Map and Tour Guide to the

HEX SIGN BARNSRESTAURANTS

HOTELS, MOTELSCAMPGROUNDS

FESTIVALSATTRACTIONS

along the HEX HIGHWAY

Old Route 22 - Bethel to AllentownBerks County, Pennsylvania

1-800- HEX TOURPA Dutch Hex Tour Association

LENHARTSVILLE27. 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: 610-756-6366 www.bluerockscampground.com28. 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.com29. 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.com30. Lenhartsville Garage - Tires, Batteries, State Inspections, Emissions Testing, Emergency Roll Back Service, Lubrication, General Auto Repairs. 90 Penn Street. (484) 660-342831. 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: 610-562-2231

PORT CLINTON33. 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

READING34. Greater Reading Convention & Visitors Bureau –Take-a-Ride! There is something for everyone in Greater Reading. Call toll-free 800-443-6610 or send an email to info@gogreaterreading.com to request a free Visitors Guide.www.gogreaterreading.com

SHARTLESVILLE35. 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: 610-488-0353 (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.com37. 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.

VIRGINVILLE39. 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.

BERNVILLE1. 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/MIDWAY2. 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.com3. 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: 717-933-4402 www.midwayholdings.com

BOYERTOWN4. 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

BREINIGSVILLE5. 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

HAMBURG7. Hamburg Family Center - Located at: 12 S. 3rd Street, 610-562-40078. 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.com9. 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.org10. 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.com11. 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 610-562-783812. 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).

KEMPTON14. 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

KRUMSVILLE15. 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.com16. 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.com17. 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.

KUTZTOWN18. 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.com19. 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 pmJune 28 through July 5th; Sunday, July 6th 10 to 5 pm. Call: 1-888-674-6136 www.kutztownfestival.com21. 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/0373524. 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.

LEESPORT25. 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 VALLEY26. Discover Lehigh Valley - 840 Hamilton Street, Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18101 Call: 610-882-9200, FAX 610-882-0343 www.discoverlehighvalley.com.

Pennsylvania Dutch

HEX SIGN TOUR

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HEX TOUR: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.”

·The Dutch Hex Tour Association, Inc. · P.O. Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530 · 610 - 683 - 1597 · www.hexsigntour.com ·

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From HEX SIGNS: Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars, by Patrick DonmoyerAvailable online at www.kutztown.edu/pgchc

22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, PA 19530610-683-1589 · www.kutztown.edu/pgchc

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