Approx. 6 mi
Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Elm St. Station into the “City of Brotherly Love” with an
enjoyable walking tour of Penn’s Landing and Head House Square. Our walk will take us from the
Market East Train Station to Penn’s Landing to check out the various activities that the seaport has
to offer. Plenty of places to see and things to do such as the Independence Seaport Museum, USS Olympia, a submarine, and other activities. Be aware that some admission fees may be required and other things to see are free. Eateries are at some spots along Penn’s Landing and the nearby Head House Square area. Dress in comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes for walking on pavements. Bring sunscreen since we’ll be by the water. This trip is rain or shine, so bring rain gear if the weather forecast is drops!
Cost: Round trip off-peak non-discounted Saturday fare for SEPTA train ride is $14.00 (price subject to change) if obtained day of trip. Seniors have a 50% discount on the Regional Rail price if Senior ID is presented per the SEPTA website. Contact leader for discount information on advance ticket sales.
Meeting place: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus. Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp, where we will car-pool to the Norristown Elm St Station to take the train. We will meet around 4:30 pm to take the train back to Norristown unless another time is decided by the group on the day of the trip; last train leaves Market East at 6:30 pm. Any changes in train schedule will be communicated the morning of the trip. Driving directions to the train station, maps of Philadelphia and the schedule of train departures and arrivals will be provided on the day of the trip.
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-823-9023 or 610-909-5018
Enjoy a train ride from the Norristown Elm St. Station into the “City of Brotherly Love” with an
enjoyable walking tour of Penn’s Landing and Head House Square. Our walk will take us from the
Market East Train Station to Penn’s Landing to check out the various activities that the seaport has
to offer. Plenty of places to see and things to do such as the Independence Seaport Museum, USS Olympia, a submarine, and other activities. Be aware that some admission fees may be required and other things to see are free. Eateries are at some spots along Penn’s Landing and the nearby Head House Square area. Dress in comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes for walking on pavements. Bring sunscreen since we’ll be by the water. This trip is rain or shine, so bring rain gear if the weather forecast is drops!
Cost: Round trip off-peak non-discounted Saturday fare for SEPTA train ride is $14.00 (price subject to change) if obtained day of trip. Seniors have a 50% discount on the Regional Rail price if Senior ID is presented per the SEPTA website. Contact leader for discount information on advance ticket sales.
Meeting place: 7:00 am, Boscov’s East Parking lot (east end of lot), Bus. Rt. 422 East, Exeter Twp, where we will car-pool to the Norristown Elm St Station to take the train. We will meet around 4:30 pm to take the train back to Norristown unless another time is decided by the group on the day of the trip; last train leaves Market East at 6:30 pm. Any changes in train schedule will be communicated the morning of the trip. Driving directions to the train station, maps of Philadelphia and the schedule of train departures and arrivals will be provided on the day of the trip.
For more information and further directions, contact: 610-823-9023 or 610-909-5018
