Road Downingtown 19335 610‐458‐5119 including sailboats. Fishing available, registered as Pool: 11‐6:45 $8 big bass lake. 18 miles of hiking trails, 11.5 miles of mtn biking trails. Education programs available. Lots of corn & strawbale mazes, hay rides, bounce Open 9/16 to house, farm animal exhibit, obstacle course, 11/11 Fri: 3‐9 Mast Farms Lancaster Seasonal 2715 Main St. Morgantown 19543 610‐286‐9315 $12 (0‐2 free) pumpkin painting (+$1), and more Sat: 9‐9 Open Columbus Day. Closed Mon‐Thr 230 acre park with 85 acre lake surrounded by Ft. Indiantown Gap. Picnic sites, playgrounds, softball, and volleyball available. Lake open to registered Lebanon Outdoors 18 Boundary Rd Grantville 17028 717‐865‐6470 Dawn‐Dusk Free boats, paddlecraft available for rent. Lake is available for fishing. 2 miles of easy hiking trails available.

Museum featuring historic aviation artifacts, 65+: $6 Mid‐Atlantic Air Museum classic airliners, and WW2 warbirds. Berks Museum 11 Museum Rd Reading 19605 610‐372‐7333 9:30‐4:30 13‐64: $8 Guided tours lasting 1.5 hours available free. 6‐12: $3

