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BERNVILLE
1. Koziar’s Christmas Village - Exit #19 off of Rt.78, Take Rt.183 S.
to Bernville, Approx. 6 miles “The Greatest Christmas Display In The
U.S.A”. Our 66th Year! One of the Top 10 travel attractions in PA!
Open evenings in Nov. & Dec. See KOZIARSCHRISTMASVILLAGE.
COM or call 610-488-1110.
BETHEL/MIDWAY
2. Bethel Comfort Inn - Midway – Next to Trainer’s Midway Family
Restaurant, 72 rooms. Features: Handicapped rooms, some Jacuzzi’s,
corporate rooms, indoor pool, exercise room, meeting room. Central to
many small towns. Utilizing geothermal heat & A/C. 717-933-8888 Rt.
78, Exit 16 www.midwayholdings.com
3. Trainer’s Midway Family Restaurant - Family restaurant est. 1950
located “midway” between Bethel & Strausstown. Steaks, chops,
seafood, sandwiches, daily specials. Seniors & children’s menus. Banquet
facilities for 225. Comfort Inn next door. Take: I-78, Exit 16 or call: 717933-4402 www.midwayholdings.com
BOYERTOWN
4. Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles- Pennsylvania’s
Transportation History Museum. Rare PA vehicles and roadside
architecture, 85 S Walnuts St. Exhibits change frequently. Open 9:30-4
Daily except Mondays. Boyertownmuseum.org (610) 367-2090
Facebook.com/Boyertown.museum
BREINIGSVILLE
5. Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery - Tasting room situated, amid 18
acres of vineyard. Proudly showcasing PA grown wines, available for
tasting in a relaxed country setting. Open year round. Check our website
for hours and events, www.cloverhillwinery.com, 1-888-CLOVERHILL.
Located at 9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville, PA.
6. Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West - 230 Sycamore Road,
Breinigsville PA 18031; (610)398-6686; www.allentownwest.hgi.com
HAMBURG
7. Hamburg Family Center - Located at: 12 S. 3rd Street, 610-562-4007
8. Microtel Inn & Suites I-78 Rt. 61, Exit 29 B. 610-562-4234 A high
quality, affordably priced hotel with a wide variety of rooms to meet
your specific needs. 69 rooms, some suites, whirlpool baths, as well as
rooms for economy minded. Next door to Pappy T’s Pub & Lounge.
www.midwayholdings.com
9. Our Town Foundation - 335 State Street - Shop, Dine and Explore
Historic Downtown Hamburg. Located at the heart of the tour route
along Old Rt. 22. A nostalgic family experience. Welcome center located
behind Our Town Foundation. 610-562-3106 www.hamburgpa.org
10. Pappy T’s Pub & Lounge - I-78 Rt. 61, Exit 29B. 610-562-4234
An “everyone knows your name” style of comfortable & casual
establishment. 18 TV’s plus NTN Gaming. Next door to Microtel Inn
& Suites. Serving liquid refreshments & delicious foods daily. Call for
entertainment schedule. www.midwayholdings.com
11. Thren’s Auto Parts -515 Hawk Ridge Dr. Full line of automotive
parts, accessories, car detailing products, tools. Hours: Mon-Fri. 8a.m.close, Sat. 8a.m.-5p.m. Closed Sundays 610-562-7838
12. Hilltop Service, Inc. – Landscaping, erosion control, hydroseeding,
and hardscaping services provided to residential and commercial
customers since 1993. 610-562-3124 or email us at HilltopService@
comcast.net.
13. Reading Railroad Heritage Museum – 500 S. Third Street. For
adults and kids: see and touch real trains. Caboose tours, indoor
exhibits, model trains, films, museum store. Hours: Sat. 10 AM-4 PM,
Sun. Noon-4 PM. www.readingrailroad.org. (610-562-5513).
KEMPTON
14. The Country Seat, Inc. – Basketry, gourd weaving and chair seating,
supplies and kits. Handwoven baskets, beaded jewelry & woven seat
stools, chairs & porch rockers ready for gift giving. Classes offered year
round. 1013 Old Philly Pike, from Rt. 143 turn onto Hawk Mt. Rd. &
follow signs. Check website for hours. Closed Sunday. 610-756-6124
www.countryseat.com
KRUMSVILLE
15. Dietrich’s Meats & Country Store - I-78, Exit 40, Krumsville. Top
quality fresh & smoked meats, old-fashioned hickory smoked hams,
bacons & bolognas. Free samples Open 7 days
Call: 610-756-6344 www.dietrichsmeats.com
16. Pinnacle Ridge Winery - Tasting of award winning wine and
champagnes. Located on Old 22, ¾ mile east of Krumsville. Hours:
Sun – Fri. 12-6; Sat. 10-6. 610-756-4481 www.pinridge.com
17. Pine Hill RV Park - Large pull thru sites for big rigs, 30/50 AMP
service, cable TV, cabin, easy access to I-78 Minutes to Cabelas, Dorney
Park, and Kutztown Festival. Call 800-217-6776.
