Situated on the Schuylkill River, Pottstown is nestled in the middle of Philadelphia (40 miles to the southeast), Reading (20 miles to the northwest), and Allentown (30 miles to the northeast). The Schuylkill River makes for excellent greenspace and scenery options – the river runs 130 miles and joins into the Delaware River in Philadelphia.
The Pottstown Real Estate Guide boasts of infrastructure in the area. Having a river and three sizable cities nearby makes for excellent gateways to highways, air travel, and rail. The Colebrookdale Railroad, also known as “The Secret Valley Line” offers excursions from Boyertown to Pottstown – dining, scenic, wine trips, etc. There has been rustling about reinstating a rail system between Reading/Pottstown/Philadelphia – this would be excellent for commuters and lots of folks are pulling for same! Currently Pottstown Area Rapid Transit, a bus system, offers some options rather than driving your own vehicle.
Happenings in Pottstown …
A unique Pottstown Rumble Volleyball event just completed the 29th annual. This is the largest grass volleyball tournament in the country. Along with sport, the best part (for the non-athletic Pottstown Real Estate Guide) is the food, vendors, fireworks, music … yes, it is basically a festival! But, true to the sport itself, there is some serious cash prize money, clinics, and famous players – if you aren’t familiar with or into volleyball, this will make you an instant fan.
Home to the US Hot Air Balloon Team – year around ballooning for scenic rides, romantic occasions, and safe leisure activity. Ballooning over eastern Pennsylvania is truly spectacular! A balloon festival for your viewing pleasure occurs here, too.
The city of Pottstown has 17 parks – if you can determine a favorite, you are way ahead of your Pottstown Real Estate Guide in this department! Parks with spray grounds, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, ballfields, skate parks, nature galore … GO EXPLORE!
Feel like a kid again aboard the Pottstown Historic Carousel, the second oldest operating Philadelphia Toboggan Company wooden carousel in the country – it is a work of art, sure to make both young and old grin!
Day Trips from Pottstown – oh my! ENDLESS options, but here are some of your Pottstown Real Estate Guide favorites:
- Hershey Park – an amusement park in Hershey, PA – about 65 miles / 90 minutes away
- Longwood Gardens – a horticultural showcase in Kennett Square, PA – about an hour away
- Amish Experience – Lancaster County, about an hour outside Pottstown
- Gettysburg – historic to the max and only about two hours (110 miles) away
