Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. Here are three unique options for you, depending on how far you want to drive. Visit one, or visit all of them. How far will you go? Salem—20 Minutes Away Hop in the car and head to Salem. I'll disclose that I'm a former resident of this unique little city before I tell you it's a worthwhile place to visit on any given weekend. The photos included above show one of the many interseting demonstrations that the city offers with no charge—just show up at the right place and the …
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! Asian Fare Oye's Restaurant and Bar Mandarin Bangkok Spice Chinatown Cafe Italian Fare Ristorante Pavarotti Venetian Moon Irish Fiare Grumpy Doyle's Swiss Bites Swissbakexpress For more of Reading's dining selections—particularly its American fare—take a look at our food and dining directory. Check out …
No journey is complete without scouring the local stores for unique trinkets or picking up a gift or two for friends and family back home. Today, get out and explore the unique local stores and all they have to offer. See what treasures you can discover. Check out more articles from this week's Patch Passport to Reading series.
If you’re looking for a little escape, trek on down to The Salon on Haven. This full service hair salon includes a number of additional options. The Wash Room awaits you with relaxing deep conditioning treatments. “If you are looking for full pampering, we invite you to attend a memorable event,” said owner Jacqui Bento. “We offer Blow-Dry Boot Camp where you and a friend learn how to create that salon look at home.” The Salon on Haven also hosts spray tan parties for you and your friends where you can get “that paradise tan that you have been dreaming about.” “Our Glitter and Glam Party is…
If you have any interest in Reading’s history, you’ll find no better place to learn about it than at the library. The building and organization itself unites two strains of the towns history—it’s two century book-lending tradition and its tradition of strong public schools. Up until 1981, the building currently known as the Reading Public Library served as the Highland School, and it’s structure demonstrates its history. A simple trip up the stairs will feel a bit strange, and that’s because those steps were constructed for people with much shorter legs. You know, children. Just as Reading’s …
Jordan’s Furniture For a reliable good time for both you and the kids at an unlikely location, head to the Jordan’s Furniture on Walkers Brook Drive. Currently, kids and families are flocking to the location to view the last installment of the Harry Potter movie franchise at the Jordan’s IMAX theater, but there’s plenty of reason to visit the location outside of a special effects-packed blockbuster. For the daring and athletically inclined, kids of most ages can try their hand at the trapeze. If sweets are more your speed, the Beantown store just inside sells individual flavors of Jelly Belly…
Demolition crews may have taken down the Atlantic Market, but a piece of it still remains. Following the close of the market, some of the meat department's former customers urged Greg Chesnulovitch to keep the the butcher portion of the operation going. So, just under two years ago, Chesnulovitch and a number of other Atlantic veterans opened the Olde Redding Butcher Shoppe. Check out more articles from this week's Patch Passport to Reading series.
Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to Reading Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories and photos showing off the best of Reading. And you can tell us what you love about Reading, and we'll include it as part of our project.We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer.And although everything will appear this week…
