One of Pennsylvania's state parks French Creek makes up 7,730 acres in the Schuylkill Highlands northwest of Philadelphia. Visitors to French Creek State Park can participate in a wide range of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating and fishing on the park's two lakes. Other activities include hiking, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking and horseback riding. Visitors wanting to stay in the French Creek State Forest area can choose from several options for hotels.
Less than five miles from French Creek State Park, the Econo Lodge in Douglasville offers comfortable and budget-friendly accommodations. Amenities include large rooms, free deluxe breakfast and pet-friendly rooms. Besides French Creek State Park, the Econo Lodge Douglasville is also near other attractions including the Daniel Boone Homestead, Maple Grove Raceway and the Valley Forge Outlet Malls. Nearby restaurants include Applebee's, Island Pizza and McDonald's. Guests at the Econo Lodge can utilize the local cab company to reach nearby attractions.
Visitors to French Creek State Park can also opt to stay in nearby Pottstown at the Quality Inn Pottstown. Pottstown is less than five miles from French Creek State Park and easily accessible by the Benjamin Franklin Highway. The Quality Inn Pottstown features a free continental breakfast every morning and free coffee throughout the day. For lunch and dinner guests can visit the on-site Champs Sports Pub and Grill, which offers karaoke and dancing every weekend. Other nearby restaurants include Applebee's, Red Lobster and the Pottstown Diner.
Around 10 miles to the west of French Creek State Park sits the city of Morgantown and the Holiday Inn Morgantown. Room accommodations at the Holiday Inn Morgantown include standard rooms, suites and executive club rooms with additional work spaces. The Carriage House Restaurant and Lounge located on-site provides breakfast and dinner and kids eat free with a paying adult. Nearby attractions include the Kog Hill Winery, Berks County Park and downtown Morganstown with local shops and restaurants.
Also located in Morgantown right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the USA Inn and Suites provides travelers with clean rooms and inexpensive rates. Amenities include large rooms, parking in front of each room and complimentary continental breakfast. Just down the road from the USA Inn and Suites are the Heritage Restaurant, Old Village Inn Restaurant and Café 110. Guests can also visit nearby Adamstown, the official antique capital of the U.S., Amish country outside of Reading and the historic Joanna Furnace near the Schuylkill River.
