Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) - county in Pennsylvania, United States

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 (IATA: 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.

• 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.

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