Abbe’s guidebook
Food scene
Farm-to-table meals, delicious beverages, health conscious sweet treats, gluten free and vegan options. My favorite items are the meat and potato bowl, cornbread, energy balls, and any of the hot beverages (blue latte, bee's knees).
The Farmhouse Kitchen
426 Penn AveFarm-to-table meals, delicious beverages, health conscious sweet treats, gluten free and vegan options. My favorite items are the meat and potato bowl, cornbread, energy balls, and any of the hot beverages (blue latte, bee's knees).
Local vendors selling food, groceries, meats, beverages, local artisan crafts, and more! My favorite stands are Stark Juices, Country Lane Organics, and Half Dozen Bakery.
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Fairgrounds Farmers Market
2934 N 5th Street HwyLocal vendors selling food, groceries, meats, beverages, local artisan crafts, and more! My favorite stands are Stark Juices, Country Lane Organics, and Half Dozen Bakery.
Raw dairy, grass fed beef, prepared foods, and more! Try the frozen veggie burgers, gluten free chicken nuggets, and Texas salsa.
Hershey Harvest
3337 Kutztown RoadRaw dairy, grass fed beef, prepared foods, and more! Try the frozen veggie burgers, gluten free chicken nuggets, and Texas salsa.
Canned goods, local produce and snacks, fresh ice cream and other desserts.
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Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery
5035 Bernville RdCanned goods, local produce and snacks, fresh ice cream and other desserts.
Sightseeing
The Pagoda
98 Duryea DrHistorical landmark built in 1908.
Tons of connected trails on Mount Penn. Highlights include a waterfall and fruit orchard.
Antietam Lake Park
230 Angora RdTons of connected trails on Mount Penn. Highlights include a waterfall and fruit orchard.
Part of the Union Canal walking/biking trail. Historic buildings on the Tulpehocken river.
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Gring's Mill Erholungsgebiet
2083 Tulpehocken RdPart of the Union Canal walking/biking trail. Historic buildings on the Tulpehocken river.
Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project with a 1,150-acre man made lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental, visitor center, three boat launches, and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail and three interpretive trails, one being ADA accessible. Activities include swimming, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, hiking, equestrian and mountain bike riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching and other nature-oriented and outdoor activities.
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Blue Marsh Lake Park
Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project with a 1,150-acre man made lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental, visitor center, three boat launches, and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail and three interpretive trails, one being ADA accessible. Activities include swimming, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, hiking, equestrian and mountain bike riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching and other nature-oriented and outdoor activities.
French Creek State Park is an oasis for people and wildlife. Straddling the Schuylkill Highlands, the 7,730-acre park is the largest block of contiguous forest between Washington D.C. and New York City. Walking, hiking, camping, boating, and fishing are some of the activities.
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French Creek State Park
843 Park RdFrench Creek State Park is an oasis for people and wildlife. Straddling the Schuylkill Highlands, the 7,730-acre park is the largest block of contiguous forest between Washington D.C. and New York City. Walking, hiking, camping, boating, and fishing are some of the activities.
Shopping
Outdoor farmer's market with fresh fruits and vegetables, antiques, random flea market finds, hot food, and more! My favorite stands are EatMo Greens and Martin's Produce.
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Leesport Farmers Market
312 Gernants Church RdOutdoor farmer's market with fresh fruits and vegetables, antiques, random flea market finds, hot food, and more! My favorite stands are EatMo Greens and Martin's Produce.
Grocery Outlet
3260 North 5th Street HighwayDiscount groceries. The NOSH aisle is a favorite for bargains on healthier snacks.
Bargains galore on household items and snacks. They have more books than your local library.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
3240 North 5th Street HighwayBargains galore on household items and snacks. They have more books than your local library.
Echo Hill Country Store
244 Dryville RdOrganic and natural foods, bulk items, and more!
Neighborhoods
Oley
Historic district.
Hip neighborhood with breweries, handcrafted local trinkets, coffee shops, and fine dining.
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West Reading
Hip neighborhood with breweries, handcrafted local trinkets, coffee shops, and fine dining.