Pottstown Ave

City / town · Pennsylvania

Pennsburg

Pottstown Ave

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportABE · 18 mi
On this page

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

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

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)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 38°F, low 22°F38°22°JanFeb: 2.8 in rain2.8"Feb: high 42°F, low 23°F42°23°FebMar: 3.6 in rain3.6"Mar: high 51°F, low 30°F51°30°MarApr: 3.7 in rain3.7"Apr: high 63°F, low 40°F63°40°AprMay: 3.7 in rain3.7"May: high 74°F, low 51°F74°51°MayJun: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jun: high 82°F, low 60°F82°60°JunJul: 5.3 in rain5.3"Jul: high 86°F, low 65°F86°65°JulAug: 4.6 in rain4.6"Aug: high 84°F, low 63°F84°63°AugSep: 4.8 in rain4.8"Sep: high 77°F, low 55°F77°55°SepOct: 4.1 in rain4.1"Oct: high 66°F, low 44°F66°44°OctNov: 3.2 in rain3.2"Nov: high 54°F, low 34°F54°34°NovDec: 3.9 in rain3.9"Dec: high 43°F, low 27°F43°27°Dec

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

    Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

    Photos

    Pottstown AvePennsburg

    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.

    Maps

    See 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.

    📍 105 Seminary St☎ +1 215 679-3103
    MapsWebsite

    Do

    Do Perkiomen Trail

    A 19-mile-long trail lining the Perkiomen Creek that offers horse trails, jogging, biking, or just sight-seeing.

    Maps

    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.

    📍 2144 Snyder Rd, Green LaneRts 29 & 63☎ +1 215 234-4528
    MapsWebsite

    Do Pennsburg Nature Preserve

    Peaceful and serene walking trails off of East 5th Street.

    Maps

    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.

    📍 252 Main Street East, Greenville
    Maps

    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.

    📍 5275 McLean Station Rd, Green Lane
    Maps

    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.

    📍 2554 Geryville Pike
    Maps

    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.

    📍 101 Doe Mountain Ln, Macungie
    Maps

    Do Upper Perkiomen Park and Green Lane Reservoir

    Boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking and tennis.

    📍 Rt 29, Green Lane☎ +1 215 234-4863
    Maps

    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!

    Maps

    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.

    Maps

    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.

    Maps

    Buy

    Shop Quakertown Farmers Market

    Over 120 Indoor Flea Market Vendors with anything from unique gifts and antiques to fresh produce.

    📍 201 Station Rd, Quakertown
    Maps

    Shop Good Things Gift Shop

    You can find just about anything at this novelty shop- from unique gadgets to handcrafted jewelry and delicious treats.

    📍 218 Main St, East Greenville
    Maps

    Shop Valley Star Gifts

    📍 553 Main St
    Maps

    Eat

    Drink

    Drink Wing Man Bar and Grill

    ChickenAmerican

    Voted best wings 2009 and 2010.

    📍 622 Main St, Suite 115, East Greenville
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
    Maps

    Drink Tosco's Sports Bar

    Bar / Café

    50 cent bud lights during Sunday football games.

    📍 822 Main St
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
    Maps

    Sleep

    Stay Hampton Inn

    📍 1915 John Fries Highway, Quakertown
    Maps

    Stay Comfort Inn and Suite

    📍 1905 John Fries Highway, Quakertown
    Maps

    Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

    📍 1918 John Fries Highway, Quakertown
    Maps

    Stay Springhill Suites

    📍 1930 John Fries Highway, Quakertown
    Maps

    Stay Cab Motel

    📍 926 Gravel Pike, Palm
    Maps

    Stay Best Western Motor Inn

    📍 1446 West Broad St, Quakertown
    Maps

    Stay Spinnerstown Hotel

    📍 2195 Spinnerstown Rd, Spinnerstown
    Maps

    Nearby

    My experience

    Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.