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Independence Hall, Philadelphia
The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Willow Grove
Pennsylvania, United States · North America
About Willow Grove
Willow Grove is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Horsham, 22km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Willow Grove is in Pennsylvania, United States, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Horsham, about 4 km away.
Willow Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. A community in Philadelphia's northern suburbs, the population was 13,730 at the 2020 census. It is located in Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township. Willow Grove was once known for Willow Grove Park, anRead more
amusement park that was open from 1896 to 1976, now the site of Willow Grove Park Mall. Willow Grove is considered an edge city of Philadelphia, with large amounts of retail and office space.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove was located northwest of the Willow Grove CDP in Horsham Township. NAS JRB Willow Grove transitioned into Horsham Air National Guard Station in September 2011.
Willow Grove is located 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Allentown and 13 miles (21 km) north of Philadelphia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Willow Grove?
Within an hour or so of Willow Grove: Independence Hall, Philadelphia (22 km), Liberty Bell (22 km), Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (28 km), Six Flags Great Adventure (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Willow Grove?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Willow Grove?
Willow Grove is in Pennsylvania, United States, about 4 km from Horsham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,726
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.1440, -75.1157
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Willow Grove
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Liberty Bell
Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Six Flags Great Adventure
New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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