Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, is an easy drive to northeast metro centers and major tourist attractions. The County's 124,000+ residents populate 26 municipalities and 6 public school districts. This scenic agricultural valley, only 25 miles east of Harrisburg and set between the Blue and South mountains of Pennsylvania, offers residents affordable living, a rich cultural heritage, and excellent opportunities.
Fast Facts: - Principal city/town: City of Lebanon, the county seat
- Transportation: Primary roads serving the area are U.S. routes 422, 322, 22, 72; interstate routes 81, 78 and 76 (the PA Turnpike). The Harrisburg International Airport is in neighboring Dauphin County.
- Less than two hours away: Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City; Washington, DC and Atlantic beaches.
- Education: Lebanon hosts six post-secondary training institutes, colleges and universities; many more are nearby in the region.
- Outdoor Recreation: Appalacian Trail, Memorial Lake State Park, Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Stovers Dam Park, Swatara Gap State Park, plus 25,000 acres of state game lands and 7 golf courses.
- Neighboring counties: Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Schuylkill
Resources: County of Lebanon, Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation, Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon County Tourist Bureau, Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Pennsylvania Visitor's Network, Southcentral Team Pennsylvania.
Berks County, Pennsylvania, was named after Berkshire, England, the home of William Penn's family. Its varied topography spans 859 square miles in the south central part of the state, includes rolling hills, scenic rivers, and rich farmland. The Schuylkill River runs roughly north-south through the largely rural landscape. Berks County enjoys easy access to major northeast U.S. metro centers and tourist attractions. Its prime location and affordable living has conributed to steady growth for the past five years. The county's 382,000 residents populate 75 municipalities and 17 school districts. In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Reading as the #1 nation for affordable housing.
Fast Facts: - Principal city or town: City of Reading, the county seat
- Transportation: Major highways intersecting Berks County are US routes 22, 422 and 222; and interstate routes 176, 78 and 76 (the PA Turnpike). The Reading Regional Airport serves the county; Harrisburg International Airport is less than an hour away.
- Two hours away or less: Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Baltimore, The Pocono Mountains, New York City
- Education: Berks hosts five post-secondary educational institutions and three vocational/ technical schools. Many more are close by in neighboring counties.
- Outdoor Recreation: Blue Marsh Lake National Recreation Area; Nolde and French Creek state parks, Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park, Stonecliffe and Grings Mill recreation areas, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Union Canal Bicycle and Walking Trail; festivals, skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting; and many golf courses, county parks and historical sites.
- Neighboring counties: Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, Schuylkill
Resources: Berks County PA, Berks Economic Partnership, Reading and Berks County Visitors Bureau, Center for Rural Pennsylvania, City of Reading, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce, Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Pennsylvania Visitor's Network.
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