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Stroll through Phoenixville, which has indeed risen from the ashes. See the results of the Phoenixville Renaissance, experience its neighborhoods, and walk the Schuylkill River Trail to Lock 60.
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Phoenixville: Rising from the Ashes
Year Round Walk
SN: 122905 - 2023 / Y1839
The event is closed
From Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 to Dec 30th, 2023
Start box available: opens at 7:00 am weekdays, 8:00 am weekend, closing times vary
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Stroll through historic Phoenixville, former home of Phoenix Steel and Griffin, Smith & Hill, makers of Phoenixville's famous Majolica Pottery. The Colonial Theatre, the centerpiece of Phoenixville's renaissance, was featured in "The Blob" (1958) and commemorates the film every summer during Blob Fest. Phoenixville features a farmers' market, many restaurants, wine bars, brew pubs, and a distillery, as well as numerous events and festivals (including Blob Fest, Phoenixville Food Week, the Dogwood Festival (May), the Phoenixville Blues Festival (September), Food Truck Festivals, and more.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Rest rooms are available at Steel City Coffeehouse, the Phoenixville Library, Acme Supermarket, and Lock 60.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
203 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 (484-924-8425). From west: Take PA 113E to Phoenixville. When 113 turns left on Gay St., continue straight on Bridge St. The STEEL CITY COFFEEHOUSE is on the corner at Main St. From east: Exit PA Turnpike at Valley Forge (Exit 326). Take US 422W to the Phoenixville/Collegeville exit, then take PA 29S to Phoenixville. When 29 turns left at Starr St., continue straight on Bridge St. The coffeehouse is on the corner of Bridge and Main Sts. Metered parking is available on the street and in the municipal parking lots. Free parking is available at the Borough Building (351 Bridge St) only during non-business hours.
Maps phrase and directions link
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203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
Chester County Red Rovers (AVA-0978)
Event website: www.redroverswalk.org
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