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Berks County Heritage Center Attraction Details
Berks County Heritage Center
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
Berks County Heritage Center is a historical interpretive complex commemorating important eras of our cultural history. The Gruber Wagon Works, a National Historic Landmark; C. Howard Hiester Canal Center; Wertz;s (Red) Bridge; Herb Garden; and the Distlefink are all encompassed within the Heritage Center. Please join us for a tour of these nationally acclaimed collections representing our early transportation history.

The Heritage Center operates for tours May through October, Tuesday through Sat. 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. and Sunday 12:00-5:00. Feel free to enjoy the park all year round.

Address:
2201 Tulpehocken Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610

Phone: 610-374-8839

Handicap Access? Y




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History Tours Nearby
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Hotels & Motels Nearby
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Biking Nearby
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Shopping Nearby
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Golfing Nearby
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Dance Performances Nearby
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Music Nearby
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Hunting & Fishing Nearby
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Theatre Nearby
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Festivals & Fairs Nearby
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Historic Places Nearby
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Monuments Nearby
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Bird Watching Nearby
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Boating & Sailing Nearby
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Tours Nearby
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Country Markets Nearby
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State & National Parks Nearby
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National Historic Parks Nearby
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Lectures & Seminars Nearby
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Nature Centers Nearby
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River Adventures Nearby
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Farm Tours Nearby
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