Mout Airy (MT Airy)Mt. Airy, which is only 20 minutes from Center City, combines dense leafy park land, miles of multi-use trails, tree-lined streets and a historic cobblestoned business corridor that attracts aspiring entrepreneurs.
Mt. Airy’s varied architecture recounts its historic roots. Structures dating back to the 18th century sit alongside Victorian and 20th-century homes. The community’s Quaker roots might be one reason that Mt. Airy became a model of successful integration early on. Since the 1950s, the community has earned a national reputation as a model of diversity, welcoming families of all races, genders and nationalities who share a fierce commitment to civic engagement and social activism. HISTORY Remnants of American history are scattered throughout Mt. Airy. Troops fought the devastating Battle of Germantown on the front lawn of the Cliveden mansion, and the Johnson House Historic Site is one of the few stops on the Underground Railroad still open to the public. East Mt. Airy and West Mt. Airy are united by historic Germantown Avenue, where British troops once marched during the Battle of Germantown. Now a commercial corridor, imaginative entrepreneurs are re-energizing the cobblestoned avenue, opening new restaurants, cafes and shops. |
LocationMt. Airy is served by two Septa Regional Rail lines: the Chestnut Hill East line stops at the Mount Airy, Sedgwick, Stenton and Washington Lane stations in East Mt. Airy; the Chestnut Hill West line stops at Allen Lane, Carpenter, Upsal and Tulpehocken stations in West Mt. Airy. Bus routes H, XH and 23 also serve the area. The primary driving routes are I-76 or Kelly Drive to Lincoln Drive. Metered street parking is available, and there is a free municipal lot on the 7100 block of Germantown Avenue.
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