Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)
Montgomery County (known sometimes as "Montco") is a county northwest of Philadelphia. It ranges in character from farm country to suburbia. It has a population of over 830,000 (2019), making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania. The county seat and largest community is Norristown.
Cities
- 🌍 Abington
- 🌍 Ardmore
- 🌍 Audubon — named for naturalist John James Audubon, who lived there as a young man; including Oaks, Eagleville, and Mont Clare
- 🌍 Bala Cynwyd
- 🌍 Blue Bell
- 🌍 Bridgeport
- 🌍 Bryn Mawr
- 🌍 Collegeville— home of Ursinus College; including Skippack, Schwenksville, Trappe, and Spring Mount
- 🌍 Conshohocken
- 🌍 East Norriton
- 🌍 Fort Washington — including Ambler, Spring House, and Flourtown
- 🌍 Haverford Township
- 🌍 Huntingdon Valley
- 🌍 Jenkintown
- 🌍 King of Prussia
- 🌍 Lansdale — including North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville
- 🌍 Lower Gwynedd Township
- 🌍 Narberth
- 🌍 Norristown — including Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill
- 🌍 Palm
- 🌍 Pennsburg — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
- 🌍 Pottstown — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
- 🌍 Towamencin
- 🌍 Willow Grove — including Horsham, and Hatboro
Get in
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL IATA): Fly in from any major airport. Approximately 30-minute drive from Philadelphia.
- SEPTA Regional Rail Connects Philadelphia to Montgomery County. See Schedules
- By car from Philadelphia: I-76 West, I-95 North.
- By car from Allentown: I-476
- By Greyhound bus twice a day from the New York Port Authority bus terminal on 8th Ave. between 40th and 41st St. in Manhattan., $27-45, 2¼hr
- By Bieber Tourways bus four times a day from the New York Port Authority bus terminal, $24-35, 2¼hr
See
There are historic sites all over Montgomery County, each representing a unique aspect of its history.
There are several beautiful parks in Montgomery County, which are great for fishing, barbecuing, and nature hiking.
Do
Montgomery County parks and historical sites are a must see when visiting this area. This is an excellent destination for eco-tourism because there is an abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities to enjoy.
- Schuylkill River Trail, ☏ +1 610 666-5371. This 11.5-mile multi-use trail, running from Philadelphia to Valley Forge National Historical Park, is a popular destination for biking, rollerblading, jogging, and walking. The trail is administered by Lower Perkiomen Valley Park.