It’s summertime, the perfect season for getting outside and exploring. Why not get to know Berks a bit better by gathering friends and family for a fun scavenger hunt? We’ve done the research for you and have put together a trip to take you through all corners of the county.
1. Stop at a Signature Landmark.
Nothing signifies Reading and Berks quite like the architectural wonder that is The Pagoda.
98 Duryea Drive, Reading | readingpagoda.com
2. Take in a FREE Concert.
Enjoy the Berks Arts Bandshell Concert Series Fridays at 7pm, July 9-30. This year marks the 30th anniversary.
1044 Washington St., Reading | berksarts.org
3. Putt, Putt a Hole-In-One.
Family-owned and -operated since 1952, see who gets the top score at the 27-hole course at Schell’s Miniature Golf.
4625 N. 5th St. Hwy, Temple | schellsminiaturegolf.com
4. Scoop it up.
What could be more delicious than a twistee treat served from a cone-shaped building? Visit The Cone in Wernersville for a refreshing dessert.
55 Penn Avenue, Wernersville | Facebook: @TheIceCreamConeWernersville
5. Farm Friends.
Meet goats, birds, llamas, monkeys and more at Oley Turnpike Dairy’s zoo.
6213 Oley Turnpike Rd., Oley | oleyturnpikedairy.com
6. I Spy Birds of Prey!
Head to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton for wildlife exploring and hiking trails suited to all experience levels.
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton | hawkmountain.org
7. Appreciate Art.
View the galleries, special exhibits and even take in a planetarium show at the Reading Public Museum.
500 Museum Rd., Reading | readingpublicmuseum.org
8. Grill and Chill.
At The Tiki Bar in Earlville, patrons can work on their grilling skills, ordering steak, chicken, a veggie steamer or tuna steak. Don’t forget to order a Hurricane.
1150 Manatawny Rd., Boyertown | tikibarpa.com
9. Hunt for Hidden Treasure.
On Sundays from 5am to 1pm, head to Willow Glen in Sinking Spring for fantastic flea market finds. Weather permitting April-November.
94 Park Avenue, Sinking Spring | willowglenfleamarket.com
10. Cool off Naturally.
Put on some comfortable walking shoes, bring a light jacket, and schedule a tour of the continuously 54-degree natural wonder that is Crystal Cave.
963 Crystal Cave Rd., Kutztown | crystalcavepa.com
11. Ride the Rails.
Book a scenic trip on a Colebrookdale Railroad stagecoach and explore the secret valley. You may even opt for in-car dining.
64 S. Washington St., Boyertown | colebrookdalerailroad.com
12. Visit PA History.
Visit the site of Daniel Boone’s birth: The Daniel Boone Homestead. Get a glimpse of the community that formed in the Oley Valley during the colonial period through exhibits, programs and tours.
400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro | thedanielboonehomestead.org
13. Support Local Farmers.
For fresh produce and homemade products, visit the Antietam Valley Farmers’ and Artists’ Market July 26 or Aug. 23 (with dates running through December) from 5-7pm. Each month carries a theme. July is “History of Carsonia Park and the Antietam Area” and August is “Back to School.”
Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center, Pennside | farmersmarket.antietamvalley.org
14. Car Cruise.
Love vintage vehicles? Visit the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown Monday through Saturday, regardless of weather, and view to your heart’s desire.
6180 Morgantown Rd., Morgantown | classicautomall.com
Want to win a fabulous prize package?
Share your scavenger hunt stop images on Instagram with the hashtag #BCLScavengerHunt. For each post you share showing a stop on the hunt, you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize package with goodies from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Colebookdale Railroad and BCL. The contest runs now through Aug. 1, so get to it!
P.S.: Don’t forget to set your profiles to public so we can see that you’ve shared and can enter you into the drawing.
