Montgomery County, Pennsylvania travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

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.

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Best things about Montgomery County

Schuylkill River Trail

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 V…

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)

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 — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 30 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Pennsburg — Unami Creek, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Perkiomen Trail.
Day 2: King of Prussia — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Washington Memorial Chapel, King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial.
Day 3: Lansdale — Kugel Ball, Parkside Place Park, Morgan Log House.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

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Places in Montgomery County

Pennsburg

City / town · 50 listings

King of Prussia

City / town · 47 listings

Lansdale

City / town · 40 listings

Huntingdon Valley

City / town · 23 listings

Norristown

City / town · 21 listings

Elkins Park

City / town · 19 listings

Skippack Village

City / town · 19 listings

Pottstown

City / town · 16 listings

Collegeville

City / town · 14 listings

Fort Washington

City / town · 14 listings

Jenkintown

City / town · 14 listings

East Norriton

City / town · 13 listings

Willow Grove

City / town · 12 listings

Blue Bell

City / town · 11 listings

Audubon

City / town · 11 listings

Abington Township

City / town · 8 listings

Narberth

City / town · 7 listings

Kulpsville

City / town · 1 listings

Towamencin

City / town

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): 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.