While the mansion is still undergoing renovations so we were not able to include that and so my…read morereview may change in the future. Don't expect to take even a full afternoon visiting but it is a lovely preserved estate around the city. There's some goats, and the grounds are enjoyable to take an hour or so to walk with nice historical signs for context. There is some parking but it likely gets packed in high traffic times. I can't put it in my top gardens available for Philadelphia, it's good to have treasures like these to keep the sense of history and love of horticulture the area has long held.

This is a really cute hidden local treasure - very charming and pretty. We had some wedding photos…read moretaken here, so it will always have a special place in our hearts! Lots of cool spots outside for photos, and the inside is really cute as well. I'm not sure they usually open the house, but the grounds are very nice to walk around. We stopped by again recently and had some time to reminisce before heading out because it was too cold.

Great art house theater Combined the best new movies with…read morerespect for restored classics Courteous and knowledgeable staff. I've always been a donor to this type facility I'm now 80 and this is the best

Great experience on Main Street in Ambler…read more Ambler Theater is a very relaxed experience with a hand full of staff that makes you feel welcome. The movie theater is very old however it brings with it wonderful charm. My girlfriend and I have been coming here for just about a year now and are thinking of becoming members (this is a non-profit movie theater that exists by the support of its members). This spot reminds me of the Ritz movie theaters in center city without the hustle bustle. Definitely check it out for a date night or a reason to check out the quiant town of Ambler. As always people SYOY!!

Great sound, fantastic, intimate venue. Compliments to the gracious staff,…read more They know how to handle a crowd and treat their guests... saw the legendary Buddy Guy & was close enough to the stage that he handed me a pick. Once in a lifetime event. Thank you for hosting such a great show!

Oodles of staff!!…read more Tommy emanuel performing this evening. Staff really kept the flow of attendees moving in and out quite smoothly. Such a wonderful evening. In the end, everyone was singing along to some Beatles medley whilst Tommy emanuel played his guitar. So grateful to all that made this evening possible.

The Upper Roxborough Reservoir is an abandoned watershed project that covers over 30 acres of land…read morewhich includes two basins: one contains the reservoir, the other a natural wetland ecosystem that is also a migratory bird flyover observaton point. It is located between Port Royal and Summit Avenues and Lare and Eva Streets in Andorra, at the highest point in the area. The lusciously wild 30 acres is fenced in, but there are always access points. The Reservoir is pretty awesome for 3 reasons: 1. Ice Hockey-- until relatively recently the winters used to be a lot colder and the reservoir would freeze over. Kids and Teens from all over Roxborough, Manayunk and Andorra would flock to the reservoir and play ice hockey all day. People ice skated, too, but the ice was usually pretty bumpy and not great for cruising. I also don't think i can remember a time when someone (often me) didn't get too close to the edges of the thin spots and plunge into the 8" or so of brackish water underneath. It was always a challenge to get back UP onto the ice, and i can remember crunching step after step through ice that wasn't thick enough to support the force of me pulling myself up. But that's part of what makes it fun. Even though it seems like the PWD is more vigilant about keeping the fences secured, it's still possible to get in (see the pictures). I recommend dropping your gear over the fence if the access point turns out to be far away from the ramp to the largest section of the reservoir with water. And if you do go, just be careful-- it really is wild land; the reservoir might not be deep, but it's full of trees and vines and roots and rocks and if you fall and hit your head you could drown in 2" of water, you know... 2. The Toad Detour-- So, hundreds of toads apparently populate the woods (where the Schuylkill Valley Nature Center is) and backyards of houses all around the Upper Roxborough Reservoir. Each year, more than a hundred die as they attempt to migrate to the wetlands next to the reservoir (their breeding grounds). Recently, the SChuylkill Center successfully established a volunteer project called the Toad Detour, in which tons of volunteers police the roads to help the toads cross the streets safely (why play frogger when you can do it for real?). Ironically, today was the last day of the annual migration, but if you are interested, the toadlets start the journey back to the woods around May 20. Here is the site for people who'd like to help out, or anyone who just wants to take the Toad Walk tour: http://www.toaddetour.com/ 3. Running/Jogging/Walking-- since the Schuylkill Center got involved with the Reservoir, they have been aggressively landscaping it to improve its appearance. There is a great mostly paved path that circles the fence enclosing the reservoir and wetland basins and, if you can overlook the rusty metal, the view can be staggering. There is even a spot with a gorgeous picnic bench surrounded by daffodils for leisure strollers with ambitions. I don't recommend that ladies, or anyone really, do this alone. You are really cutoff from anywhere and anyone as the path circles away from Port Royal...Think of this path as nature-lite: if you don't really want to be in the woods, but you like the idea of looking at them while you run laps over staring at the lines on a track, this is the place for you...

I remember walking around this reservoir as a child with my parents and grandparents wonderful…read morememories. So i guess people still walk around it today? Love the photos thanks!!

We used to pass this park all the time but never turned in to check it out. This year, we finally…read moreturned in to look around and found that it has lots of picnic areas and an interesting birdwatching overlook. At that birdwatching station, they have an area full of birdbaths and other things to attract birds, so there were quite a variety of birds there. There's disc golf and a few areas for hiking as well, so it could be a nice place to continue exploring, especially since it's so close to home!

Took advantage of a beautiful autumn day in these times of COVID-19 and met friends for an…read moreafternoon hike in Fort Washington State Park. It was a pretty park with a nice lookout tower for birdwatching (birdfeeders are positioned to coax birds to stay for a bit) and plenty of hawks circling; however, it did seem more geared for picnicking/grilling and/or camping. There were no marked trails and we just kind of looped around until we hit a road and then looped back again. The park has plenty of parking and the restrooms were open and clean, even during the pandemic.

We live a short drive from this regional gem. The grounds are thoughtfully curated, and there are…read morespaces for the whole family. It's not unusual to see artists, classes, and families at Morris. Despite this, it never feels crowded. We love Morris so much that we joined their membership program a few years back; it's a membership that we keep active. The community programming is a nice add, and we've even picnicked here once. We appreciate the nods to the community (e.g., the scaled down Chestnut Hill West SEPTA stop), and the areas of Morris that speak to all members of the family. We'll definitely be back.

Earlier this month, we made a trip out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens on a Saturday. What a…read moretreasure! We purchased our entry tickets ahead of time. When we arrived at the gate, we showed the email receipt and then were allowed to drive up to the welcome center and a small parking lot onsite. We arrived just in time for the tour that they give at 1pm every day. The tour is customized to the attendees. Our tour guide was Janet. She was great and we learned so much. I would recommend the tour if it's your first time visiting. Unfortunately, the Out on a Limb tree adventure exhibit was closed to the public on the day we visited. But we'll probably be back again later this year because we really enjoyed our time there.

WHAT A BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!