Mt. Airy began as a resort for Philadelphians to get away from it all. Though the bustle increased since then, it still serves as a welcome respite from city life thanks to its lush greenery.

East Mt. Airy and West Mt. Airy are united by historic Germantown Avenue, where British troops once marched during the Battle of Germantown.

Now a commercial corridor, imaginative entrepreneurs are re-energizing the cobblestoned avenue with new restaurants and shops. Cozy cafes, chic galleries and small businesses line this happening main street, which draws visitors from all over the region.

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.