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Things to see in Reading (United States): 7 places and when to go
Reading is a town in United States, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (5), History (1). The best known are Balsam Cap, Friday Mountain and Ashokan High Point. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.8968, -74.259
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Mountains (5) · History (1) · Architecture (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 135 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Peekamoose Mountain, at 1,164 m.
What to see in Reading
The places in and around Reading, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Balsam CapMountain located in Ulster County, New York12 km
- Friday MountainMountain in Ulster County, New York, United States13 km
- Ashokan High PointMountain in Olive, Ulster County, New York, United States3.9 km
- Lone MountainMountain in New York, United States of America14 km
- Peekamoose MountainMountain in United States of America13 km
- Ashokan BridgeCovered bridge in Ulster County, New York6.0 km
- Arrowood FarmsBrewery10 km
When to go to Reading
The best time to visit Reading is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Reading
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hanover15 places28 km
- Poughkeepsie, New York31 places36 km
- Red Hook14 places36 km
- Arkville11 places41 km
- Livingston Manor17 places47 km
- Catskill16 places47 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Reading?
The best known: Balsam Cap, Friday Mountain, Ashokan High Point, Lone Mountain, Peekamoose Mountain. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Reading?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 135 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Reading as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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