Around Reading: The Pagoda

One of the Reading landmarks is the pagoda on Mt. Penn. Mt. Penn runs along the Eastern side of the city and the pagoda can be seen from just about anywhere in town that trees don't block the view. This is also true at night when the pagoda is lit with red lights. Billie and I had visited the pagoda on our trip to Reading in March, but this time there were leaves on the trees and it was open. Inside is a small gift shop and some displays, along with stairs leading to the bell at the top. Here are some pictures:

The pagoda from the parking area

Looking up from the southeastern corner

The bell at the top of the pagoda

The view of downtown Reading from the top of the pagoda

Billie standing in front of Reading