Discover Mt. Airy: A Historic Gem Near Center City

Nestled along the Wissahickon Creek, just 20 minutes from Center City, Mt. Airy offers a harmonious blend of nature, history, and vibrant community life. With its lush parkland, extensive trails, and charming tree-lined streets, this neighborhood is a serene retreat with a lively cobblestoned business corridor that attracts innovative entrepreneurs.

The area’s diverse architectural landscape reflects its storied past, showcasing structures from the 18th century alongside elegant Victorian homes and 20th-century designs.

Rooted in a Quaker tradition of inclusivity, Mt. Airy has been a beacon of diversity since the 1950s. Known nationwide as a welcoming community, it embraces families of all backgrounds, fostering a shared passion for civic engagement and social progress.

Getting to Mt. Airy

• 10-minute drive to Wings Field private airport

• 20-minute drive to Center City Philadelphia

• 90 minutes to Manhattan

Mt. 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.