Elise & Andrew
Things To Do
Fort Washington State Park - Militia Hill Day Use Area
Rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance, Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring. Fort Washington State Park consists of 493 acres in eastern Montgomery County. It takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington’s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. The park is popular with hikers and picnickers. Birders enjoy the seasonal migration of raptors from the Observation Deck. FREE less than 2 miles from The Highlands Mansion
Wissahickon Valley Park
Over 2 million annual visitors take advantage of the park’s abundant recreational opportunities. More than 50 miles of rugged trails offer hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians the opportunity to explore the park’s dense forests, open meadows, and shaded creeks. Wissahickon Creek is stocked with trout every spring, luring fishermen to its banks, while birdwatchers migrate to the restored Andorra and Houston meadows to witness the arrival of dozens of bird species. What do YOU want to do in the park? FREE less than 5 miles from The Highlands Mansion to Northwestern Avenue park entrance
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Morris Arboretum & Holiday Garden Railway Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! Daytime Viewing: Saturday, November 23 – Monday, December 30 Free, with general admission less than 5 miles from The Highlands Mansion
