The best things to do in Reading

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West Reading’s own Encrypted Escape Room West Reading drops you into cinematic missions like a Viking jailbreak, a vampire hunt at Bran…

Entrance is on 6th Ave Below Midtown! Restaurant, 600 Penn Ave Basement (West Reading)

West Reading’s own Encrypted Escape Room West Reading drops you into cinematic missions like a Viking jailbreak, a vampire hunt at Bran Castle, an alien invasion, even a dive inside Captain Nemo’s Nautilus, where quick thinking and teamwork make you the hero.

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Need a reset close to home this week? Reading Public Museum Arboretum spreads across 25 acres of curated trees and seasonal blooms, with…

1218 Parkside Dr S

Need a reset close to home this week? Reading Public Museum Arboretum spreads across 25 acres of curated trees and seasonal blooms, with Wyomissing Creek and footbridges setting the soundtrack, plus free self-guided tour maps so you can actually tell a beech from, well, not-a-beech.

From the Reading newsletter, August 5, 2026

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When the group chat can't decide between catching the game or button-mashing, Dave & Buster's Philadelphia delivers with massive screens, a…

325 N Christopher Columbus Blvd (Philadelphia)

When the group chat can't decide between catching the game or button-mashing, Dave & Buster's Philadelphia delivers with massive screens, a stacked arcade, and food plus craft cocktails or mocktails. Great for rallying the crew before an Eagles game or celebrating random Tuesday wins.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4012 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Manor Golf Club

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Laid-back course for golfers of all levels, featuring an 18-hole layout, a driving range and a pro shop.

153 Bran Rd

Laid-back course for golfers of all levels, featuring an 18-hole layout, a driving range and a pro shop.

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Country club featuring a bar and golf course, plus a patio with seating overlooking the course.

1637 Bernville Rd

Country club featuring a bar and golf course, plus a patio with seating overlooking the course.

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Libertee Grounds

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Relaxed bar for Asian American fare, plus a 9-hole mini-golf course.

1600 W Girard Ave Ste C5 (Philadelphia)

Relaxed bar for Asian American fare, plus a 9-hole mini-golf course.

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Trampoline

Entertainment

Amusement center featuring dodgeball, basketball, a ropes course, and pizza, plus a restroom.

9490 Blue Grass Rd (Philadelphia)

Amusement center featuring dodgeball, basketball, a ropes course, and pizza, plus a restroom.

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Bala Golf Club

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Private club featuring a challenging golf course through a picturesque countryside setting.

2200 Belmont Ave (Philadelphia)

Private club featuring a challenging golf course through a picturesque countryside setting.

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Art-house cinema screening independent, foreign & documentary films.

214 Walnut St (Philadelphia)

Art-house cinema screening independent, foreign & documentary films.

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Reading Pagoda

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Circa 1908, 7-story Japanese-style pagoda with sweeping views of the city from the top, plus a cafe.

98 Duryea Dr

Circa 1908, 7-story Japanese-style pagoda with sweeping views of the city from the top, plus a cafe.

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Juniata Golf Club

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Golf facility featuring a course with many par 3s and a pro shop.

1391 E Cayuga St (Philadelphia)

Golf facility featuring a course with many par 3s and a pro shop.

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Golf course with a shop, praised for its challenging design, and generally good condition.

14 Village Center Dr

Golf course with a shop, praised for its challenging design, and generally good condition.

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Family train service to Jim Thorpe, Port Clinton and other locations, featuring Santa Claus on holiday trains.

3501 Pottsville Pike

Family train service to Jim Thorpe, Port Clinton and other locations, featuring Santa Claus on holiday trains.

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Upscale, tech-infused mini-golf spot featuring modern technology and trendy vibes.

1625 Chestnut St (Philadelphia)

Upscale, tech-infused mini-golf spot featuring modern technology and trendy vibes.

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Schlegel Park Pool

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Public swimming pool, also featuring a splash pad and snack bar.

100 E Wyomissing Blvd

Public swimming pool, also featuring a splash pad and snack bar.

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Activity center where teams disarm paint, foam or slime bombs using arcade games, lasers and puzzles.

1218 Chestnut St (Philadelphia)

Activity center where teams disarm paint, foam or slime bombs using arcade games, lasers and puzzles.

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Well-maintained course featuring lush fairways and greens.

619 Prison Rd (Leesport)

Well-maintained course featuring lush fairways and greens.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

9490 Blue Grass Rd Ste H (Philadelphia)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Swing Evolutions

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Indoor golf center featuring simulators, a driving range, and a restroom, at Reading Mall.

4274 Perkiomen Ave

Indoor golf center featuring simulators, a driving range, and a restroom, at Reading Mall.

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Santander Arena

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This sports, music & theater complex, seating up to 8,800, is home to a minor league hockey team.

700 Penn St

This sports, music & theater complex, seating up to 8,800, is home to a minor league hockey team.

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Driving range and golf lessons alongside a mini golf course plus batting cages.

401 Cottman Ave (Philadelphia)

Driving range and golf lessons alongside a mini golf course plus batting cages.

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Country club offering an interesting golf course, plus a bar and fresh food.

5311 Perkiomen Ave

Country club offering an interesting golf course, plus a bar and fresh food.

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Entertainment option featuring intricately designed, handcrafted rooms for immersive escape games.

1425 Arch St Level B (Philadelphia)

Entertainment option featuring intricately designed, handcrafted rooms for immersive escape games.

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Long-running, 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a pro shop & snack bar.

800 Walnut Ln (Philadelphia)

Long-running, 18-hole golf course & practice facility with a pro shop & snack bar.

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Public golf course offering a challenging layout and a pub.

10 Stonehedge Dr (Fleetwood)

Public golf course offering a challenging layout and a pub.

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Franklin Square

Entertainment

Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint.

200 N 6th St (Philadelphia)

Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint.

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