The Pottstown center is approximately the area of Trilogy Park BMX and 4 miles west of Limerick Nuclear.
Pottstown has a diverse seasonal calendar to consider when making travel plans. The month in which you visit can have a direct effect on outdoor activities.
On average, Pottstown experiences a little more than 200 sunny days per year. The average high is approximately 86 degrees in July, and the lowest average temperature is 22 degrees in January. Around 80 days see significant rainfall. October is generally the month with the most rain, averaging 5 inches. Annual precipitation averages 46 inches of rain and about 16 inches of snow.
Pottstown's overall air quality is 9 percent better than the national average. On the comfort rating index of 0 to 100, with 100 being the most comfortable, Pottstown earns a 44. The U.S. comfort index average is 54.
For reasonable hotel rates, the spring season running from March through May offers competitive pricing, but temperatures can swing from 30 to 70 degrees. The high season runs from June through August. The near-perfect temperature range of 70 to 80 degrees makes this the most tourist-friendly time of year as well as the most expensive for hotel rates. Winter remains the best time to find low hotel rates and minimal crowds. Expect frigid temperatures, though.
Quality Inn Pottstown makes business or leisure travel efficient and comfortable in one of its 98 standard or double rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast plus microwaves and refrigerators in their rooms. Refresh after a long day in the outdoor pool, or relax on the patio. The hotel offers AAA discounts and has two conference rooms for group meetings. The average group discount is 28.1 percent. The hotel's group book rating is 10/10.
Americas Best Value Inn Pottstown offers both AARP and AAA discounts on one king or two queen suites that feature minifridges, microwaves, HBO, and complimentary continental breakfast. Guests have access to the 24-hour staffed front desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, and nearby dining and shopping venues. If you're traveling with a pet, Americas Best welcomes furry friends. Americas Best has a 7.5 out of 10 rating for availability and pricing for group events.
Guests staying at Comfort Inn & Suite Pottstown-Limerick will enjoy an abundance of benefits. The pet-friendly hotel will keep you looking sharp with access to the guest laundry and dry-cleaning services. Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast and a free copy of USA Today, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Stop by the on-site business center to take care of last-minute details. The in-room microwave is ideal for a late-night snack, and the outdoor pool or the fitness center is the perfect way to end the day.
Pottstown, being less than an hour away from Philadelphia, has plenty of points of interest. Adults might want to kick things off with a tour of America's oldest brewery: the Yuengling Brewery. This free and fun tour gives visitors a glimpse of the beer-making process from start to finish. If wine is more pleasing to your taste buds, Manatawny Creek Winery a couple of miles away in Douglassville has a tasting room where guests can sample up to eight wines for a small fee. You can also swing by family-owned Setter Ridge Vineyards, in Kutztown, which offers a wine-tasting pavilion with local cheeses and scenic views of the Blue Mountains.
If you're in the mood to swing into action, schedule your tee time at Ravens Claw Golf Club, and enjoy a beautifully detailed course that winds its way through rolling hills and wooded plateaus. Or you can try your hand at Landis Creek Golf Club with its newly renovated greens and the Creekside Sports Bar & Grille with pool table, jukebox, and darts.
Museums and historic sites offer visitors opportunities to learn about Pottstown and the surrounding area's history. Step back in time at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, where an impressive collection of Pennsylvania-made wagons, carriages, trucks, and cars from bygone days are on display. Visit the area where pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone spent his youth at the Daniel Boone Homestead. Learn about the area with living history demonstrations, historic tours, and hands-on activities. For more local history, take a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor, the former home of John Potts and his family that was built in 1752. The manor features Georgian architecture and reflects the family's lifestyle with its detailed exterior and interior decor.
Parks offer the perfect setting for enjoying the outdoor scenery. Explore the nearly 30 hiking trails or take a trolley tour at Valley Forge National Historical Park near King of Prussia. Or enjoy a variety of activities at the 7,730-acre French Creek State Park, including hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, bird-watching, wildlife observation, and, depending on the season, sledding and cross-country skiing.
For family fun, there's Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom located in Allentown about 45 minutes from Pottstown. Expect thrills, chills, and splashes with coasters, thrill rides, and speed slides, rapids, and lagoons. To satisfy a sweet tooth, a visit to Chester Springs Creamery for a homemade ice cream treat is the perfect way to end the day. The creamery is part of the family-owned Milky Way Farm. Resident cows provide the milk used to make the ice cream used in creamy milkshakes and decadent sundaes.
You might also want to plan a day trip to Philadelphia, which is just 40 miles from Pottstown. Begin your journey at America's symbol of freedom: the Liberty Bell. See the many wondrous sights at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and enjoy the interactive activities at the Franklin Institute. The historic Eastern State Penitentiary features gothic architecture and is best-known for legendary inmate Al Capone. Take a guided tour, participate in interactive activities, and see the many historic exhibits and artwork.
From sledding and ice skating to fall foliage hiking and summertime swimming, there's always something to discover in Pottstown. Choose the perfect hotel as your home base during your stay.
Below are reviews of the city of Pottstown, PA from an actual visitor's perspective.
The shopping centers on both sides of the highway were very helpful for purchasing the usual things you forgot to bring along.
I did not go into Pottstown as I was there to visit relatives in the Boyertown area.
Ice house next door 🚪
I liked that the hotel was within walking to our event.
Plenty of food and shopping close by. Traffic not too bad.
We had a great visit in Pottstown. Friendly people, good food, and quiet.