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Best Things to Do in Reading

By travelguylife.com

Reading Center

Reading's Main Street commercial district contains a number of thriving independent companies concentrated within a few blocks.

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Parker Tavern

In Reading's early history, the Parker family is a significant figure.

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Jordan’s IMAX Theater

At its location in Reading, the retailer Jordan's Furniture unveiled an IMAX theatre in 2004.

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Lake Quannapowitt

The Great Pond, which spans more than 250 acres, is located on Reading's southeast side.

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Reading Town Forest

290 acres of secluded wilderness border the Ipswich River on its north side and are located to Reading's north.

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Quannapowitt Players

The Quannapowitt Players are a top-notch community theatre company with hundreds of fans. They have been a fixture in Reading's cultural landscape for nearly a century.

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BeanStalk Adventure Ropes Course

There is no shortage of physical activities in the Reading area, and Jordan's Furniture has an entire indoor ropes course waiting for you.

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Whitelam Books

A charming independent bookshop on Main Street offers a carefully curated selection of books in a range of genres, luring you inside.

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Bagel World

Bagel World has been a North Shore success story for more than 30 years, and the Reading location has been open for 25 years.

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Capt. Nathaniel Parker Red House

You may easily include this house in a walking tour since it is located at 77-83 Ash Street, just a few minutes' walk from the stores in Reading Center.

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