Great views of the area from atop the mountain. Didn't go inside the pagoda because it was closed…read morewhen we arrived on our unplanned visit. The only thing I disliked (hated) about the visit was the amount of litter and trash in the woods and area surrounding the pagoda. Come on, folks! :( If in Reading or nearby, check it out!

On this cloudy day, the winding drive up to the pagoda was still enjoyable and worth the trip…read more It was disappointing that pagoda itself is closed to the public. You cannot walk on it or around it. Additionally the surrounding trails are closed and locked. While the area could use some restoration but it's still so worth visiting! Seems like a missed tourist opportunity for Reading. Regardless the view from it, even on a crummy weather day, is still spectacular. Take the drive up, you'll be glad you did!

Love the converted old farmhouse. You can really feel the history and the character of the…read morebuilding, which enhances the wine tasting experience. It feels like you're visiting the home of an old friend. We particularly enjoy the dry red wines and the sweet wines that Ridgewood offers. For the reds, the Merlot and Cab Franc were noteworthy for their balance and nice finishes. The Merlot was silky, oaky and smooth approach. The Cab Franc is a bit spicier, bolder and robust - wine to pair with a nice, hearty meat dish. On the sweet side of things, the Diamond is a subtle, light choice for those who are prone to be turned-off by heavier, acidic reds. The Peach Splendor is a pleasant surprise with a fresh, light, fruit-forward feel. Pair this with some chocolate squares if you're enjoying it after a meal. The Olde Orchard has a great "fall season" feel, complete with elements of apple pie, a hint of tartness and a blend of sweet. Finally, the Underground is a rising star that everyone seems to be discovering lately. It's a Merlot family member that gains a unique, but delicious flavor thanks to be un-oaked. Elements of blackberry and rose petals, with a semi-sweet finish and a nice, fuller body. This one has a little bit of everything and is probably the most intriguing option on the menu. Very clean. Very smooth. Be sure to give it a shot.

Absolutely beautiful winery! Loved the seasonal watermelon wine this summer. The sangria was so…read moregood, too. I'm more of a sweet wine kind of person and they had a sufficient supply of choices for someone like me.

This museum has tons to see and is even better because it is more of a local museum (so not super…read moretraffic heavy). Free parking and plenty of interesting things to see. I went for their version of the bodies exhibit and was not disappointed! It may be graphic for younger children, but it's extremely fascinating!!!

This my go to spot in West Reading to entertain the grandkids. The kid friendly exhibits change…read moreseveral times a year and are an excellent way for them to blow off steam. This time they had an exhibit featuring Harley Davidson motorcycles. One on display was the motorcycle ridden by Peter Fonda in Born to be Wild. Past exhibits included Teenage Ninja Turtles and Thomas Trains. There are also plenty of interesting things for adults. They have a seasonal display of Christmas trees decorated with ornaments from around the world. A modern art exhibit is also at the museum for the next couple of months.

Really cool place to browse and support local business. Kids loved all of the cool stones and other…read moreunique items.

Randi is wonderful and so is her shop. She is knowledgeable and has wonderful classes. It is…read moredefinitely worth the drive for me. I'm so glad I found this little shop. Her readings are also 'spot on'.

The Reading Area Fire Fire Fighters Museum is a must see place to visit in Reading, PA. The…read morememorabilia, the fire trucks, the fire fighters clothes and tools, artwork, Wanamaker furniture collection, and architecture is just amazing. The tour guides are real life heroes who served the Reading Area with pride and passion and they do their jobs with the same passion and knowledge. I recommend that everyone should take an hour or two and see this incredible place! Thank you!

What a historic hidden gem! The tours are given by our retired finest on I think a Tuesday. Call…read moreahead; the are really only there one day a week. You don't have to be a fire history buff to enjoy this place. The Victorian era artifacts on the second and third floors are like none I have ever seen. This place operates on donations and there is a box to give right inside the door. Take the time to go visit; it really is amazing to hear about the Wanamaker room and what life for fire fighters was like in the 1800s.

Great family fun ! first off we visit the arcade and go…read morekarts/ fun center often and already posted great reviews. Restaurant: never visited because of mixed reviews. TODAY we decided to give it a try . LOVED IT! great seating, fast service ,many options . even vegetarian pizza is old school thin hand rolled italian style +++++ marinara is real gravy loaded with flavor red sauce is nice traditional burgers are huge patties pretzel app is a good starter adult beverages also service was fast and professional our server Joey was amazing and very helpful. it's a restaurant it's not fast food and the prices are normal. food is fresh not frozen . highly recommend you give it a try on your visit

This place is huge and loud! Make sure you are ready to take on bright lights and lots of loud toys…read moreand kids! If you have kids, this place would be a blast. The good news is that there is a bar and lots of places to wash your hands. I was here for my nephew's birthday and they severed pizza, it was okay. On the way out of the door I saw someone eating a philly cheesesteak and it looked so good, I almost walked back inside to order one. I would be interested to see what others thought!

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.

Our church group chartered White Star to go on a trip to Charleston and Savannah. The trip schedule…read morewas good and both hotel accommodations were great but... the bus was very disappointing after paying extra to take a chartered bus instead of our church bus. The bathroom had no water to flush the toilet so not useable and smelled, the electrical outlets didn't work to be able to charge your devices , but the most aggravating was tires were not balanced/out of round-it was one of the worst rides I've ever taken. If you wanted to do a word search or crossword puzzle there would be no way to stead your pencil to do so. I was very disappointed and so were the other riders on this trip!!

I would not recommend White Star Tours, especially for travelers with disabilities or mobility…read morechallenges. The trip was poorly organized, lacked communication totally about activity accessibility or where we were even going, and several people in our group were unable to participate because they couldn't manage stairs or long walks. It was disappointing to see people spend nearly $2,000 only to sit and wait for everyone else to be done sightseeing. The "included meals" were literally just thrown together, no restaurants. We ate at 2 campsites both an hour away from the hotel where the 4H and then some lady who owned a campsite made 1 meal. No choice of anything. You either ate what they made or you didn't eat until the next day at the hotel continental breakfast. I brought my own granola bars and ate them for lunch and dinner. The bus restroom was not allowed to be used, and the charging outlets didn't work. The only positive part of the experience was our driver, who was friendly. We spent hourssss on the bus driving to places too in West Virginia that weren't even that great to see.