The Pagoda

Category: Tourist attraction in Reading, Pennsylvania

Address: 98 Duryea Dr, Reading, PA 19602, USA

Reviews

Me Dawn

Aug 6, 2022

Gave 4 stars only because I couldn't rate inside as it wasn't open. The view and overall decision to visit did not disappoint. It was beautiful and would visit if in the area again.

karly15kutie

Jun 7, 2022

there is no wrong time to come and admire the reading pagoda! it is beautiful at any time of day. the architecture is absolutely incredible, anyone would enjoy admiring the pagoda. i also adventure the woods right nearby and there was a lot of cool graffiti! definitely a cool walk to go along with the trip

Eneydi Correa

Mar 29, 2022

The most beautiful view of reading,such peaceful place to be.. I like going here whenever I have had a long stressful day or just to relax.100 % recommended..you could get the most amazing pictures here…go watch the sunset ,unbelievable views 😍😍😍😍😍

CHETAN HEBBAR

Feb 22, 2022

Lovely place at the top of the Penn hills at Reading, PA. The chambers are locked and cannot go up due to covid 19( 2/22/22)

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Questions & Answers

Is it still open?

Joshua Figueroa | Sep 3, 2020
Connie Kline | Sep 4, 2020

I don't believe they are, but there is a truck there that sells cotton candy, and just the view alone, is worth ur trip!

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Why is this not open. Get your act together city of reading. There is no reason to have it closed except to purposely hurt the economy

William George | Jul 16, 2021
Denise Mitchell | Jul 17, 2021

We were there 2 weeks ago and it said that the pagoda was closed due to remodeling and covid. We just enjoyed the outside and walked around.

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Is this place always open to the public?

Truth Speaker | Jul 30, 2020
Felo calle | Jul 31, 2020

Yes is close

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Wat time is best to go visit the padoga are we allow to see the view with the covic19

Melvin Romero | Jul 30, 2020
Deztynee Diaz | Jul 31, 2020

You can go there at anytime an personal opinion is at night looks nice lit up with all the light of the city surrounding it

Can I host a car meet there? What day would be best?

MpowerMike 570 | Jul 30, 2020
Gregory Huebler | Jul 31, 2020

A small meet yes

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Will a 4 cylinder car like a Nissan Sentra make it to the top of the mount?

Kathy Babcock | Jul 31, 2019
Nate H | Aug 1, 2019

It wont make it buddy

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What are some facts about the reading pagoda

Marjorie Leon | Jul 31, 2019
Christopher Lilley | Aug 1, 2019

Completed in 1908 at a cost of $50,000, the pagoda was intended to be the hotel/restaurant centerpiece of a luxury resort. When plans for the rest of the resort were abandoned, the 7-story wooden building on 10 acres of land was donated to Reading in 1911. It is now part of the Mount Penn Reserve, 1,595 acres of municipally-owned land. The Pagoda is 28 feet wide, 50 feet long, and 72 feet tall. Perched on the edge of a cliff, 620 feet above the city and 886 feet above sea level, it offers a 30-mile panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside. The Pagoda is owned by the City of Reading but is managed and preserved by the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda. It serves as a symbol of the City of Reading. The Pagoda is also the home of Pagoda Skyline, Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization formed in 1969 to help with the restoration and preservation of the Pagoda, the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower and Skyline Drive.

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Can you drive up at night to see the lights?

Marlo ChΓ‘vez | Jul 28, 2021
Chandrika Seepurshad | Jul 29, 2021

Yes you can The police do patrol and may ask you to move along if they feel you are loitering...

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Is The Pagoda for sale?

Argentina Ramirez | May 31, 2021
Jeffry Then | Jun 1, 2021

Nope

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