The feel
Phoenixville’s revival is one of the region’s great turnarounds. The borough offers walkable streets of older twins and singles, and newer townhomes and apartments near the redeveloped riverfront.
Surrounding Schuylkill and Charlestown townships add quieter streets and larger properties, with Valley Forge just across the river.
Highlights
Bridge Street
A dense, walkable strip of independent restaurants and breweries.
Colonial Theatre
A restored historic theater — and home of the annual Blobfest.
Schuylkill River Trail
A long multi-use trail along the river toward Valley Forge and Philadelphia.