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ITINERARY
2h 39m120 miles7 stops
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Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
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Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
3
Reading Fightin Phils, FirstEnergy Stadium
The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through August at FirstEnergy Stadium. Spend a night outside while watching the top Phillies prospects. The Fightin Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Enjoy one of our 30 post-game fireworks shows. Or bring the family for a Sunday Family Fun Day. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Team keep things hopping throughout the season.
4
The Knight's Pub
5
Reading Rocks
6
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
7
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
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1
Start:Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
Reading, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(7) review
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610-1017
2
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
3
Start:Reading Fightin Phils, FirstEnergy Stadium
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(516) review
The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through August at FirstEnergy Stadium. Spend a night outside while watching the top Phillies prospects. The Fightin Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Enjoy one of our 30 post-game fireworks shows. Or bring the family for a Sunday Family Fun Day. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Team keep things hopping throughout the season.
4
Start:The Knight's Pub
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(53) review
141 Stokesay Castle Ln, Reading, PA 19606-9183
5
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
6
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
7
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
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What's the driving distance between Lancaster and Scranton?
The distance is 120 miles
What's the travel time between Lancaster and Scranton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 39m mins in normal traffic
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