Non‐profit museum dedicated to presenting, June 1‐Labor Day: $5 for adults $4 preserving, and perpetuating the history and Thurs‐Sun 10‐4 for seniors and kids Museum of Indian Culture cultural heritage of Northeastern Woodland Lehigh Museum 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd Allentown 18103 610‐797‐2121 Labor Day‐May 31 12‐17 Under Indians, specifically the , as well as other Fri‐Sun 10‐4 12: Free native peoples in the Americas. Opened in 2017, this museum preserves and interprets the origins, conduct, and aftermath of the Revolutionary War. Features immersive 65+: $18 exhibits, including recreating an Oneida Indian Daily, 10AM‐5PM; 18‐64: $21 Council, Independence Hall, and a privateer ship. It Extended hours 6‐17: $13 Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia Museum 101 S 3rd St Philadelphia 19106 877‐740‐1776 also displays the original tent used by George available in 0‐5: Free Washington as his sleeping quarters and office Summer Military: $18 throughout much of the war. Group rates and Teachers: $18 tours are available, individual tickets are "timed" to stagger guest arrivials. Museum focused on the early 19th century canals Adults : $12 2750 Hugh Moore Park Variable; Closed National Canal Museum of PA and the eastern US. Includes a 520‐acre park Northampton Museum Easton 18042 610‐923‐3548 Seniors: $11 Kids Rd Jan‐May and a restored canal boat. 3‐15: $9 Located in the former Bethlehem Steel facility and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Dedicated to preserving, education on, and display 0‐6: Free 7‐ of the nation's industrial history, featuring artifacts 17: $9 18‐ Wed‐Sun 10‐5; National Museum of Industrial History from textile, steel/iron, and propane gas industries Lehigh Museum 602 E 2nd St Bethlehem 18015 610‐694‐6644 64: $12 Closed holidays as well as industrial machinery and archives from 64+/Vets/Students: Bethlehem Steel. Group discounts available for 10+ $11 people. Group guided tours available for additional fee. Spring & Fall: Tues‐ 65+: $8 Sat 10‐5 Sun 17‐64: $9 12‐4 5‐16: $5 Museum preserving and displaying historical Summer: 0‐4: Free National Watch & Clock Museum examples of clocks and watches from America, Lancaster Museum 514 Poplar St Columbia 17512 717‐684‐8261 Mon‐Sat 10‐5 ‐ Europe, and Asia from various time periods. Sun 12‐4 Group rates avilable Winter: with prior Tues‐Sat 10‐4 reservation Series of trails maintained by Berks Nature on Neversink Mtn. Access points in Mt. Penn, City of Blue & Orange: 10th & Reading, and St. Lawrence. South Playground, Green Loop: 2.7 mi., 1 hr., easy Blue Reading Neversink Mountain Trails Loop: 2.3 mi., 1.5 hr., steep & rocky Berks Trail Green: 27th St., Mt. Reading 19606 610‐372‐4992 Dawn to Dusk Free Purple Loop: 3.5 mi., 1.5 hr., moderate Penn Orange Loop: 4.5 mi., 3 hr., long & moderate Purple: Exeter Trail, Note: No water fountains or restrooms along the Forest Hills Pond trails. Ride by rail into the mine and then take a walking 11+: $10 5‐ tour, allowing you to experience and see the inner Closed Nov‐May No. 9 Mine & Museum Schuylkill Museum 9 Dock St Lansford 18232 570‐645‐7074 10: $6.50 workings of one of the oldest deep coal mines. 10‐3:15 Group: $6 Groups are 20+. 665 acres of forests, ponds, and Angelica Creek. 10 Center: 8‐4 Nolde Forest State Park & Ed. Center miles of trails available, most less than 1 in Berks Outdoors 2910 New Holland Rd Reading 19607 610‐796‐3699 Free Trails Dawn‐Dusk distance. Education opportunities available. Working farm in continuous use since colonial period, 690 acres with extensive biodiversity, wetlands, streams, and 15 historic buildings. Volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and baseball field Norristown Farm State Park available; chess/checkers/volleyball sets may be Montgomery Outdoors 2500 Upper Farm Rd Norristown 19403 610‐270‐0215 Dawn‐Dusk Free checked out at park office. Picnic areas available, including ADA accessible pavillions. Fishing available at stocked pond & stream; 8 miles of trails available. Minigolf, roller skating, arcade, play zone, rock climbing, sports arena, video batting cage, sky trail; Sun‐Thur 12‐8 Ozzy's Family Fun Center Berks Attraction 5411 Pottsville Pike Leesport 19533 610‐926‐6162 Variable by activity Scout units cannot use lasertag, blaster boats, or F‐Sat 12‐10 go karts Open‐air folk museum and research center Mon‐Fri 10‐ focused on PA German (PA "Dutch") culture Suggested Donation 12, 1‐4, PA German Heritage Center located on a restored farm on Kutztown University Berks Museum 22 Luckenbill Rd Kutztown 19530 610‐683‐1589 of $5 per tour Tours by Campus. Tours are available by appointment, participant Appointment seasonal events are held throughout the year. Closed Mondays 10AM Open, Pagoda Golf Area Minigolf, Driving Range, hitting stations Berks Attraction 497 Mountain Home Rd Sinking Spring 19608 610‐678‐8109 Variable by activity closing time seasonal The University of Pennsylvania's Museum of 65+: $13 Archaeology & Anthropology. Contains thousands 18‐64: $15 of artifacts from Africa, North/Central/South Tues‐Sun: 10‐5 Penn Museum Philadelphia Museum 3260 South St Philadelphia 19104 215‐898‐4000 6‐17: $10 America, Greece & Rome, China, Japan, Egypt, Closed Mondays 0‐5: $0 Israel, and the Middle East. Guided tours available Active Military: $0 with advanced booking. Tues & Thurs 10‐2 in April‐June, Sept‐ Tour of the Governor's residence and gardens No fee; Reservation Oct Pennsylvania Governor's Residence along the Susquehanna. Note: Backpacks not Dauphin Museum 2035 N Front St Harrisburg 17102 717‐878‐1192 required for non‐ Select hours permitted, security measures in place December tours available in December Tues‐Sat 10‐4 Located in a Victorian‐era firehouse, this museum Sunday 1‐4 Adults: $6 collects, preserves, and interprets fire‐fighting Pennsylvania National Fire Museum Dauphin Museum 1820 N 4th St Harrisburg 17102 717‐232‐8915 Evening tours Senior/Students: $5 apparatus and artifacts. Few hands‐on activities, available by Group: $5/guest children must have accompanying parent. appointment Home of PA's Senate and House of Representatives. Per safety concerns, ALL GROUPS Free must schedule their tours, guided or self‐guided. Parking Garage 30 minute guided tours run every half‐hour on M‐F 8:30AM‐4PM Fees: Pennsylvania State Capitol & weekdays; weekends are offered at 9AM, 11AM, Dauphin Historic Commonwealth Ave Harrisburg 17125 800‐868‐7672 See Description 0‐2 Hours: $10/hour Welcome Center 1PM, and 3PM. Plan to arrive 15 minutes in for weekend tours 2‐4 Hours: $15/hour advance due to security. Tours can be scheduled 1 4‐24 Hours: year in advance. Group size limited to 80 persons. $30/hour Welcome Center only open on weekdays

