Arlin’s Guide to Reading
Neighborhoods
A beautiful, walkable neighborhood with too many unique restaurants to list separately. A "foodie's" dream come true! Look up the West Reading website for a complete list.
16 locals recommend
West Reading
A beautiful, walkable neighborhood with too many unique restaurants to list separately. A "foodie's" dream come true! Look up the West Reading website for a complete list.
Food scene
Knights Pub below Stokesay Castle, only a few minutes away, gives you a good time and good food at an affordable price
7 locals recommend
Stokesay Castle & The Knight's Pub
141 Stokesay Castle LnKnights Pub below Stokesay Castle, only a few minutes away, gives you a good time and good food at an affordable price
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Mount Penn
2101 Howard BoulevardDelicious restaurant!
Sweet Ride Ice Cream
542 Penn AveThe perfect old-time ice cream parlor.
Fairgrounds Farmers Market
2934 N 5th Street HwyFresh fruit and produce, Amish-made baked goods, etc
Fresh fruit and produce, Amish-made baked goods, etc
11 locals recommend
PA Dutch Farmer's Market of Wyomissing
845B Woodland RdFresh fruit and produce, Amish-made baked goods, etc
Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery
5035 Bernville RdIce cream and food close to Blue Marsh Lake
Scoupe Deville
3365 Main StAnother great ice cream spot!
Pike Cafe
930 Pike StGreat food, pub atmosphere, free parking
Amazing PA Dutch buffet about 35 minutes away. The best smorgasbord I've ever been to!
131 locals recommend
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy DrAmazing PA Dutch buffet about 35 minutes away. The best smorgasbord I've ever been to!
If you like whole foods that are nutritious and healthy like we do, this is your place! Eat in the restaurant, get food delivered, or buy prepared meals to make cooking easier on your trip!
Clean Eatz
If you like whole foods that are nutritious and healthy like we do, this is your place! Eat in the restaurant, get food delivered, or buy prepared meals to make cooking easier on your trip!
Salt & Light Cafe
Good coffee & crepes!
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Doc and Bubba's
Very popular restaurant! You will need to make reservations.
Smokey Bones Reading
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Coastal Grille
2713 N Meridian BlvdChili's Grill & Bar
Panera Bread
Stampede Barbecue
4372 Morgantown RdMISSION BBQ
Moe's Southwest Grill
Exeter Family Restaurant
4800 Perkiomen AveOur favorite breakfast diner! Open 24 hours, too!
Mount Penn Family Restaurant
3108 Perkiomen AveSimply Bold Cafe
550 Penn AveChatty Monks Brewing Company
610 Penn AveRegal Buffet
Delicious Chinese Buffet!
Sports and Entertainment
Santander Arena
700 Penn StConcerts, Hockey, Trade shows... Many events to choose from
Watch the Philadelphia Phillies AA affiliate Reading Phillies play ball all summer long.
7 locals recommend
FirstEnergy Stadium
1900 Centre AveWatch the Philadelphia Phillies AA affiliate Reading Phillies play ball all summer long.
Santander Performing Arts Center
136 N 6th StConcerts, comedians, and good times here...
Maple Grove Raceway
30 Stauffer Park LnLoud, fast cars found here...
Any kind of family fun you want - arcade, go-karts, trampoline park, laser tag
9 locals recommend
The Works in Wyomissing
1109 Bern RdAny kind of family fun you want - arcade, go-karts, trampoline park, laser tag
Cabela's
100 Cabela DrGreat store for the outdoor enthusiast, about 35 minutes away
Sightseeing
The Pagoda
98 Duryea DrA beautiful place to view the city of Reading. Closed dusk to dawn.
William Penn Memorial Fire Tower
2500 Skyline DrHistoric Mt. Penn Fire Tower
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum RdGoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington StNature
Hike the many trails and old railroad beds for amazing nature and views within sight of the city.
Neversink Mountain
Hike the many trails and old railroad beds for amazing nature and views within sight of the city.
A perfect spot for nature lovers! A gorgeous lake with a swimming area and many miles of hiking/biking trails.
40 locals recommend
Blue Marsh National Recreation Area
A perfect spot for nature lovers! A gorgeous lake with a swimming area and many miles of hiking/biking trails.
Antietam Lake Park
230 Angora RdLake/trails for nature lovers
A beautiful trail following the Schuylkill River all the way from Reading to Philadelphia.
Schuylkill River Trail Brentwood Trailhead
Schuylkill River TrailA beautiful trail following the Schuylkill River all the way from Reading to Philadelphia.
Years ago, a landowner collected and planted many types of trees. Today, it’s a beautiful place to hike and enjoy
9 locals recommend
Nolde Forest - Sawmill
3025 New Holland RdYears ago, a landowner collected and planted many types of trees. Today, it’s a beautiful place to hike and enjoy
Another beautiful spot along the Schuykill River Trail
19 locals recommend
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
2083 Tulpehocken RdAnother beautiful spot along the Schuykill River Trail