The town of Boyertown is best known for its well-preserved historic features and its community pride.  Its main street is lined by Victorian architecture and, yes, many colorfully painted bears (always an item of interest to first-time visitors).  The bears are evidence of the Boyertown Bear Fever Community Art Project, a collaborative effort in which youth may participate and express their own sense of pride in their community.

The Boyertown community touts a Museum of Historic Vehicles, Zern’s Farmer’s Market, and a community-sponsored baseball stadium and team, home of the American Legion Boyertown Bears, who have won several national championships over the years.

Within just a few blocks of Walnut Woods are the Boyertown Area YMCA, the newly constructed, two-story (Senior) Center at Spring Street, and the Boyertown Community Library.   The town supports numerous fraternal and service organizations as well.

Walnut Woods’ location is also within walking or easy driving distance of many shops and restaurants in the historic Boyertown area, where family-owned businesses prosper.   There are gift shops, drug stores, medical and other professional offices, and many other services available. 

Located approximately 40 miles or fewer from each city, Boyertown is convenient to Pottstown, Philadelphia, Reading, and the Lehigh Valley (Allentown/Bethlehem), PA, providing easy access to larger cultural centers, two international airports and the latest in medical care.  Driving time to New York City or to Atlantic City, NJ is approximately two hours, with bus service available.