A fun afternoon with kids can be spent, relatively cheaply by driving up Mt. Penn in Reading and touring both the Pagoda and the William Penn Fire Tower. To climb to the top of the Pagoda is only $1 per person and the Fire Tower is by donation. Both give you beautiful views of the city and neighboring communities.
At the Fire Tower, you'll find picnic tables, perfect for eating lunch in the afternoon, and behind, in front and around both sites are well maintained trails.
As you begin your climb up the Fire Tower, make sure to check out this inlay (you'll miss it if you don't look for it). It's towards the bottom of the stairs and above your head as you begin the climb. The coat of arms is that of William Penn.
The William Penn Fire Tower is only open on the third Saturday of each month from noon until 5 p.m.
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