View over 240,000 rotating art pieces including Closed Mondays; Asian, American, and European Sun/Sat/Tues/Thrs Group Rates: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Museum of Art sculpture/paintings/prints/drawings/photos/armo Philadelphia Museum Philadelphia 19130 215‐763‐8100 : 10AM‐5PM Seniors (65+): $18 Pkwy r and more, or embrace your inner Rocky Balboa Wed/Fri: 10AM‐ General: $20 to run up the steps. 8:45 12+: $24395 Winter Hours: 2‐11: $19.95 America's first zoo and home to 1300+ animals. 9:30AM‐4PM 0‐2: $0 Philadelphia Zoo New renovations make the zoo even more kid‐ Philadelphia Animals 3400 W Girard Ave Philadelphia 19104 215‐243‐1100 In‐Season Hours: Winter Rate: $15.95 friendly. 9:30‐5PM Pre‐Paid Parking: $16

Evergreen farm offering fall activities including: scenic hayride, 200' mtn. slide, farm games, "bounce house" obstacle courses, 60' tube slide, Sept‐Nov manual bucking bronco, SmartFarm games, water Fri: 5‐9 Pioneer Evergreen Farms Schuylkill Seasonal 159 E Adamsdale Rd Orwigsburg 17961 570‐366‐2619 Variable by activity balloon launchers, train rides, horse/pony rides, Sat: 12‐9 petting zoo, duck races, soccer challenges, gem Sun: 12‐7 panning, tree maze, pedal go‐karts, hot dog & marshmallow roast. Group plans available.

Mine & Train Tour a coal mine carved into Mahanoy Mtn in Combo open mine cars before walking through the cave. 11+ $17.10 Pioneer Tunnel & Steam Train Ride a steam locomotive around the mountain to Schuylkill Attraction 2001 Walnut St. Ashland 17921 510‐875‐3850 Timing is seasonal 2‐11 $12.60 learn about strip mining and view Centralia from a Individual pricing distance. Open Apr‐Oct. available

Home of Pennsylvania's only President, James Buchanan, whose adminitration saw increased North‐South tensions over slavery culminating in 65+: $15 the outbreak of the Civil War in his last few Mon‐Sat 18+: $13 months of office. Today it is a preserved Federal‐ 9:30AM‐5PM 11‐17: $8 President James Buchanan's Wheatland style mansion displaying artifacts owned by the Lancaster Museum 230 N President Ave Lancaster 17603 717‐392‐4633 (tours last 1 hour, 0‐10: Free President and other period pieces. Living arrive at least 15 No charge for Historians on‐site last Saturday of the month from minutes early) arboretum. March‐October (execpt April). Tickets must be purchased in advance. Group tours available with advanced notice.

Smithsonian Institution affiliate dedicated to Nov‐Mar: 65+: $9 educating the public on PA's extensive railroad Tues‐Sat 9‐5 12‐64: $10 history, the impact of railroads on our lives, and Sunday 12‐5 3‐11: $8 Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania railroads today. Features historic artifacts, Lancaster Museum 300 Gap Road Strasburg 17579 717‐687‐8628 ‐ 0‐2: Free preserved/restored engines, and interactive Apr‐Oct: ‐ exhibits. Group tours available, contact museum Mon‐Sat 9‐5 Group discounts for futher info. Sunday 12‐5 avilable 10.5 mile hike through state game lands. Hike through the Gold Mine Run gap in Sharp Mtn. to reach the valley between it and Stony Mtn. before SGL 211 Parking Lot Rausch Gap Loop ‐ SGL 211 cutting south through Raush Gap and the AT. Pass Lebanon Outdoors Jonestown 17038 Dawn‐Dusk Free Gold Mine Road along the Rausch Gap ghost town and abandoned cemetary and return to trailhead along a smooth railroad grade. Double‐A Baseball Team; Eastern League, affiliate of the . HMC offers two events with the R‐Phils in late spring and early summer: a pool party (usually in early May) and a Adult $7 Scout Night followed by a campout on the field First Energy Stadium Reading Fightin' Phils Berks Sports Reading 19605 610‐375‐8469 Variable Ch/Sr $5 (usually in June). Scouts BSA Troops 1900 Centre Ave Group (20+) $5 and Venture Crews also have the chance to serve on the "Clean Team" as a fundrasing opportunity (contact the HMC Office for more details). Prices are for General Admission

