Places outside Berks County worth the drive, for when you want to get out of the county and go do something. Each one shows how far the drive is from Reading, what it costs and when it’s open.
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Chadds Ford, PA · 1 hour 6 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
The Brandywine Museum of Art is an art museum in Chadds Ford, PA, centered on the Wyeth family and American art, with the N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth studios and Kuerner Farm open by guided tour.
Bethlehem, PA · 1 hour 6 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
The National Museum of Industrial History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum in Bethlehem, PA, set in the former Electric Repair Shop of the Bethlehem Steel plant.
Glen Mills, PA · 1 hour 6 minutes from Reading
The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride is a fall haunted attraction at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills, PA, with a haunted hayride, the Bates Motel haunted house and the Revenge of the Scarecrows haunted trail.
Hellertown, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Lost River Caverns is a limestone show cave with an underground river in Hellertown, PA, giving guided walking tours since 1930.
Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a 92-acre public garden in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA, open daily year-round with seasonal exhibitions.
Bethlehem, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading
SteelStacks is ArtsQuest's 10-acre arts and entertainment campus beside the former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces in Bethlehem, PA.
Media, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Tyler Arboretum is a 650-acre arboretum in Media, PA, with 17 miles of hiking trails, historic trees and grounds the arboretum dates to 1681.
Bethlehem, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading
Wind Creek Event Center is a concert and comedy venue at the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino resort in Bethlehem, PA, on the former Bethlehem Steel property.
Bethlehem, PA · 1 hour 7 minutes from Reading
Zoellner Arts Center is Lehigh University's performing arts center in Bethlehem, PA, with Baker Hall, the Diamond Theater and the Fowler Black Box Theatre.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 8 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Adventure Sports in Hershey is a family fun park in Hershey, PA, four miles south of town, with go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, escape rooms, a driving range and an arcade.
Ashland, PA · 1 hour 8 minutes from Reading
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train is an anthracite coal mine tour and steam train ride in Ashland, PA. It has welcomed visitors since 1962.
Bath, PA · 1 hour 8 minutes from Reading · Free
Seiple Farms is a pick-your-own farm in Bath, PA, with a 40-acre pumpkin patch and a 22-acre corn maze each fall, strawberries in late spring and a sunflower festival in summer.
Kennett Square, PA · 1 hour 9 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Longwood Gardens is a botanical garden in Kennett Square, PA, with historic conservatories, fountain gardens and nearly 200 acres open to the public.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 10 minutes from Reading · Over $50 a person
Hersheypark is a theme park in Hershey, PA, with 13 coasters, over 40 family rides, the 11-acre Boardwalk water park in summer, and ZooAmerica included with admission.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 10 minutes from Reading
Hershey Theatre is a 1,904-seat performing arts theater in downtown Hershey, PA, presenting touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy, classical music and dance.
Lansford, PA · 1 hour 10 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
No. 9 Mine Museum is a guided coal mine tour and museum in Lansford, PA.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 11 minutes from Reading
Hersheypark Stadium is an open-air concert and sports stadium in Hershey, PA, in the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex. It has 15,641 permanent seats and room for 30,000 at festival concerts.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 11 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
The Hershey Story is a museum about Milton S. Hershey and the town that bears his name, on Chocolate Avenue in Hershey, PA.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 11 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
ZooAmerica is an 11 acre walk-through zoo of North American wildlife in Hershey, PA, next to Hersheypark. It is open year round and takes about an hour to walk.
Sellersville, PA · 1 hour 12 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Sellersville Theater is a 325 seat live music and comedy venue in Sellersville, PA, with the Washington House hotel and restaurant next door. It books five or more shows a week.
Pequea, PA · 1 hour 12 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Sickman's Mill is a creek tubing outfitter and seasonal bar at an old mill on the Pequea Creek in Pequea, PA, south of Lancaster. Tubing runs Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 13 minutes from Reading
GIANT Center is a 10,500-seat arena in Hershey, PA, and the home of the Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Washington Capitals. It also hosts concerts, comedy, ice shows, family shows and PIAA championships.