KUTZTOWN
18. Crystal Cave – Near Kutztown, 963 Crystal Cave Rd. Pennsylvania’s
greatest natural wonder. Offering underground cave tours, panning for
gemstones, mini golf, dutch food, ice cream parlor, museum, souvenir
shop. Open March 1 through November 30.
Call: 610-683-6765 www.crystalcavepa.com
19. Kutztown Area Historical Society - 212 South Whiteoak Street,
Kutztown. Our 1892 Public School Building is a cherished Victorian
gem on the National Register of Historic Places. We offer exhibits and
programs on Kutztown and East Penn Valley history and lore. www.
kutztownhistory.org or 610-683-7697.
20. Kutztown Folk Festival - PA Dutch Folklife Festival & celebration!
June 28 – July 6, 2014. 2,000 locally handmade quilts, 200 juried folk
artists, folklore. 5 stages of entertainment. Children’s farmyard theatre &
play area. PA Dutch food & farmer’s market. 10 to 8 pm
June 28 through July 5th; Sunday, July 6th 10 to 5 pm. Call: 1-888-6746136 www.kutztownfestival.com
21. PA German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown. PA Dutch folklife museum featuring
genealogical & cultural research library, tours of the mid-19th-century
farmstead and one room schoolhouse. Please Schedule tours in advance.
Call: 610-683-1589 for more information, or visit www.kutztown.edu/
pgchc
22. Kutztown Tavern - 272 W. Main Street, Kutztown, PA. Casual
dining tucked away on historic Main Street, Kutztown. Menu including
everything from delicious steaks to gourmet pizzas and salads. Brunch
served Sundays from 11 am to 2 p.m. (610) 683-9600
www.kutztowntavern.com.
23. Super 8 Motel Allentown/Kutztown - 2160 Golden Key Road, I-78
Exit-45 610-285-4880 Free breakfast, Wi-Fi in rooms and micro-fridge.
Weekly Rates Available. Easy On/Off I-78.
www.the.super8.com/kutztown/03735
24. Wooden Bridge Dry Goods - 195 Deysher Road Kutztown, PA
19530. Over 10,000 bolts of fabric. Also notions and quilting supplies.
Call 610-683-7159.
LEESPORT
25. Leesport Farmers Market - Every Wed. Indoor/outdoor market
featuring farm fresh produce, bakery items, meats & cheeses, plus many
new/used items & collectibles in our open-air flea market. Also Berks
County’s only weekly livestock auction. Call: 610-926-1307 www.
leesportmarket.com
LEHIGH VALLEY
26. Discover Lehigh Valley - 840 Hamilton Street, Suite 200,
Allentown, PA 18101 Call: 610-882-9200, FAX 610-882-0343 www.
discoverlehighvalley.com.
LENHARTSVILLE
27. Blue Rocks Family Campground – Tourist attractions & hiking
trails to Pinnacle Point & Pulpit Rock. Full hook up R.V. sites &
primitive tent sites. Pool & fishing pond. 1 mile north of I-78/Rt. 22 Exit
35, (off of 143) 341 Sousley Rd, Lenhartsville, PA 19534 Call: 610-7566366 www.bluerockscampground.com
28. Claypoole Hex Signs – 227 Schock Rd. 610-562-8911, Claypoole
Hexsigns specialize in hand painted hexsigns, milkcans & tinware. We
also paint directly on your barn! Call for details or e-mail checky416@
hotmail.com or visit my website at www.claypoolehexsigns.com
29. Deitsch Eck Restaurant -610-562-8520. 87 Penn St. Lenhartsville,
Pa. 19534. Genuine PA Dutch Cooking, Hex signs, artwork, Open
Wednesday to Sunday. www.deitscheck.com
30. Lenhartsville Garage - Tires, Batteries, State Inspections, Emissions
Testing, Emergency Roll Back Service, Lubrication, General Auto
Repairs. 90 Penn Street. (484) 660-3428
31. Lesher’s Appliances, Inc. – 71 Penn St. Quality appliances
& prompt, courteous service. Over 60 years at the same location.
Daily Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8a.m. -5p.m., Wednesday
8a.m.-8p.m., Saturday 8a.m.-12 noon. Call: 610-562-8577 or www.
leshersappliances.com.