Museum with permanent exhibits featuring Egypt, Medieval arms/armor, PA Dutch, Native 18‐64 $10 Americans, local wildlife, and local fossils; rotating Berks Museum 500 Museum Rd. Reading 19611 610‐371‐5850 11‐5 Daily 4‐18 $6 art exhibits. Tours & workshops available for extra 65+ $6 charge. Area surrounding Museum with labelled trees, Reading Public Museum Arboretum Berks Outdoors 501 Museum Rd. Reading 19612 610‐371‐5850 Dawn‐Dusk Free flowers, statues, and a stream. 18‐64 $8 Reading Public Museum's Star shows offered several times per day. Private Berks Museum 502 Museum Rd. Reading 19613 610‐371‐5850 2PM, 4PM, 6PM 4‐18 $6 Neag Planatarium shows available. 65+ $6 65+: $6 Museum dedicated to preserving the history & 13‐64:$7 heritage of the famous Reading Railroad. Opened Sat: 10AM‐4PM 5‐12: $3 Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in 2008 and still in an exciting period of Berks Museum 500 S 3rd St. Hamburg 19526 610‐562‐5513 Sun: 12PM‐4PM Group rates development. Railroading Merit Badge classes available with 2 offered periodically through the year. week notice Minor League Ice Hocky; ECHL 700 Advance: $10 Prices for "Roar" area Berks Sports Reading 19602 610‐898‐7469 Variable Penn St. At‐door: $14 Group rates available @ 10, 50+ Minor League Soccer; Premier Dev. League Reading United AC Berks Sports Various stadiums Reading 610‐927‐4474 Variable $8 www.readingunitedac.com Education center that focuses on rehabilitating Visiting is free, an wildlife. Offers off‐site education programs and a off‐site 50 minute Red Creek Wildlife Center Schuylkill Animals 300 Moon Hill Dr Schuylkill Haven 17972 570‐739‐7111 Daily, 9AM‐4PM May‐November education area where "permanent live‐raptor program resident" birds are able to be viewed. costs $250+milage Tour a locally owned & operated candy 2708 W Philadelphia Repperts Candies Berks Attraction Oley 19547 610‐689‐9200 By appointment $3/person manufacturer. Min group of 20. Ave Small pretzel bakery in operation since 1935, Revonah Pretzels offers free 20‐minute factory tours. Reservations York Attraction 507 Baltimore St Hanover 17331 717‐630‐2883 By appointment Free required. 2606 acres of woodland & medows, 16 miles from Park: Free ‐ Centre City Philly. Many picnic areas available, Tent Site: $17‐ playground areas. Ridley Creek stocked with trout, $70 ‐ Ridley Creek State Park incl fly fishing only area. 13 miles of hiking trails, 5 Delaware Outdoors 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd Media 19063 610‐892‐3900 Dawn‐Dusk Pavillion miles of biking trails. Tent site available for fee. Reservation: $17‐ Contains Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation. $103 Education programs available. Teaches environmental principles to kids and families through a direct connection with nature. Variable by activity, Riverbend Environmental Education Center Special Cub Scout programs available for Tigers, Montgomery Outdoors 1950 Spring Mill Rd Gladwyne 19035 610‐527‐5234 By appointment from $100‐$450 Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and overnights. Groups of no more than 20. "World's Greatest Indoor Miniature Village" Weekdays 10‐5 12+ $8 Roadside America Berks Indoor Fun 109 Roadside Drive Shartlesville 19554 610‐488‐6241 7450 sq. ft. of miniature American history Weekends 10‐6 6‐11 $5 Research farm focused on organic farming and agricultural sustainability. Farm features organic Free to visit, guided Rodale Institute gardens, beekeeping, livestock, natural water Berks Museum 611 Siegfriedale Rd Kutztown 19530 610‐683‐6009 Tues‐Sat 10‐4 tours may have a purification, and more. Groups of ten or more charge should make arrangements in advance. Senior: $5.75 27 hold mini‐golf course; drive‐in style restaurant 10:30AM‐ Schell's Mini Golf & Restaurant Berks Attraction 4625 5th St Hwy Temple 19560 610‐929‐9660 Regular: $6.50 and vintage ice cream parlor 10:30PM 6 & under: $5.25 Only operating lock on the . Locktender's House provides a museum on canal history. Trails are available and connect to the Weekdays 9‐5 Schuylkill Canal Lock 60 Montgomery Outdoors 400 Towpath Rd Mont Clare 19453 610‐917‐0021 Free system. Canoeing, kayaking, 3rd Sun: 1‐4 fishing, geo‐caching, and biking available. No swimming available. Historic structure dating to 1891, tours offered. Schuylkill County Courthouse Schuylkill Historic 401 N Second St. Pottsville 17901 570‐628‐1140 By appointment Contact Chief Clerk to schedule a tour

