Bahr Mill Complex
Bahr Mill Complex is a historic grist mill complex located in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
A museum inside Colebrookdale Township
Amity Township is the nearest base
Amity Township is 6 miles southwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 88 miles southwest and New York City is about 93 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Colebrookdale Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Bahr Mill Complex
Bahr Mill Complex is a historic grist mill complex located in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The complex includes the 2-story, plus basement, banked stone mill (1897); 2 2/2-story, stucco over stone farmhouse (c. 1820); 1-story, brick smokehouse (c. 1820); banked frame sawmill with a stone foundation (c. 1820); 2-story, stucco over stone store (c. 1820); two sheds (c. 1890); a shoemaker's shop (c. 1890); outhouse (c. 1920); stone bank barn (rebuilt c. 1880); and frame garage (c. 1930). Also on the property are a contributing chicken house (c. 1850) and pig sty (c. 1890). It is a family-run mill complex, run by the Gable family for over 175 years.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1990)
Where to stay near Bahr Mill Complex
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Amity Township (7) and Pottstown (6), and Philadelphia has the most rooms in the area (168).
Philadelphia
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
1,574,281 people
36 mi southeast of Bahr Mill Complex
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Bahr Mill Complex | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrookdale Township | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 5,184 | $250K | — |
| Amity Township | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,585 | $363K | A |
| Pottstown | 6 mi south | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 23,322 | $195K | D |
| Limerick Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 21,436 | $457K | B |
| Upper Macungie Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 motel | 29,600 | $419K | A |
| Boyertown | 1 mi east | — | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 4,333 | $213K | — |
| Reading | 14 mi west | 20 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 95,832 | $121K | C |
| Upper Merion Township | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Philadelphia | 36 mi southeast | 55 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Visiting Bahr Mill Complex
Is Bahr Mill Complex in Colebrookdale Township?
Yes. It’s inside Colebrookdale Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Bahr Mill Complex?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Bahr Mill Complex from Newark and Baltimore?
About 82 miles east of Newark and about 88 miles southwest of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bahr Mill Complex?
Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 39 miles.
Where should I stay near Bahr Mill Complex?
Amity Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay), Pottstown (6 mi, 6 places to stay) and Philadelphia (36 mi, 168 places to stay).
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