East Brunswick Township offers a bucolic landscape in Pennsylvania
East Brunswick Township lies in the shadow of Hawk Mountain, a sanctuary for birds of prey for nearly a century. The mountain ridge makes up the southern boundary of the community, which in turn is folded into the wilderness and farmland of eastern Pennsylvania. Its bucolic landscape – and proximity to the mountain and nearby state game lands – draws those seeking a quiet retreat in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. “Hawk Mountain is the draw in East Brunswick Township,” says Brad Mullen, broker and owner at Mullen Realty Associates. “The township is very rural. It’s a sleepy, little agricultural community.” While locals need cars to get around, major cities like Allentown and Reading are less than 40 miles away and shopping outlets are under 10 miles south.
Single-family homes on Pennsylvania acreage
East Brunswick Township properties are almost exclusively single-family homes spread out amid the landscape. “Most everything sits on an acre or more,” Mullen says. “East Brunswick Township doesn’t have any townhouses, and there is only one development in the whole township.” Architectural styles vary, but include farmhouses, ranch-style homes, colonial-style homes and Cape Cods. Prices range from around $200,000 to about $500,000, depending on acreage.
Raptors soar overhead at Hawk Mountain
Hawk Mountain and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary offer trails and a visitor center, but require a fee. The sanctuary focuses on preservation of birds of prey like eagles, falcons and hawks. “It has hiking and it’s a big raptor flyway,” Mullen says. “There is a lot of educational stuff there around raptors and there are lookouts where people can sit and watch these birds. The views are pretty incredible, too.” The sanctuary also puts on events, including concerts and Birds & Brew at its amphitheater. Birds & Brew spotlights local breweries and wineries with dinner, live music and opportunities to interact with raptors. State Game Lands Number 222 and State Game Lands 106 sit to the north and south of East Brunswick Township, respectively, and have trails and hunting areas.
Blue Mountain School District serves the area
Local students can start at Blue Mountain Elementary East in Orwigsburg, which receives a B rating from Niche. Blue Mountain Middle School garners a B-minus, while Blue Mountain High School also scores a B. All three are in the Blue Mountain School District. Blue Mountain High’s boys’ and girls’ track-and-field teams won gold in 2024 and 2025 at the Schuylkill League Meet.
A former inn for East Brunswick Township diners
The McKeansburg Hotel, Bar & Restaurant is the most prominent dining spot in East Brunswick Township. It has stood on the west side of the community since 1890 and, though it no longer operates as a hotel, still offers a variety of menu items and specialty nights. “The McKeansburg Hotel has events like Wings Monday and Steak Thursday, which are really popular,” Mullen says. Shoppers can visit Aldi, Weis Markets and a Walmart Supercenter in Hamburg, about 10 miles south of central East Brunswick Township. Other outlets in the Hamburg area include chain restaurants and the Westy Bar & Grill, a local favorite that offers food and drinks along with a happy hour.
Driving to Allentown and Reading on state routes
East Brunswick Township residents use personal vehicles to get around, as there is no public transportation in the community. Allentown is over 30 miles east by way of Pennsylvania Route 309, while motorists can head to Reading over 30 miles south on Pennsylvania Route 61. “Getting around is easy,” Mullen says. “It’s a straight shot from Allentown and Reading.” Both state routes are less than 9 miles from central East Brunswick Township. Philadelphia is almost 100 miles away. Lehigh Valley Hospital – Carbon is almost 20 miles northeast.