Maintains a collection of historical materials related to Schuylkill County, including a room dedicated to the county's experience in the Civil 305 N Centre St Wed‐Fri: 10‐4 Schuylkill County Historical Society Schuylkill Museum Pottsville 17901 570‐622‐7540 War. Educational programs available highlighting PO Box 1356 Sat: 10‐2 the Civil War, food, the Pottsville Maroons, Molly Maguires, and more.

Multi‐use trail, will eventually be 130 miles from Pottsville to Philadelphia. Currently in several segments in Schuylkill, Berks, Montgomery, and Schuylkill River Trail Multiple Trail N/A N/A N/A N/A Dawn‐Dusk Free Philadelphia Counties. Offers scenic views of the river and easier trails. Connects to Valley Forge NHP via Sullivan's Bridge. 7 mile gravel‐paved trail from Tamaqua to Tamaqua 18252 Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail Middleport along Rt. 209; passes Newkirk Tunnel, Schuylkill Trail Rt. 209 trailheads 570‐668‐2919 Dawn‐Dusk Free Middleport 17953 a defunct coal mine. Minigolf: 3‐12, Seniors: $6.50 Sittler Golf Center Minigolf & Driving Range Berks Attraction 15475 Kutztown Rd Kutztown 19530 610‐683‐7232 10AM‐9:30PM Adults: $7 Driving Range $7‐$11

Spare Time Lanes Bowling alley Schuylkill Indoor Fun 17 Tide Rd Tamaqua 18252 570‐668‐3210 Variable Variable by activity

20 mile trail crossing 3 counties, trailheads at the Lebanon Reservoir in Pine Grove (Gold Mine Rd) Schuylkill Trailhead: and Ellendale, Dauphin County (Stony Vally Rd). 47 Gold Mine Rd Jonestown 17038 Dawn‐Dusk Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail Trail is mostly level and rough dirt and gravel. Multiple Trail ‐ ‐ ‐ Closed during Free (St. Anthony's Wilderness) Mountain bike accessible. Crosses Appalachian Dauphin Trailhead: Dauphin 17018 hunting season Trail at Rausch Gap, the ruins of Cold Springs Creekview Rd Resort are visible. America's oldest operating short‐line railroad, running original, restored steam locomotives and Variable based on Trains depart passenger cars ‐ no replicas! Offers a 45 minute passenger car 866‐725‐9666 hourly, which round‐trip ride through Lancaster's farmland as chosen. Coach Car Strasburg Railroad Lancaster Attraction 301 Gap Rd Ronks 17572 Groups: changes based on well as information on the history of the railroad offers lowest price 717‐687‐6193 the time of year and surronding area. Picnic groves available along at $15.50/adult and (Closed January) route. Special group rates available, plus group‐ $8.50/child (2‐11) only tours of the mechanical shop. Bowling alley; group events available; glow Strike Zone Alleys Schuylkill Indoor Fun 2501 West End Ave Pottsville 17901 570‐622‐8740 Variable Variable by activity bowling Fri & Sat starting at 8PM 224 acres along the Susquehanna River in southern Lancaster County near Route 372. Several Park: Free overlooks offer scenic views of the river, as well as Lancaster Outdoors 1880 Park Drive Drumore 17518 717‐252‐1134 Dawn‐Dusk Tent Site: Starts at opportunities to watch raptors. Campsites are $15/night available. 3520 acre park, features Swatara Creek. Creek is open to registered canoes and kayaks. Several opportunities for fishing exist. 24.2 miles of hiking Schuylkill Outdoors 1450 Suedburg Rd Pine Grove 17963 717‐865‐6470 Dawn‐Dusk Free trails, 4 separate trails exist. 14.8 miles of biking, 28 miles of mtn biking trails.

