Guidebook for Schwenksville
Arts & Culture
Spring Mountain not only offers winter sports but has activities year round and less than 2 miles away or a nice hike on the trail.
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Spring Mountain Adventure
757 Spring Mt RdSpring Mountain not only offers winter sports but has activities year round and less than 2 miles away or a nice hike on the trail.
This beautiful park is great for hiking or biking. It contains a large reservoir and small boats can be rented in the summer for exploring or a leisurely look around.
Parque Green Lane, Sendero Naranja
2144 Snyder RdThis beautiful park is great for hiking or biking. It contains a large reservoir and small boats can be rented in the summer for exploring or a leisurely look around.
The college has an art museum and hosts talks, plays, dance and music during the school year. The public is welcome and all events are very reasonable.
Ursinus College
601 E Main StThe college has an art museum and hosts talks, plays, dance and music during the school year. The public is welcome and all events are very reasonable.
Limerick Bowl
653 W Ridge PikeJust a 15 minute ride and know that on occasion they have glow bowling!
Tailwind is a locally owned bike shop within walking distance. They repair, sell and rent bikes.
Perkiomen Bicycles
160 Main StTailwind is a locally owned bike shop within walking distance. They repair, sell and rent bikes.
Have a little something to eat and drink and watch a movie. Just a 15-20 minute drive. It's good to reserve a head on holidays are particularly popular movies.
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Movie Tavern Collegeville
140 Market StHave a little something to eat and drink and watch a movie. Just a 15-20 minute drive. It's good to reserve a head on holidays are particularly popular movies.
Regal Oaks
180 Mill RdA movie complex - a 20 minute drive.
Only 45 minutes to this amusement park.
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
4000 Dorney Park RdOnly 45 minutes to this amusement park.
Food Scene
Moccia's is a short walk and right on the Perkiomen Trail. They have breakfast and lunch except on Monday and ice cream into the evening when warm. The Meadow Park is right behind Moccia's.
Moccia's Main Street Station Eatery
390 Main StreetMoccia's is a short walk and right on the Perkiomen Trail. They have breakfast and lunch except on Monday and ice cream into the evening when warm. The Meadow Park is right behind Moccia's.
Ortino's is just a block away and serves pizza and sandwiches with some specials. They have a good selection of beer for takeout.
Ortino's Restaurant & Take Out
800 Main StOrtino's is just a block away and serves pizza and sandwiches with some specials. They have a good selection of beer for takeout.
Real made that morning Italian bread -we are partial to the semolina. They also make the best hoagies around and there are marinated mozarella balls and roasted peppers for take out.
Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana
3846 Ridge PikeReal made that morning Italian bread -we are partial to the semolina. They also make the best hoagies around and there are marinated mozarella balls and roasted peppers for take out.
Collegeville Diner
290 E Main StA clean well lit diner with a huge menu including middle eastern food.
Less than a 10 minute drive is an Italian restaurant and bar serving a huge selection of beer.
Ortino's Northside Bar & Casual Dining
1355 Gravel PikeLess than a 10 minute drive is an Italian restaurant and bar serving a huge selection of beer.
An historic inn serving dinner and lunch on the weekends. Just 1.5 miles around the corner.
Woodside Lodge
150 Park AveAn historic inn serving dinner and lunch on the weekends. Just 1.5 miles around the corner.
Pizza Hut
10 minutes away for take out or delivery.
Originally located in the old train station they have a downhill view of the Perkiomen and only 5 minutes away. Best cheese steaks in the area. Eat in or take out.
Moccia's Train Stop
1004 Gravel PikeOriginally located in the old train station they have a downhill view of the Perkiomen and only 5 minutes away. Best cheese steaks in the area. Eat in or take out.
Shopping
All liquor is purshased in State run stores in PA. The store in Schwenksville is smaller than the store in Collegeville which has a larger selection. It's good because it is within walking distance.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
200 W Ridge PikeAll liquor is purshased in State run stores in PA. The store in Schwenksville is smaller than the store in Collegeville which has a larger selection. It's good because it is within walking distance.
Skippack is a popular village with many small shops and varied restaurants. We enjoy Mel's for a Sunday breakfast.
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Skippack Village
Skippack is a popular village with many small shops and varied restaurants. We enjoy Mel's for a Sunday breakfast.
Large upscale outlet stores, less than 30 minutes from the house.
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Philadelphia Premium Outlets
18 Lightcap RdLarge upscale outlet stores, less than 30 minutes from the house.
Everything Else
Perkiomen Valley Library
290 2nd StThe library has a great children's story hour and selection of books.
Ott's is a large greenhouse just a mile south. It says wholesale but the public is welcome. Every season brings something different and the greenhouse and outdoor mountain is a delight.
Ott's Wholesale Greenhouse Inc
943 Gravel PikeOtt's is a large greenhouse just a mile south. It says wholesale but the public is welcome. Every season brings something different and the greenhouse and outdoor mountain is a delight.
CVS
1206 Gravel PikeThis is the closest pharmacy, just North on Main St., route 29.
A large building open on Sundays with an array of things for sale or bargaining.
Power House Antiques & Collectibles
45 1st AveA large building open on Sundays with an array of things for sale or bargaining.
medical attention that does not require an emergency room.
610 226-6200 9AM - 9PM
Call 911 for emergencies.
Tower Health Urgent Care
1551 S Valley Forge Rdmedical attention that does not require an emergency room.
610 226-6200 9AM - 9PM
Call 911 for emergencies.
Pottstown hospital and Phoenixville hospital are the closest hospitals.
Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health
140 Nutt RdPottstown hospital and Phoenixville hospital are the closest hospitals.
Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health
1600 E High StClosest Hospital.
Essentials
Landis Supermarket
841 Gravel PikeThis is the closest grocery store, about a mile south on route 29.
Wegmans is the premiere grocery store in the area. They have food bars for eat-in or take out, a restaurant and a great assortment of cheeses, beer, organic foods and some unusual items.
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Wegmans
600 Commerce DriveWegmans is the premiere grocery store in the area. They have food bars for eat-in or take out, a restaurant and a great assortment of cheeses, beer, organic foods and some unusual items.
The Farmer's Market has the best the area has to offer on Saturday mornings from 9-11 with an indoor location in the winter. Check their website.
Collegeville Farmers' Market
217 E Main StThe Farmer's Market has the best the area has to offer on Saturday mornings from 9-11 with an indoor location in the winter. Check their website.
Sightseeing
Less than a mile walk to view the historic mansion and grounds. Particularly beautiful during the winter holidays with lanterns lining the walkway.
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman RdLess than a mile walk to view the historic mansion and grounds. Particularly beautiful during the winter holidays with lanterns lining the walkway.
Lots of history and beautiful walking.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrLots of history and beautiful walking.
Worth the 30 minute drive but call for reservations. Leading American Wood Sculpter.
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Wharton Esherick Museum
1520 Horse Shoe TrailWorth the 30 minute drive but call for reservations. Leading American Wood Sculpter.