How to get there
Adamstown is on Route 272 southwest of Reading, Pa., about 360 miles from Boston or a 6 1/2-hour drive. Take Interstate 95 south to New York and Interstate 287 west in New Jersey to a merge with Interstate 78 west into Pennsylvania. Pick up Route 222 south to Route 272 west.
What to do
To hit the greatest number of shops, plan to visit on a weekend, though some shops are open during the week. For information, see www.antiquescapital.com.
Shupp's Grove
Route 897, Adamstown
717-484-4115
April-October, Saturday and Sunday,7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Renninger's Antique Market
Route 272, Adamstown
877-385-0104, 717-336-2177
Sundays 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Operates year-round indoors, at discretion of vendors outdoors (the most hardy sell until late November or earlyDecember).
Where to stay
Comfort Inn
2017 North Reading Road, Denver, Pa.
717-336-4649
This 45-room motel is about 2 miles southwest of ''The Strip" on Route 272. Rooms $85-$130.
Where to eat
Stoudt's Black Angus Restaurant & Brew Pub
Route 272, Adamstown
717-484-4386
Monday-Thursday 4:30-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday noon-10, Sunday 11:30-8.
Pub menu of salads, pates, and smoked fish for light eaters ($5-$10). In the restaurant, sirloin stars in sizes from half to full pound ($19.50-$37).