183‐acre park, featuring 123‐acres of land and a 60 acre lake surrounded by wetlands. Features 7 hiking trails (including one constructed by an HMC Park: Free Boat Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Schuylkill Outdoors 108 Clubhouse Rd Pine Grove 17963 570‐527‐2505 Dawn‐Dusk Eagle Scout) and a disc‐golf course. Environmental Rentals: $10/hour education opportunities available. Fishing permitted. Boat rentals available.

Museum dedicated to preserving local history and Thur‐Fri: 5‐8PM Tamaqua Historical Society Schuylkill Museum 114 W Broad St Tamaqua 18252 570‐668‐5722 the history of anthracite coal mining. Sun: 12‐3

Museum committed to telling the entire story of Adult: $12 the American Civil War, without bias for the Union Mon‐Sat 9‐5 The National Civil War Museum Dauphin Museum 1 Lincoln Cr Harrisburg 17103 717‐260‐1861 Seniors: $11 or Confederacy. Maintains over 24,000 items Sun 10‐5 Students: $10 related to the conflict and the people involved. Iconic Reading landmark, built in 1908 atop Mt. Penn. Offers excellent views of the Reading area, a Sat & Sun Free (donation The Pagoda Berks Attraction 98 Duryea Drive Reading 19602 610‐655‐6271 Japanese garden, and an authentic historical 12‐4PM requested) Japanese bell. Complete trail is 9‐10 miles, can be quite rocky. The Pinnacle & Pulpit Rock Loop Offers excellent views of Berks and the Lehigh Berks Outdoors 400 Reservoir Rd Hamburg 19526 N/A Dawn‐Dusk Free Valley. Park at Hamburg Reservoir All ages "fun zone" with a restaurant, arcade, and Sun‐Thur 11:30‐9 The Works Berks Indoor Fun 1109 Bern Rd Wyomissing 19610 610‐375‐2700 Variable by activity foam climbing play areas. Party packages available F‐Sat 11:30‐11

Reading: Penn Ave/US 422 20 mile Pottstown‐Reading section of Schuylkill Thun Trail Berks Trail Pottstown: Mont. Co. Reading N/A N/A Dawn‐Dusk Free River Trail Comm. College 1108 acres of preserved land surrounding the Lehigh Valley Zoo, offering several miles of trails Lehigh Outdoors Game Preserve Rd Schnecksville 18078 610‐871‐0281 Dawn‐Dusk Free with varied difficulty. A Scout‐exclusive campsite is available. 62+: $9.50 13‐61: $9.95 Learn about dairy farming and ice cream Hours are 4‐12: $9.50 manufacturing with Turkey Hill. As an extra add‐ variable, Turkey Hill Experience Lancaster Attraction 301 Linden Street Columbia 17512 844‐847‐4884 0‐3: Free ons you can also create and taste your very own weekends are Military/Vets: Free ice cream flavor and/or learn about tea. usually 10‐4 Taste Lab: +$5.45 Tea Discov.: +$3.45

1,618‐acres, near Barnesville and Tamaqua. 7 trails available of varied difficulty. Lake available for swimming, boating (rentals available), and fishing. Park: Free Extra Environmental education programs offered spring‐ Schuylkill Outdoors 687 Tuscarora Park Rd Barnesville 18214 570‐467‐2404 Dawn‐Dusk fees for boat rentals fall. Ice Skating permitted in winter. Note: No lifeguard available at park, be sure to follow Safe Swim Defense. Drone‐friendly.

