Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Blue Bell is a community of 6,424 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Blue Bell
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include County Bridge No. 54, Alan West Corson Homestead, Carson College for Orphan Girls and Camp Woods.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Blue Bell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Bell
Blue Bell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,506.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
County Bridge No. 54
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Arch bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Museums and landmarks18
Alan West Corson Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Carson College for Orphan Girls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Flourtown, Pennsylvania, now coeducational and named Carson Valley Children's Aid
Cold Point Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships, Pennsylvania
David Rittenhouse Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
Dawesfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmar Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Gristmill in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Gwynedd Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Hope Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Mansion in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Hovenden House, Barn and Abolition Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic complex in Pennsylvania, United States
Jacob Kastner Loghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Plymouth Meeting Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania
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The Highlands
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic mansion and gardens located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Benihana
Restaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak · 2.2 mi
500 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
California Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
514 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.2 mi
615 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Mr. P Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
2890 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:15; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:15
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant · Asian · 2.3 mi
510 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
P.J. Whelihan's Pub and Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
799 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Tony's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
1009 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Tu-Th 10:00-20:30; Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
WOOJUNG BYOB Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.1 mi
1017 East Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Mo-Sa 11:30-14:30; Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:30; Su off
Golden Sea
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
1301 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-21:30
Lovebird
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
1301 West Skippack Pike, Blue Bell
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
25 more on the map.
History
Whitpain Public School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The “Dutchman” is a well-known historical landmark within the town of Blue Bell.
From the History section of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
640 Fountain Road, Plymouth Meeting
Hyatt House Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
501 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton
Churches and places of worship12
Plymouth Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Epiphany of Our Lord Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Fort Washington El Sch
School · 3.5 mi
Highland & Fort Washington Aves, Fort Washington
Healthcare5
Abington Health Center -Blue Bell
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
721 Arbor Way, Blue Bell
Map of Blue Bell
184 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norristown (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Ambler 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Norristown 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Swedeland 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- West Conshohocken 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Lansdale 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- King of Prussia 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Roslyn 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Horsham 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Montgomeryville 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Willow Grove 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NORMANDY HOMESTEAD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 73 wb at Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Bell PA Keystone Marker on PA 73 WB, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 07, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 06, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 05, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitpain Public School, Blue Bell PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Point Baptist Montco PA HD, Smallbones, CC0
- Hovenden House from SW 2016, BoringHistoryGuy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob Kastner Loghouse, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MathersMillPA, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- PlymouthMeetinghouseMontgomeryCountyPennsylvania, Jack E. Boucher, HABS photographer., Public domain
- County Bridge No. 54, PennDOT, Public domain
- Union School Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Rittenhouse School Norristown Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Plymouth Meeting Country Store & Post Office 2016, BoringHistoryGuy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highlands Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Alan West Corson Homestead 2, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gwynnedd Hall, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hope Lodge (Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania), Historic American Buildings Survey, Ian McLaughlin, Photographer, Public domain
- Carson College, Flourtown Mother Goose 10, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DAWESFIELD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keefe-Mumbower Mill 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barley Sheaf Inn 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2025-02-17 14 57 06 The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-02-17 14 56 47 The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-02-17 14 56 24 The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-02-17 14 56 03 The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-02-17 14 59 22 The Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-02-17 14 58 54 Windsock at Wings Field in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Small private airplane, Kurt Kaiser, CC0
- Aetna office in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2013, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aetna office in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 2012, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Small private airplane 2, Kurt Kaiser, CC0
- 2022-08-06 11 45 28 View north along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) between Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) and Exit 31 in Whitpain..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitpain Twp Building, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Irpex lacteus 267967474, Jason E. Farabaugh, CC BY 4.0
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