Easton, PA · 1 hour 13 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
HangDog Outdoor Adventure is a four-story high ropes course with two 240 foot ziplines in Easton, PA, off Route 78. It has an adult Adventure Course, a Kids Course and a brewery on site.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 13 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Hershey Gardens is a 23-acre botanical garden in Hershey, PA, across from The Hotel Hershey. It opened in 1937 and includes a rose garden, theme gardens, a Children's Garden and an indoor Butterfly Atrium.
Media, PA · 1 hour 13 minutes from Reading
The Media Theatre is a nonprofit live theater on State Street in Media, PA, producing a Broadway Series and a Youth Ensemble Series of shows. The 2026-27 Broadway Series opened October 1 with School of Rock.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 14 minutes from Reading · Free
Hershey's Chocolate World is a chocolate attraction and store in Hershey, PA, with free entry and a free Chocolate Tour ride. Paid add-ons include Create Your Own Candy Bar, the Great Candy Expedition and Hershey Trolley Works tours.
Hershey, PA · 1 hour 14 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Hershey Trolley Works runs guided trolley tours of Hershey, PA, boarding outside Hershey's Chocolate World. Conductors perform the story of Milton Hershey and the town on a 70 to 75 minute loop.
Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 14 minutes from Reading
The Highmark Mann is a nonprofit open-air concert venue in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, with the covered TD Pavilion, the Great Lawn and the Skyline Stage.
Media, PA · 1 hour 14 minutes from Reading · Free
Linvilla Orchards is a farm, farm market and garden center in Media, PA, with pick-your-own fruit, hayrides, a playground, fishing and barnyard animals. Parking and entry to the grounds are free; the hayrides and activities are ticketed.
Easton, PA · 1 hour 15 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Crayola Experience is an indoor creative play attraction in downtown Easton, PA, on Centre Square. Its 65,000 square feet hold hands-on coloring, drawing and play attractions for families.
Lehighton, PA · 1 hour 15 minutes from Reading · Over $50 a person
Jim Thorpe River Adventures is a guided whitewater rafting outfitter on the Lehigh River, based at the Lehighton Outdoor Center in Lehighton, PA. Trips range from an easy family float to the 13-mile BigTime Whitewater run.
Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 15 minutes from Reading
The Philadelphia Zoo is a zoo in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, at 34th Street and Girard Avenue. It calls itself America's first zoo.
Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 15 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Please Touch Museum is a children's museum in Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA. The museum says it is best for children from about six months through age 8, with a carousel on the main level.
Easton, PA · 1 hour 15 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Raub's Farm Market is a farm market on Tatamy Road in Easton, PA. It sells local produce, farm eggs, jams and ice cream seven days a week and runs a 7-acre corn maze, hay rides and a corn pit each fall.
Nottingham, PA · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Herr's Factory Tour is a guided walk through the Herr's snack plant in Nottingham, PA. Tours run Monday through Wednesday and must be booked ahead.
Hummelstown, PA · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Indian Echo Caverns is a show cave on Swatara Creek in Hummelstown, PA, open to the public since 1929. The grounds, called Echo Dell, add gem mining at Gem Mill Junction, a petting barnyard, a playground and free picnic areas.
Nazareth, PA · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading · Under $20 a person
Martin Guitar's factory in Nazareth, PA, offers a one-hour guided factory tour and a free museum. Tours leave weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; the museum, 1833 Shop and Pickin' Parlor are open weekdays 9 to 4:30.
Wilmington, DE · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Nemours Estate is the 77-room mansion, chauffeur's garage and 200 acres of French-inspired formal gardens built for Alfred I. duPont in Wilmington, DE.
Philadelphia, PA · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum at the top of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA. It is open five days a week, with Friday evenings running until 8:45 PM.
Easton, PA · 1 hour 16 minutes from Reading
The State Theatre Center for the Arts is a 1,549-seat historic theater on Northampton Street in downtown Easton, PA. It books touring concerts, comedians, Broadway tours, ballet, tribute bands and holiday shows.