The oldest and original national mint. Still produces many of the nation's coins. Tours are self‐ 151 N Independence U.S. Mint Philadelphia Historic Philadelphia 19106 215‐408‐0112 9AM‐4:30PM Free guided and take 45 minutes to complete. Adults Mall East must show government issued photo ID for entry. Visit the Continental Army's camp in the bitter winter of 1777‐78. 19.5 miles of hiking trails, 21 Grounds: Valley Forge National Historic Park miles of biking trails. Special BSA program Montgomery Historic 1400 N Outer Line Dr King of Prussia 19406 610‐783‐1000 7AM‐Sunset Free available. Park rangers offer tours, talks, and living V.Center: 9‐5 history. Town park with bandshell, pavillion, and Valley View Park Schuylkill Outdoors 524 Gap St Valley View 17983 ‐ Dawn‐Dusk Free playground 535 acres; hiking trails, fishing along French Creek, sits along the Horseshoe Trail. Picnic tables, Warwick County Park Chester Outdoors 382 County Park Rd Pottstown 19465 610‐469‐1916 8AM‐Sunset Free pavillions, sand volleyball court, horsehoe pit, and quoit pit available. Commercial outfitter offering whitewater rafting and kayaking experiences with variable skill levels Variable by activity, Whitewater Rafting Adventures as well as 26 or 13 mile biking trips through Lehigh Carbon Attraction PO Box 65 Nesquehoning 18240 800‐876‐0285 Variable group rates Gorge State Park. Group rates available based on available size of group. Sept 7‐Oct 27 Fri & Sat 9AM‐ Hayrides in the fall; Kids' Corn Maze in August; 12AM; Sun 9AM‐ $8/person Wilcox Farm Large Corn Maze in September; Market (and ice Berks Seasonal 1134 Reading Ave Boyertown 19512 610‐367‐2387 9PM 10+ Groups: cream shop) open from 8am‐6pm Oct 28‐ Nov 11 $6/Person Fri‐Sun 9AM‐9PM Built atop Mt. Penn in 1939, 120ft tall and with a 60 mile panoramic view on a clear day, offering 3rd Sat. of Month Free (donation William Penn Memorial Fire Tower Berks Attraction 2500 Skyline Dr Reading 19606 610‐655‐6271 views reaching to Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, 12‐4 requested) Allentown, Philadelphia, and the Poconos. Windsor Press Printing Press offering tours Berks Museum 6 N 3rd St Hamburg 19526 610‐562‐2267 By appointment Request quote Ride on authentically maintained train through rural Berks County along a historic agriculture and 42 Community Center Seasonal hours 12+: $10 WK&S Railroad "Hawk Mtn. Line" Berks Historic Kempton 19529 610‐756‐6469 passenger rail line along the Ontelaunee Creek. 40 Dr. and availablility 3‐11: $5 minute round trip. Weekdays: Year‐round: 63+ $14 Family owned refuge/nonprofit for wolves and Tues & Thurs 12‐62: $15 wolf‐dogs. Only accessible through tours. Tours 10AM 4‐11: $13 Wolf Sanctuary of PA after leaves have fallen offer better views of the Lancaster Attraction 465 Speedwell Forge Rd Lititz 17543 717‐626‐4617 ‐ 0‐3: Free wolves. Tours last 1‐1.5 hours, private tours last 2 Sat & Sun Weekend discount hours (weekends only). Jun‐Sept: 10AM of $3 Oct‐May 12PM Private: $25/person

One of the largest gatherings of WW2‐era living history on the East Coast; hundreds of living 1st weekend in 13+: $29 historians portraying civilian life, militaries of Axis June 6‐12: $10 World War II Weekend Berks Seasonal 12 Museum Rd Reading 19605 610‐372‐7334 & Allied nations, Big Bands, historic airplanes, air Fri‐Sat: 8:30‐10 $3 discount for shows, and distinguished speakers throughout the Sun: 8:30‐5 advance order weekend.

KEY Type of Attraction Description Primarily zoos or nature centers focused on animals, likely a big hit with Cub Animals Scouts Amusement parks, factory tours, and similar "tourist" attractions that could have Attraction a value for Scouts Historic sites and locations; museums may be on‐site, but the location is the Historic main draw Indoor Fun Indoor activities that focus more on fun rather than education Museum Stand‐alone museums that are usually separate from historical sites Sites that are more about being out in nature, may include trails but are usually Outdoors more than just that Seasonal Fun and/or educational events that are limited by the time of year Sports Go see a local sports team Trail Hiking trails for use by Cubs, Scouts BSA, and Venturers