Overview
East Norriton is a town in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. East Norriton has a rich history that dates back to the 1600s when William Penn included it in one of the early manors called Williamstadt.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about East Norriton
Peter Wentz Farmstead
Restored Colonial farmhouse where Washington planned the Battle of Germantown. 18th-century German kitchen garden; gift shop; farm animals. This stone house was finished in 1758, and was George Washington's headquarters …
Our Town Alley
Open 24 hours. 50 lanes and over 3,000 league bowlers. Steppy's Bar and Grille is attached to the bowling alley. Great food and atmosphere.
Bouncetown
Suite 104, 10,000 square foot indoor fun center that features giant inflatables and climbing structures.
Standbridge St. Park
Directly behind municipal building, 21 acres including lighted softball field, picnic pavilion, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and bocce courts.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby King of Prussia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 29 mi away. Directions
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Norristown Exit, or take the Schuylkill Expressway to the Plymouth Meeting Germantown Pike Exit. Exit onto Germantown Pike traveling West. Proceed on Germantown Pike west approximately 3 miles and you will arrive at Route 202/Dekalb Pike. Make a left onto Stanbridge Street and proceed approximately ½ mile. The municipal building complex will be on your right.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Peter Wentz Farmstead, Our Town Alley
- Lunch Minando
- Afternoon Bouncetown, Standbridge St. Park
- Dinner Jem Restaurant
- Evening Black Horse Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
East Norriton has some really yummy options for dining out! Here are some of the most popular among residents.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
It has a total land area of 6.1 square mile and is bordered by Plymouth Township, Whitpain Township and West Norriton Township.
Get in
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Norristown Exit, or take the Schuylkill Expressway to the Plymouth Meeting Germantown Pike Exit. Exit onto Germantown Pike traveling West. Proceed on Germantown Pike west approximately 3 miles and you will arrive at Route 202/Dekalb Pike. Make a left onto Stanbridge Street and proceed approximately ½ mile. The municipal building complex will be on your right.
Get around
East Norriton is a car friendly town. If you can get access to a car that is the best way to get around. Biking is also an option as well as walking.
SEPTA transportation runs throughout East Norriton and surrounding towns and cities.
- SEPTA buses serve a large number of neighborhoods in bordering regions and runs frequently.
- The SEPTA Regional Rail is located in Norristown, a borough which is a few minutes from East Norriton, and can transport travelers to Center City, Philadelphia.
See
- Farm Park is a scenic 690-acre park in East Norriton, Norristown and West Norriton. This beautiful park includes two branches of the Stony Creek, nature trails, pavilions for picnicking and concerts, a trout nursery and historical structures dating back to the 18th century such as mills and unique Continental style farm houses. Aside from these features, the Farm Park also has untouched woodland areas that are great for exploring.
Do
Do Our Town Alley
Open 24 hours. 50 lanes and over 3,000 league bowlers. Steppy's Bar and Grille is attached to the bowling alley. Great food and atmosphere.
Do Standbridge St. Park
Directly behind municipal building, 21 acres including lighted softball field, picnic pavilion, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and bocce courts.
Buy
- Northtowne Shopping Center at the intersection of Dekalb Pike (Rt 202) and Germantown Pike. Stores include: TJ Maxx, Big Al's Aquarium, Horseatack, Caparo Jewelers, Gamestop, Dress Barn, Payless Shoes, Dollar Tree, Starbucks.
- Norriton Square on Swede Road. Stores include: ShopRite, Joanne Fabric, Retro Fitness
Eat
East Norriton has some really yummy options for dining out! Here are some of the most popular among residents.
Eat Minando
A sushi and seafood buffet. Meals range from $15-30.
Eat Jem Restaurant
A diner experience that brings you back in time to the 1950s. Meals range from $10-20.
- Charlie's Pizzeria Swede Square Shopping Center, +1 610 275-1403, great for a quick slice of pizza but they also offer Italian style food such as pasta. Meals range from $5-$15.
Eat Saladworks
95 East Germantown Pike, delicious salads, sandwiches and soups. Meals range from $8-15.
Eat Bagel Cafe
West Germantown Pike and Swede Road, a quiet little shop to get coffee and a bagel. Meals range from $5-8.
Eat Primo Hoagies
West Germantown Pike and Swede Road, delicious and freshly made hoagies. Meals range from $8-15
Eat Capone's Restaurant
Italian sit-down restaurant and beer retailer. Meals range from $20-45.
Drink
There aren't many bars in East Norriton but there is a bigger night life located in West Norriton, which is about a 5-minute drive from East Norriton. Here are some options in East Norriton:
- Rothwell's Swede Square Beverage Germantown Pike and Swede Road, +1 610 279-0761
Sleep
There is only one hotel in all of East Norriton but it is in a great location near a lot of shops and places to eat!
Go next
Germantown Pike is the best road to use because it connects to 476 which will then connect to 95, which can connect you with other major highways.
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