Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Voyage Tips and guide

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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.

• 40.1-75.0997221 Abington
• 40.00139-75.2952 Ardmore
• 40.1308-75.42583 Audubon — named for naturalist John James Audubon, who lived there as a young man; including Oaks, Eagleville, and Mont Clare
• 40.0075-75.23424 Bala Cynwyd
• 40.152331-75.2662895 Blue Bell
• 40.1039-75.34316 Bridgeport
• 40.0211-75.31697 Bryn Mawr
• 40.1856-75.45838 Collegeville— home of Ursinus College; including Skippack, Schwenksville, Trappe, and Spring Mount
• 40.0772-75.30199 Conshohocken
• 40.15-75.32944410 East Norriton
• 40.138611-75.19138911 Fort Washington — including Ambler, Spring House, and Flourtown
• 40.013056-75.29444412 Haverford Township
• 40.1167-75.049713 Huntingdon Valley
• 40.0961-75.129414 Jenkintown
• 40.094722-75.37805615 King of Prussia
• 40.2419-75.284216 Lansdale — including North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville
• 40.213056-75.28361117 Lower Gwynedd Township
• 40.0075-75.262218 Narberth
• 40.12-75.341719 Norristown — including Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill
• 40.4281-75.533120 Palm
• 40.3956-75.497221 Pennsburg — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
• 40.2497-75.640322 Pottstown — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
• 40.239722-75.3323 Towamencin
• 40.1461-75.116724 Willow Grove — including Horsham, and Hatboro

• 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^{[dead link]}
• 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

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.

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.