32. Peter’s Bros. Meat Market, Inc. – 65 Penn Street, Lenhartsville.
Home-cured Berks County products since 1940. “Quality Assured
Always.” Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call: 610-5622231
PORT CLINTON
33. Port Clinton Hotel – 1 minute north of Cabelas! $1.00 off any
burger with this flyer. Port Clinton Hotel offers terrific food, affordable
prices and friendliest service in town. Great family atmosphere and
Appalachian Trial hikers welcome. Rooms/Laundry facilities available –
open 11 a.m. (610) 562-3354. www.portclintonhotel.net
READING
34. Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau –Take-a-Ride!
There is something for everyone in Greater Reading. Call toll-free 800443-6610 or send an email to info@gogreaterreading.com to request a
free Visitors Guide.www.gogreaterreading.com
SHARTLESVILLE
35. Blue Mountain Family Restaurant – I-78 Exit 23 Serving breakfast,
lunch, dinner, cocktails, Greek food. Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buses
welcome, private rooms, gift shop, handicap facilities. Call: 610-4880353 (5 miles West of Cabela’s)
36. Roadside America – Indoor miniature village. 8,000 sq. ft. display –
Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekends 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exit
23 Shartlesville off I-78. Call: 610-488-6241 www.roadsideamericainc.
com
37. Appalachian RV Resort - 60 Motel Drive, Shartlesville, PA. We
offer full hookup to W.E.C. RV sites; to W.E. Tent Sites and to cabin
rentals. Family activities, store, restaurant, modern bath houses, pool,
playground and more. Come Stay with us! (610) 488-6319 or www.
appalachianrvresort.com
38. Pennsylvania Dutch Gift Haus – 93 Roadside Drive, Shartlesville,
PA. The Pennsylvania Dutch Gift Haus features a large variety
of Hex Signs, PA Dutch Style and hand-crafted gifts and much
more! Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. (610) 488-6529 or www.
pennsylvaniadutchgifthaus.com.
VIRGINVILLE
39. Virginville Hotel – Established 1885. A cordial dining experience
worth the drive. Serving lunch and dinner, menu features PA Dutch
fare, steaks, seafood & weekly specials. Located 10 minutes from I-78,
Rt. 222 or Rt. 61. 610-562-7072, www.virginvillehotel.com.
Pennsylvania
Dutch
HEX SIGN TOUR
Map and Tour Guide
to the
HEX SIGN BARNS
RESTAURANTS
HOTELS, MOTELS
CAMPGROUNDS
FESTIVALS
ATTRACTIONS
along the
HEX HIGHWAY
Old Route 22 - Bethel to Allentown
Berks County, Pennsylvania
1-800- HEX TOUR
PA Dutch Hex Tour Association
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PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HEX TOUR:
The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest annual
celebration of folk culture in the United States.
A Tour Map of Northern Berks County Along the Hex Highway
“Standing wonderfully proud and tall, the majestic barns of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country
are decorated in a unique manner quite unlike anywhere else in America. Images of stars
painted in brilliant colors serve as focal points in the farmscapes of southeastern Pennsylvania.
Large enough to be seen from great distances, these so-called hex signs, or barn stars accent an
otherwise ordinary agricultural building, elevating it beyond mere utility to a level of folk art.
Many of these designs are celestial, depicting sunbursts and geometric stars of varying numbers
of points. Other designs are floral, featuring radial bursts of petals in organic patterns. In
a not-so-distant past, these barn decorations saturated the rural landscape of southeastern
Pennsylvania, and only a fraction of those historical examples have survived to the present day.
In the 1950’s, with the rise of regional tourism, the art form changed from the strictly geometic
designs found on barns to include other folk art motifs such as hearts, flowers, and birds. It
also became popular to assign meanings to each of these modern designs. Although no one
quite knows what the first barn painter had in mind when they painted stars on the barn, it is
easy to recognize an interest and reverence for the heavens and the forces of nature in folk art.”
KEMPTON
THE PINNACLE
STONY RUN
KRUMSVILLE
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APPALACHIAN
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27-32
AIL
26
TO ALLENTOWN
33
HAMBURG
7 - 13
WINDSOR CASTLE
5
KUTZTOWN
Decorated barns are
indicated with a
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June 28 - July 6, 2014
LENHARTSVILLE
From HEX SIGNS: Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars, by Patrick Donmoyer
Available online at www.kutztown.edu/pgchc
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35-38
TO BETHEL
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17
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39
VIRGINVILLE
SHARTLESVILLE
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The Pennsylvania German
Cultural Heritage Center
Kutztown University
SHOEMAKERSVILLE
STRAUSSTOWN
CENTREPORT
22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-1589 · www.kutztown.edu/pgchc
LAKE ONTELLAUNEE
25
LEESPORT
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TO READING
BERNVILLE
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Are you a local barn
owner? Are you looking
to have your original hex
signs repainted? Ask us
how we can help!
·The Dutch Hex Tour Association, Inc. · P.O. Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530 · 610 - 683 - 1597 · www.hexsigntour.com ·