The Philadelphia things to do and Philadelphia tourist attractions offer outdoor sights to see for the whole family.
Serene gardens with huge varieties of plants and flowers await as does an historic park.
Delaware County
Chanticleer Gardens
786 Church Road
Wayne PA 19087
610-687-4163
March-October Wed-Sun 10 AM-5 PM, May-August Fridays 10 AM-8 PM
Former estate of Christine and Adolph Rosengarten Sr with trees, wildflowers, plants, flowers, sculptures, a water garden and more.
The gardens include: Stream Garden, Ruin and Gravel Garden, The Orchard, Cut Flower and Vegetable Garden, Minder Woods, Pond Garden, Asian Woods, The Serpentine, Chanticleer House Garden, Teacup Garden, Tennis Court Garden.
http://www.chanticleergarden.org
Wayne PA Hotels
- Programs
- Classes
- Workshops
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Road
Media PA 19063
610-566-9134
Media PA Hotels
Open year round either 9 AM-4 PM or 9 AM-8 PM. See website for hours.
- 650 acres
- Plants, trees, historic buildings, hiking trails
- Workshops
- Classes
- Exhibits
Montgomery County
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
900 Cathedral Road, Box 277C
Bryn Athyn PA 19009
267-502-4600
Mon-Sat 9 AM-4 PM, Sunday 1-4 PM
Tours – 1-4 PM daily
Grounds are open for quiet reflection daily during the day
The Cathedral is a mix of Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
- Educational programs
Graeme Park
859 County Line Road
Horsham PA 19044
215-343-0965
http://www.ushistory.org/graeme
Horsham PA Hotels
Fri-Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sunday 12-4 PM
Historic park with 42 acres that includes the Keith House, home to a Colonial PA governor. There are nature trails and places to picnic. Enjoy wildlife viewing of deer, wild turkey, herons.
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Road
Audubon PA 19403
610-666-5593
http://pa.audubon.org/centers_mill_grove.html
Audubon PA Hotels
Tues-Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sunday 1-4 PM
Grounds – Tues-Sun 7 AM-dusk
The museum features Audubon’s art work while the grounds have hundreds of different birds for bird watching, 400+ variety of plants and walking trails.
- Events
- Educational programs
Berks County
The sights in this county of the state offer opportunities for exploration, gift buying and wildlife viewing.
Bird lovers can take a hike at Hawk Mountain and see spectacular views.
You are given paper and a pencil and will write down all the different species of birds you see.
Be sure to bring your camera!
Crystal Cave
963 Crystal Cave Rd
Kutztown PA 19530
610-683-6765
http://www.crystalcavepa.com
March 1-November 30
March-April, October-November Monday to Sunday 9 AM-5 PM
May and September Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-6 PM
Memorial Day – Labor Day Mon-Fri 9 AM-6 PM, Sat-Sun 9 AM-7 PM
- 45 minute interpretive tour
- Also has a restaurant, mini golf course, gemstone panning
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd
Kempton PA 19529
610-756-6961
http://www.hawkmountain.org
Open all year
Trails open daily dawn to dusk
Visitor Center – December-August 9 AM-5 PM, September-November 8 AM-5 PM
This is a refuge for eagles, falcons and hawks. Mid August to mid December is when migration occurs.
You can easily spend a day here walking or hiking around the area.
Bird lovers definitely won’t want to miss this!
- Trails
- Bookstore
- Garden with native plants
- Programs and events throughout the year
Koziar’s Christmas Village
782 Christmas Village Rd
Bernville PA 19506
610-488-1110
http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
Open beginning of November to beginning of January
- 500,000+ Christmas lights
- Displays cover the William M. Koziar property and include a lake, trees, walkways and buildings in addition to a house and barn. Displays are both indoors and outdoors.
- Photos with Santa for the kids
- Gift shop
The Pagoda
Reading PA
http://www.berksweb.com/morepagoda.html
Reading PA Hotels
Open all year 12-5 PM daily
On Mount Penn made of tile and red brick
- Gift shop
Have fun visiting the tourist attractions in Pennsylvania!