Attractions Near Lansdale PA Apartment Rentals
Merrymead Farm
Located 10 minutes away from our doorstep, Merrymead Farm is a can’t-miss Montgomery County attraction! This family-owned and operated dairy farm also doubles as a farmer’s market. Folks travel from all over the state to see this working farm in action, say hello to the many animals found throughout, and purchase their award-winning milk, locally grown produce, flowers and plants, beef and pork products, and home-baked pies, cakes, and breads. As the season’s change, so does life at the farm. Visitors can welcome spring with fresh ham and bunny-shaped cake, greet October with a festive fall hayride, plan the perfect Thanksgiving feast with a fresh turkey, or decorate their door with a handmade Christmas wreath. Regardless of the season, no trip to Merrymead Farm is complete without a homemade ice cream treat!
Elmwood Park Zoo
Just a little over 20 minutes away, the Elmwood Park Zoo in nearby Norristown is a must-visit attraction in Montgomery County. Home to an assortment of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles, the zoo also offers a variety of educational outreach programs for children and students.
The first zoo in the country to be designated a Certified Autism Center (CAC), the staff and leadership of this community treasure are dedicated to enhancing the zoo experience for those with autism and sensory needs. Be sure to subscribe to their blog to learn about the latest news and events happening at this fantastic attraction!
Sesame Place
A year-round theme park that’s perfect for young and old alike, Sesame Place features rollercoasters, carousels, railroads, and a host of other fun rides, games, shows, and special events. Visitors can cool off at the onsite water park during the summer, enjoy the tricks and treats of “The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular” each October, get in the holiday spirit with “A Very Furry Christmas”, and welcome spring with “Elmo’s Eggstravaganza”.
Just like the Elmwood Park Zoo, Sesame Place is a designated Certified Autism Center (the first amusement park in the country to earn this classification) that hosts an array of park features designed for visitors with autism and sensory needs. Located in neighboring Langhorne, PA in Bucks County, Sesame Place is just a 40-minute car ride away!
Peddler’s Village & Giggleberry Fair
More than just a shopping destination with over 65 stores, Peddler’s Village in Bucks County also features a collection of award-winning gardens, first-rate dining experiences, and lodging all set against the backdrop of Colonial-era-inspired architecture. Located inside Peddler’s Village, Giggleberry Fair brings all the joy and excitement of a state fair to an indoor center that sticks around all year long. Perfect for children’s birthday parties or rainy day fun, this playscape is home to a merry-go-round, a game room where players can win tickets they can trade in for fun prizes, and “Giggle Mountain” one of the largest indoor obstacle courses in PA. After a day of play, visitors can stop by the Painted Pony Cafe for delicious burgers, pizza, salads, wraps, ice cream, and funnel cake!