Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)

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

 * — named for naturalist John James Audubon, who lived there as a young man; including Oaks, Eagleville, and Mont Clare
 * — home of Ursinus College; including Skippack, Schwenksville, Trappe, and Spring Mount
 * — including Ambler, Spring House, and Flourtown
 * — including North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville
 * — including Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill
 * — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
 * — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro
 * — including Ambler, Spring House, and Flourtown
 * — including North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville
 * — including Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill
 * — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
 * — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro
 * — including North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville
 * — including Bridgeport, Gladwyne, Jeffersonville, Conshohocken and Lafayette Hill
 * — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
 * — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro
 * — including Green Lane, Greenville, East Greenville, Macungie, Palm, Spinnerstown, Red Hill, and Quakertown
 * — including Gilbertsville, Limerick, Sassamansville, Royersford and Linfield
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro
 * — including Horsham, and Hatboro

Get in

 * Philadelphia International Airport : 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.