Mill Grove Mansion

City / town · Pennsylvania

Audubon

Mill Grove Mansion

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportPHL · 20 mi
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Overview

Audubon is a community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was named for naturalist John James Audubon, who lived there as a young man. The population was 8,400 in 2010.

1 sights · 7 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Audubon

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

The first American home of John James Audubon celebrates Audubon's artistic and scientific legacy. Small museum houses all of his major works on paper and several original oil paintings.Gift shop.

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Enjoy picnicking, band concerts (summer), fishing, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and roller-blading.

Eagleville Park

Jogging trails, basketball, horseshoes, shuffle-board, tennis, hardball, playground and picnic pavilion by reservation. Eagleville is a small suburban town of about 10 streets and a population around 200. On the grounds …

Schuylkill Canal Recreation Area

60-acre linear park parallels Schuylkill River. 2.5-mile watered canal, tow path and trails for hiking, bird watching, boating, fishing. Remains of historic Lock 60 and beautifully restored Locktender's house.

Par Breakers Golf Academy

An indoor driving range offering video lessons, this 10,000-sq-ft practice facility features nine driving stalls, short game area and sand bunker. Pro shop, golf camps and more.

The Golf Club at Shannondell

18-hole golf course.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby King of Prussia)

Jan: 3.7 in rain3.7"Jan: high 42°F, low 23°F42°23°JanFeb: 3.0 in rain3"Feb: high 44°F, low 25°F44°25°FebMar: 4.4 in rain4.4"Mar: high 52°F, low 32°F52°32°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 65°F, low 42°F65°42°AprMay: 4.3 in rain4.3"May: high 75°F, low 52°F75°52°MayJun: 4.2 in rain4.2"Jun: high 84°F, low 62°F84°62°JunJul: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jul: high 89°F, low 67°F89°67°JulAug: 5.0 in rain5"Aug: high 86°F, low 65°F86°65°AugSep: 4.9 in rain4.9"Sep: high 80°F, low 58°F80°58°SepOct: 4.3 in rain4.3"Oct: high 68°F, low 45°F68°45°OctNov: 3.6 in rain3.6"Nov: high 57°F, low 35°F57°35°NovDec: 4.7 in rain4.7"Dec: high 46°F, low 28°F46°28°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 33 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Sky Zone Oaks, John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
  • Lunch Chadwick's Restaurant & Bar
  • Afternoon Eagleville Park, Par Breakers Golf Academy

Day 2

  • Morning Arnold's Family Fun Center, Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
  • Afternoon Schuylkill Canal Recreation Area, The Golf Club at Shannondell

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    See

    See John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

    The first American home of John James Audubon celebrates Audubon's artistic and scientific legacy. Small museum houses all of his major works on paper and several original oil paintings.Gift shop.

    📍 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon☎ +1 610 666-5593
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    Do

    Do Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

    Enjoy picnicking, band concerts (summer), fishing, hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and roller-blading.

    📍 101 New Mill Rd, Oaks☎ +1 610 666-5371
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    Do Eagleville Park

    Jogging trails, basketball, horseshoes, shuffle-board, tennis, hardball, playground and picnic pavilion by reservation. Eagleville is a small suburban town of about 10 streets and a population around 200. On the grounds of Eagleville Park is the Lower Providence public library and the Lower Providence police station.

    📍 Parkland Dr☎ +1 610 539-8020
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    Do Schuylkill Canal Recreation Area

    60-acre linear park parallels Schuylkill River. 2.5-mile watered canal, tow path and trails for hiking, bird watching, boating, fishing. Remains of historic Lock 60 and beautifully restored Locktender's house.

    📍 400 Towpath Rd - Upper Providence Township, Mont Clare☎ +1 610 917-0021
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    Do Par Breakers Golf Academy

    An indoor driving range offering video lessons, this 10,000-sq-ft practice facility features nine driving stalls, short game area and sand bunker. Pro shop, golf camps and more.

    📍 99 Brower Avenue - Suite 2300, Oaks☎ +1 610 666-9000
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    Shop 422 Business Center

    More than million square feet of exciting recreation, entertainment, and retail shopping. Just seconds off the Oaks exit of route 422.

    📍 1230 East Circle Drive, Oaks☎ +1 610 666-6900
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    • - located in Oaks

    Do Arnold's Family Fun Center

    Arnold's Family Fun Center offers go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, duck pin bowling, inflatable bounces, and the largest arcade in the area.

    📍 2200 West Drive - 422 Business Center, Oaks☎ +1 610 666-0600
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    Eat

    Eat Chadwick's Restaurant & Bar

    American

    Offering a perfect blend of casual American cuisine, relaxing family atmosphere and friendly service for a dining experience unmatched in the area. Open daily.

    📍 2750 Egypt Road, Audubon☎ +1 610 666-7600
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Sleep

    Stay Homewood Suites - Valley Forge

    123 studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites. Complimentary hot breakfast each morning and an evening social Monday through Thursday nights.

    📍 681 Shannondell Boulevard, Audubon☎ +1 610 539-7300
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