Best 10 Scenic Places to Photograph in Montgomery County, PA, Part 1

I've googled that title 

and there is zilch, nada, nix...

so to fill the void, here goes. 

These are some of the most scenic places

 to photograph (or just visit) in my neck of the woods: 

Montgomery County, PA - 

located in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania. 

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove 

1201 Pawlings Rd., Audubon, PA 

Grounds Open Tues-Sun, 7am-Dusk

Graeme Park 

859 County Line Rd., Horsham, PA

Best time to go: During one of their historical events. 

  

Peter Wenz Homestead 

2030 Shearer Rd., Lansdale, PA 

Tours Offered Tues - Sun

Curtis Arboretum 

1250 Church Rd., Wyncote, PA 

Best time to go: Fall

Pennypack Preserve Ecological Trust  

2955 Edge Hill Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA 

Open daily, 8am-dusk

Bryn Athyn Historic District 

1005 Cathedral Rd., Bryn Athyn, PA 

Green Lane Park 

2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane, PA 

Daily, 6am-Sunset

Norristown Farm Park 

2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA 

Daily, 6am-Sunset

  The Highlands 

7001 Sheaff Ln., Fort Washington, PA 

Persnickety about photography on site.

Valley Forge National Park 

1400 N Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

Daily, 7am-1/2 hour after sunset

See 10 more places here: 

10 More Scenic Places

Views of Niagara Falls at Night, Ontario

That falls are lit every night from dusk to 2am. 

There is no charge, 

just show up and enjoy the colors. 

If you are lucky, 

you might even catch a fireworks show 

beginning at 9. 

Check their scheduling for that. 

Niagara Falls at night...

the spotlights that light the falls.

Of course you've heard the Canadian side is a better view, and it is true,  

Definitely go to the Canadian side, while very honky-tonk, 

the view is much better. 

If you want to stay nearby but not with the crowds 

stay at Niagara on the Lake on Lake Ontario. 

You will have to drive to and from the falls, 

but I like the vibe better. 

Lit with just white...
I kind of like it that way.

We did stay in a hotel near the falls 

on the Canadian side. 

The advantage is easy access 

but we went to 
Niagara on the Lake for meals. 

This looks underwater to me!

While you are in the area visit:

Fort George 

A Winery - there are many here!

The Butterfly Conservatory  

If you have a bike, 

there is a flat paved bike path along the Niagara River.

Cruise the scenic Niagara Parkway. 

Niagara Glen hikes. 

View Whirlpool Gorge by cable car!