
Swatara Village is a quaint 55+ community of under 200 houses situated on about 150 acres in Pine Gr
ove Township. From Staten Island, Central Jersey: Follow Route 287 West to Interstate 78 West to Exit 40 Bethel (Old Exit 13) in PA, Route 501 North to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From New York City and North Jersey: Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 81 South Exit 100. Turn East on Route 443, see Swatara Communities entrance on right.
From Long Island: Verrizano Bridge to Goethals Bridge. NJ Turnpike to Exit 14 which is 78 West to Welcome to PA sign - $0.50 toll – Get off Exit 40 Bethel (Old Exit 13) in PA Route 501 to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From Reading: North on Route 183 to Route 443 West. Follow 443 through Pine Grove plus 2.5 miles. Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From Philadelphia: 476 North to Northeast Extension of Turnpike to Exit 33 (Lehigh Valley) – West on Interstate 78 to Exit 40 Bethel (Old Exit 13), Route 501 North to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From Bucks County: 313 North to 309 North to West on Interstate 78 to Exit 40 Bethel (Old Exit 13), Route 501 North to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From Allentown: Take Interstate 78 to Exit 40 Bethel (Old Exit 13), Route 501 North to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
From Harrisburg: Take Interstate 81 North to Exit 100. Turn right at bottom of exit ramp. See Swatara Communities entrance on right.
From Lancaster: Take Route 501 North to Route 895 West (turn left) to Route 443 (turn left). Near intersection of Interstate 81, see Swatara Communities entrance on left.
Places to Stay if you Visit
Berry Patch Bed & Breakfast
115 Moores Road, Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 865-7219
A traditional American log home and a wonderful place to plan your
weddings, special events, or corporate meetings. Come spend a romantic
weekend getaway. Be sure to ask about horseback riding and our murder
mystery weekends! Year round reservations, jacuzzis and fireplaces.
Comfort Inn
Route 443 and Interstate 81, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-8031
Conveniently located at Exit 100 on Interstate 81. Indoor pool, fitness center, cable TV.
Located 20 miles from Hershey.
Hampton Inn
481 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-4505
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania, the Hampton Inn
Pine Grove, PA hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 81 at Exit
100. Our Pine Grove Hampton Inn hotel is fully-equipped to serve the
needs of today's traveler.
Dining
- Buddy's Log Cabin Family Restaurant 97 Tremont Road, 300 Route 61 South, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-8253 Authentic Log Cabin with old fashion fireplace - features salad bar in
old logging sled. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- O'Neal's Pub 112 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-4316 Good Friends & Great Food. Wed. 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Red Lion Cafe & Restaurant (Route 443) RD 3, Box 179, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-8074 Located conveniently on Route 443 East of Pine Grove and minutes from
Exit 31 off Interstate 81. Great home cooking at a popular local
restaurant. Buses are welcome.
- The Sholl Family Restaurant, 83 Pleasant Valley Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-8715 Minutes from I-81, on Rt. 443 East. Home cooking is our specialty
whether from our menu or one of our all-you-can-eat buffets. Open
Tuesday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. - 9
p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Zimmerman's Bridge
Location: On township route 661 west of Rock in Washington Township.
Stream: Little Swatara Creek
Ownership: County
Truss Type: Burr
Length: 50 ft. 6 in.
Width: 11 ft.
Builder: Unknown
Year: c. 1880
Condition: Good
This bridge is one of two remaining covered bridges in Schuylkill County.
At one time there were 51 of these wooden spans in the county.
It is identical to the Rock Bridge in styling.