Great History - Great Families - Great Homes.	Like weekend trips? How about these great cities! Allentown, PA 29 (mi.) Atlantic City, NJ 82 Baltimore, MD 120 Boston, MA 288 Columbus, OH 466 Gettysburg, PA 149 Harrisburg, PA 106 Hartford, CT 191 Hershey, PA 100 Lancaster, PA 74 New York, NY 75 Philadelphia, PA 26 Pittsburgh, PA 301 Rochester, NY 286 Toronto, CAN 437 Valley Forge, PA 27 Washington DC 158 Wilmington, DE 54
Pennsylvania has always had a great role in history and its communities reflect those image of the past. But Bucks amd Montgomery County and their communities have also grown as thriving modern day cities where families can balance their professional and personal lives. When you step into this region in Southeastern Pennsylvania, you will understand why for over 400 years, Americans have made this beautiful place their home.
Bucks County Overview: Bucks County encompasses over 600 square miles in what is known as the Philadelphia Region and is located within an 8 hour drive of half the population of the United States. It is a beautiful oasis in this very populous region. The county has sound highway infrastructure with I-95, U.S. Route 1 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It is also close to the Jersey Turnpike, I-78 and I-80 making the region extremely accessible (see travel distances on left). Bucks is one of the fastest growing counties in the region with a growth rate of 60,000 residents per year, yet somehow it keeps its family values and community appeal. It does this through the work of many Conservation and Preservation organizations, both county and private, which are dedicated to keeping the integrity of the land. The region is projected to grow to 710,000 residents by the year 2020. It's schools are strong, it's history is captivating and its people have a love for both the land and each other. You will find no better place to raise a family. Located just 28 miles from downtown Philadelphia, it is the perfect home for many Philly executives. Montgomery County Overview: With a rich historical heritage, Montgomery County has developed into a vital County, the third most populated in the Commonwealth. Within the County's 483 square miles are fine residential areas, thriving multimillion dollar industries, huge modern shopping centers, and beautiful farms and woodlands. Adjoining Philadelphia on the northwest, the County is served by a modern highway network and an extensive mass transportation system. Areas and Towns of Interest Include: Ambler - Quaint Town with Shopping and Restaurants Conshohocken - Restaurants and Nightlife Evansburg State Park Fort Washington State Park - The 493 acre State Park offers a simple way to experience nature and history. Over 190 types of birds, 30 mammal species, 16 types of fish, 300 vanities of wildflowers and 37 types of trees (some over 375 years old). The Main Line - The Towns of Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne and Wayne anchor the area that was developed originally as a Philadelphian's vacation getaway. It is a vital hub of suburban Philadelphia life. Historic Sites Hope Lodge - Fort Washington Mill Grove - Audubon Peter Wentz Farmstead - Worcester Pennypacker Mills - Schwenksville Pottsgrove Manor - Pottstown Valley Forge National Park - Valley Forge