Overview
Pennsburg is a city in Montgomery County in Pennsylvania
This article also covers the nearby communities of Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown.
2 sights · 11 things to do · 16 places to eat · 11 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Pennsburg
Unami Creek
The beautiful Unami Creek is home to a variety wildlife and spectacular scenery. The area hosts white tailed deer, turkeys, woodpeckers, different varieties of hawks, and great blue herons, among others.
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Experience PA German Culture through exhibits of folk art and history including renowned fraktur and textile collections. Here you can find the history of the Upper Perkiomen Valley region.
Perkiomen Trail
A 19-mile-long trail lining the Perkiomen Creek that offers horse trails, jogging, biking, or just sight-seeing.
Green Lane Park
The park consists of over 3400 acres and three bodies of water totaling 870 acres. Four recreational activity sites within the park offer a variety of uses. A Nature Center offers environmental classes. Fishing, boating,…
Pennsburg Nature Preserve
Peaceful and serene walking trails off of East 5th Street.
The Grand Theater
An affordable, family oriented movie theater that features a large stage, 12,000 watts sound system, and a VIP section. Once called the Old Valley Theater, it was renovated in 2004.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
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.
- ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 18 mi away. Directions
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 37 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Pottstown: Route 663 East
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Unami Creek, Green Lane Park, Macoby Run Golf Course
- Lunch Pennsburg Diner
- Afternoon Upper Perkiomen Park and Green Lane Reservoir, Community Day
- Dinner Finland Inn
- Evening Spinnerstown Hotel and Tap Room
Day 2
- Morning Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg Nature Preserve
- Lunch Pizza Como
- Afternoon Sweet Water Golf Course, Scottish Irish Festival
- Dinner Tosco's Pizza and Restaurant
- Evening Wing Man Bar and Grill
Day 3
- Morning Perkiomen Trail, The Grand Theater
- Lunch Strawberry House Restaurant and Bakery
- Afternoon Bear Creek Mountain Resort, East Greenville Fire Company's Annual Carnival
- Dinner Golden Bowl
- Evening Bally Hotel
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Pennsburg is a small town in Montgomery County that prides itself on being a family oriented, welcoming community. It is part of the Upper Perkiomen School District.
Get in
From Pottstown: Route 663 East
From Philadelphia: Route 476 North to PA Turnpike North. PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
From New York and Northern Jersey: George Washington Bridge to I80 West to Route 33 South. Route 22 West to PA Turnpike. South on PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West. OR I78 West to Route 33 North. Route 22 West to PA Turnpike (Route 476). South on PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West to Geryville Pike (2nd light past Turnpike).
From Reading: Route 222 North to Route 309 South to Route 663 West.
From Allentown: Route 309 South to Route 663 West. Follow Route 663 past PA Turnpike.
From Lancaster: Route 222 North to Route 309 South to Route 663 West. Follow Route 663 past PA Turnpike.
From the Poconos: I-80 West to Route 33 South. Route 22 West to PA Turnpike. South on PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
From Wilkes-Barre: PA Turnpike (Route 476 South) to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
From Stroudsburg: Route 33 South to Route 22 West to PA Turnpike (Route 476). South on PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
From Bloomsburg: I80 East to Route 33 South. Route 22 West to PA Turnpike (Route 476). South on PA Turnpike to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
From Maryland (Baltimore): I95 North to Route 476 North. PA Turnpike North to Quakertown / Pottstown Exit #44. Right on Route 663 West.
See
See Unami Creek
The beautiful Unami Creek is home to a variety wildlife and spectacular scenery. The area hosts white tailed deer, turkeys, woodpeckers, different varieties of hawks, and great blue herons, among others.
Do
Do Perkiomen Trail
A 19-mile-long trail lining the Perkiomen Creek that offers horse trails, jogging, biking, or just sight-seeing.
Do Green Lane Park
The park consists of over 3400 acres and three bodies of water totaling 870 acres. Four recreational activity sites within the park offer a variety of uses. A Nature Center offers environmental classes. Fishing, boating, camping, tennis, ice skating, a playground and plenty of picnicking space.
Do The Grand Theater
An affordable, family oriented movie theater that features a large stage, 12,000 watts sound system, and a VIP section. Once called the Old Valley Theater, it was renovated in 2004.
Do Macoby Run Golf Course
The front 9 holes have a 138' of elevation change with both hills and trees to keep you on point. The back 9 holes offer a bit of a reprieve with open terrain.
Do Sweet Water Golf Course
A "2777 yard par 36 with even two par 5’s – one of them the 475-yard No. 4. Nine and 18 hole rates are available." Sweet Water Golf Course also "The Loft" venue for private parties and weddings.
Do Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Located about 15 minutes away from Pennsburg is Bear Creek's Ski Resort and Spa. Spread over 330 acres, Bear Creek offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, fishing, boating, tennis, hiking, and biking. It also features banquet and meeting facilities, grille, and a hotel and spa with indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs.
Do Upper Perkiomen Park and Green Lane Reservoir
Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and tennis.
Events
Do Scottish Irish Festival
This popular, three-day festival is held at Green Lane Park. It features live entertainment, music, food, dancing, children's activities, arts and crafts and everything Scottish-Irish Culture!
Do East Greenville Fire Company's Annual Carnival
Cotton Candy, Funnel Cake, Ferris Wheels, and fun. The Fire Company's annual carnival is always popular is Pennsburg.
Do Community Day
Main Street is shut down and local vendors and residents line the streets selling items, food, and auctioning off anything from antiques to bridal gowns.
Buy
Shop Quakertown Farmers Market
Over 120 Indoor Flea Market Vendors with anything from unique gifts and antiques to fresh produce.
Shop Good Things Gift Shop
You can find just about anything at this novelty shop- from unique gadgets to handcrafted jewelry and delicious treats.
Shop Valley Star Gifts
Eat
Eat Strawberry House Restaurant and Bakery
Drink
Drink Spinnerstown Hotel and Tap Room
Drink Wing Man Bar and Grill
Voted best wings 2009 and 2010.
Drink Bally Hotel
Wing night on Thursdays.
Drink Sumneytown Hotel
Wing night on Tuesdays.
Drink Tosco's Sports Bar
50 cent bud lights during Sunday football games.
Drink American Legion
Wing night on Wednesdays.
Drink Rockwell's
Wing night on Mondays.
Sleep
Stay Hampton Inn
Stay Comfort Inn and Suite
Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Stay Springhill Suites
Stay Cab Motel
Stay Best Western Motor Inn
Stay Spinnerstown Hotel
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