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Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, at 227 Bridge Street. Our list goes on with USS New Jersey, 24 mi away. Its mildest months, April, May, June, September and October, bring highs of 64–83°F.

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Where
In Phoenixville
2 places to stay
Wikipedia readers
5.5K
a year · #3,338 of 7,799
In brief

A theatre inside Phoenixville

Tredyffrin Township is the nearest base

Tredyffrin Township is 6 miles southeast, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Baltimore

Baltimore is about 82 miles southwest and New York City is about 91 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct

April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Picking a season

Below are typical highs and lows near Colonial Theatre.

Jan40° / 23°
Feb43° / 24°
Mar52° / 31°
Apr64° / 41°
May74° / 51°
Jun83° / 61°
Jul88° / 66°
Aug86° / 64°
Sep78° / 57°
Oct66° / 44°
Nov55° / 35°
Dec45° / 28°
Typical highs and lows in Phoenixville. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Phoenixville. Phoenixville’s full climate →
About

Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, at 227 Bridge Street. Built in 1903, the "Colonial Opera House" became a preeminent venue for movies, traveling shows and live entertainment throughout the 20th century. The three-screen venue consists of the original 658-seat ‘vaudeville house’ and two newer additional theatres in the adjacent National Bank of Phoenixville building.

Type
Theatre
Wikipedia readers
5.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Rooms near Colonial Theatre

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Philadelphia (168) and Upper Merion Township (26).

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Colonial Theatre12Places to stay in town
  1. 1USS New Jersey
  2. 2Lincoln Financial Field
  3. 3Lynnewood Hall
  4. 4Xfinity Mobile Arena
  5. 5Eastern State Penitentiary
  6. 6Independence Hall
  7. 7Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
In town

Phoenixville

2 places to stay · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground

You’re already here.

20,356 people

35 min drive

Philadelphia

168 places to stay · 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds

1,574,281 people

22 mi southeast of Colonial Theatre

10 min drive

Upper Merion Township

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs

36,674 people

8 mi southeast of Colonial Theatre

10 min drive

East Whiteland Township

12 places to stay · 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B

14,983 people

6 mi south of Colonial Theatre

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Colonial TheatreDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Phoenixvillein town—2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground20,356$370KA−
Philadelphia22 mi southeast35 min168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds1,574,281$243KD−
Upper Merion Township8 mi southeast10 min26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs36,674$455KC−
East Whiteland Township6 mi south10 min12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B14,983$637KB+
Tredyffrin Township6 mi southeast10 min10 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs31,818$710K—
Uwchlan Township10 mi southwest15 min12 12 hotels19,615$540KA−
Limerick Township7 mi north10 min7 6 hotels · 1 campground21,436$457KB
Plymouth Township12 mi east20 min10 10 hotels18,555$458KD

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

PHLPhiladelphia · major hub23 mi
ILGWilmington32 mi
ABELehigh Valley36 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Colonial Theatre’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Other places close by

Every place here is under 49 miles away.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

What people ask about Colonial Theatre

Is Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville?

Yes. It’s inside Phoenixville, PA.

When is the best time to visit Colonial Theatre?

April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.

How far is Colonial Theatre from Baltimore and Newark?

About 82 miles southwest of Baltimore and about 82 miles northeast of Newark, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Colonial Theatre?

Philadelphia (PHL), about 23 miles away.

Where should I stay near Colonial Theatre?

Philadelphia (22 mi, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (8 mi, 26 places to stay) and East Whiteland Township (6 mi, 12 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Phoenixville

There are no tips yet, so start one in Phoenixville’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.