Kimberly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Revolutionary War's most significant Encampment. Take a driving Tour through the park. A great & safe activity during national health crisis.
179 locals recommend
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrRevolutionary War's most significant Encampment. Take a driving Tour through the park. A great & safe activity during national health crisis.
History Tour, (we learn something new every time we go), Walking, 577 acres of Nature Park. Pack a Picnic Basket. Only 3 minutes away.
11 locals recommend
Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone RdHistory Tour, (we learn something new every time we go), Walking, 577 acres of Nature Park. Pack a Picnic Basket. Only 3 minutes away.
Over 7,500 acres of Hiking Trails and Lake & Fishing. Pack a Picnic Lunch.
40 locals recommend
French Creek State Park
843 Park RdOver 7,500 acres of Hiking Trails and Lake & Fishing. Pack a Picnic Lunch.
COOL OFF! Take a dip, paddle boat or canoe, Great views, Great Day! Pack a picnic.
French Creek Pool & Boats
865 Park RdCOOL OFF! Take a dip, paddle boat or canoe, Great views, Great Day! Pack a picnic.
The Warhouse Gym
2920 St Lawrence AveSo many guests come to visit. Find out why.
Outstanding Views, High Elevations, Intermediate Difficulty, Great Day & only 5 minutes away.
Monocacy Hill Recreation Area
42 Geiger RdOutstanding Views, High Elevations, Intermediate Difficulty, Great Day & only 5 minutes away.
Lots & Lots of Rock...IF YOU LIKE TO ROCK! Awesome Views! Okay, there is an easier way too. Fun for everyone.
50 locals recommend
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
1700 Hawk Mountain RdLots & Lots of Rock...IF YOU LIKE TO ROCK! Awesome Views! Okay, there is an easier way too. Fun for everyone.
An entire living village that including a home, barn , etc that you can walk through, self-guided. So fun & educational. Minutes away.
18 locals recommend
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
2 Mark Bird LnAn entire living village that including a home, barn , etc that you can walk through, self-guided. So fun & educational. Minutes away.
The Pagoda
98 Duryea DrOnly 10 minutes from Sanctuary of the Swan. com
Birdsboro Climbing Quarry
Haycreek RoadRave Reviews from many Guests for Birdsboro Rock Climbing!
Cultural Center in West Reading of History & Art you stay at Sanctuary of the Swan . com
21 locals recommend
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum RdCultural Center in West Reading of History & Art you stay at Sanctuary of the Swan . com
There is so much lovely hiking in Chester County. Try to Google: The Battleaxe Cult, located in "Free Love Valley", and ironically an axe murder occurred there as well. This was a Free Love Cult that extended way past the bounds of matrimony. Naked orgies in the woods, etc. THE BIG SURPRISE IS THAT THIS OCCURRED IN THE 1840's. You can see the remnants of the area, and all of the landmark houses. http://midatlanticroots.com/drupal/chester-county/battle-axes-free-love-valley
Chester County
There is so much lovely hiking in Chester County. Try to Google: The Battleaxe Cult, located in "Free Love Valley", and ironically an axe murder occurred there as well. This was a Free Love Cult that extended way past the bounds of matrimony. Naked orgies in the woods, etc. THE BIG SURPRISE IS THAT THIS OCCURRED IN THE 1840's. You can see the remnants of the area, and all of the landmark houses. http://midatlanticroots.com/drupal/chester-county/battle-axes-free-love-valley
Food scene
Exeter Family Restaurant
4800 Perkiomen AveFamily restuarant, home style cooking
Wonderful source of restaurants, baked goods, produce & much more!
11 locals recommend
PA Dutch Farmer's Market of Wyomissing
845B Woodland RdWonderful source of restaurants, baked goods, produce & much more!
Traveler advice
Getting around
https://visitwestreading.com/
Penn Avenue in West Reading is a Cultural Center for eating, drinking & Art. Lots to do, and only 10 minutes from Sanctuary of the swan. com
Don't miss
http://pacoveredbridges.com/berks-county/berks-county-bridge
Visit Historic Berk's Counties Covered Bridges. What a great activity during a pandemic!
Don't miss
https://lancasterpa.com/
Only 45 minutes away from Lancaster PA, the Heart of Amish Country.