Blue Bell

Blue Bell is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Plymouth Meeting.

Get in
Taking PA-73 or route 202 will take you to Blue Bell. It is located mainly between the intersection of the two main roads.

By bus
Although it is rare to see the Septa bus run around Blue Bell area it is accessible. Although cars are the main source of transportation the bus is an affordable and easy transportation method that can be accessed for about $2 a ride during any time of the week. Route 98 will go through Norristown passing by Blue Bell all the way to Willow grove. The bus typically comes by every 30 minutes and if you plan on travelling to local cities it is a great way to get around, it is a nice place to visit.

By train
There is no train station in Blue Bell but SEPTA runs trains to stations within 5-15 minutes walk or drive. Neighboring Ambler, Fort Washington, and even Norristown have stations on the network. You can either take the Manayunk/Norristown Line train to Norristown or the Lansdale/Doylestown Lime to Ambler or Fort Washington. The train within every 30 minutes. It costs around $4 and is faster and more comfortable than the bus. You can park for only a dollar in most train stations.

The nearest Amtrak station is in downtown Philadelphia.

By car

 * Enterprise Rent a Car at 1521 Narcissa Road has compact cars at around $40/day and minivans for about a $100/day.

See

 * Wentz Run Park - The most visited park in town is next to the Blue Bell Police Department. It is a public family-orientated park which offers many special events and activities. It has a concession stand, gazebo, 4 tennis courts, 2 full court basketball courts, sand volleyball court, 2 soccer fields, 3 baseball fields, and playgrounds which are offered for ages 3-12.

Buy

 * Village Square Shopping Center is one of the few shopping centers in Blue Bell.

Learn

 * Wings Field is a general aviation airport located in Blue Bell.

Eat

 * Blue Bell Diner is the main diner up in Blue Bell. Open 24/7. Their breakfast and soups are quite extraordinary and cheap. They also have delectable milkshakes and desserts to finish it off.
 * Pudges. Located in the heart of Blue Bell, this place is known especially for their famous hoagies and steaks which are very large and delicious.
 * Reeds Restaurant/Nightclub offers a variety of entertainment and delicacies. There are nightly food specials and drink specials. Live DJ and entertainment.