Pennypacker Mills
Pennypacker Mills is an American colonial mansion that is surrounded by 170 acres (0.69 km2) of farmland in Perkiomen Township, near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Add Lynnewood Hall, 21 mi away, to a visit. The best weather comes with April, May, June, September and October, at 64–82°F.
A museum inside Perkiomen Township
Limerick Township is the nearest base
Limerick Township is 4 miles west, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 85 miles east and Baltimore is about 90 miles southwest (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 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Pennypacker Mills
Pennypacker Mills is an American colonial mansion that is surrounded by 170 acres (0.69 km2) of farmland in Perkiomen Township, near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Located on the shore of the Perkiomen Creek, it is situated approximately 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Philadelphia.
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1976)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
A base for Pennypacker Mills
To stay close, try Perkiomen Township (3) and Philadelphia (168).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lynnewood Hall
- 3Lincoln Financial Field
- 4Eastern State Penitentiary
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Independence Hall
- 7Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pennypacker Mills | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkiomen Township | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 8,965 | $435K | — |
| Philadelphia | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Upper Merion Township | 12 mi south | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Limerick Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 21,436 | $457K | B |
| Montgomery Township | 12 mi east | 20 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,210 | $473K | B |
| Tredyffrin Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 31,818 | $710K | — |
| Plymouth Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
| Marlborough Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 3,563 | $385K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Pennypacker Mills
Places worth adding lie within 52 miles.
Big draw128 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw221 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw329 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw425 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw529 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw627 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
726 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Big draw51 mi Park & preservePine BarrensPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · 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
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Questions before you go
Is Pennypacker Mills in Perkiomen Township?
Yes. It’s inside Perkiomen Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Pennypacker Mills?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Pennypacker Mills from Newark and Jersey City?
About 75 miles northeast of Newark and about 80 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pennypacker Mills?
Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 29 miles.
Where should I stay near Pennypacker Mills?
Philadelphia (24 mi, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (12 mi, 26 places to stay) and Limerick Township (4 mi, 7 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.