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Lansdale has a population of 16,071 with 6,893 housing units; a land area land area of 3.06 sq. miles; a water area of 0 sq. miles; and a population density of 5,245.79 people per sq. mile. It is a town in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

[edit] Get In

Lansdale Septa Station, 101 W. Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446, ☎ +1 215 855-3013, [1]. The Doylestown Line, also known as the R-5, runs from Center City through Doylestown, stopping at Lansdale on the way. Septa buses run regularly throughout the day.  edit

Some taxi services run in the area.

[edit] Education

  • Colleges/Universities in Lansdale: 
   * LANSDALE SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY INC 215 W MAIN ST, Private, for-profit
   * CALVARY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 1380 S. VALLEY FORGE RD, Private, not-for-profit

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lansdale: 

   * MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; BLUE BELL, PA
   * BEAVER COLLEGE about 12 miles; GLENSIDE, PA
   * PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ABINGTON about 13 miles; ABINGTON, PA
   * EASTERN COLLEGE about 15 miles; ST DAVIDS, PA
   * VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY about 16 miles; VILLANOVA, PA
   * PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY about 16 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA
   * BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE about 18 miles; NEWTOWN, PA

Public high schools in Lansdale: 

   * North Penn High School Location: 1340 S Valley Forge Rd; Grades: 10 - 12
   * North Montco Tech Career Center School Location: 1265 Sumneytown Pike; Grades: 9 - 12

Private high schools in Lansdale: 

   * LANSDALE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Location: 700 LANSDALE AVENUE; Grades: 9 - 12
   * CHRISTOPHER DOCK MENNON H S Location: 1000 FORTY FOOT RD; Grades: 9 - 12
   * CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL Location: 1380 S VALLEY FORGE RD; Grades: KG - 12

Public elementary/middle schools in Lansdale: 

   * Penndale Middle School Location: 400 Penn St; Grades: 7 - 9
   * Knapp Elementary School Location: 698 Knapp Road; Grades: KG - 6
   * Bridle Path Elementary School Location: 200 Bridle Path Rd; Grades: KG - 6
   * Walton Farm Elementary School Location: 1610 Allentown Rd; Grades: KG - 6
   * Gwynedd Square Elementary School Location: 1641 Supplee Rd; Grades: KG - 6
   * Oak Park Elementary School Location: 500 Squirrel Ln; Grades: KG - 6
   * Worcester Elementary School Location: 3017 Skippack Pike; Grades: KG - 5
   * Inglewood Elementary School Location: 1313 Allentown Road; Grades: KG - 6
   * York Avenue Elementary School Location: 700 York Ave; Grades: KG - 6

Private elementary/middle schools in Lansdale: 

   * SAINT STANISLAUS SCHOOL, Location: 493 E MAIN STREET; Grades: KG - 8
   * CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL, Location: 920 SUMNEYToWN PK; Grades: KG - 8
   * LANSDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, Location: 500 W MAIN ST; Grades: PK - KG
   * HOPWOOD NURSERY SCHOOL, Location: 1520 QUARRY RD; Grades: PK - KG
   * KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER, Location: 80 COWPATH RD; Grades: KG - KG
   * MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE LEARNING, Location: 128 S BROAD ST; Grades: PK - KG
   * MOTHER GOOSE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, Location: 11 OAKLAND AVE; Grades: PK - KG
   * ABC DAY NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN, Location: 30 W MT VERNON ST; Grades: KG - KG

[edit][add listing] See

  • Memorial Park, 350 E. Main St. Dawn - Dusk. A park remembering those who served in World War II, in the Lansdale Borough.  edit
  • Kugel Ball. Dawn - Dusk. An interesting sculpture located next to the railroad station. (40.243083°N,75.285833°W) edit
  • Whites Road Park (Park), 400 Whites Rd. Dawn - Dusk. A series of walking trails, outdoor picnic areas, and a pool for members.  edit
  • Lansdale Center for the Performing Arts, 311 W. Main St, ☎ +1 (215) 361-1296, [2]. One of the few places to see a play in Lansdale.  editBike night is hosted in Lansdale one night every September, where thousands of bike enthusiasts meet in the Lansdale borough.
  • Stoney Creek Park, E. Hancock Street, Lansdale. Enjoy the beautiful pond, and talk a walk through the labyrinth!  edit
  • Windlestrae Park, 1169 Kenas Rd, North Wales.  edit
  • Park Side Place (Castle Park), 1 Parkside Place North Wales, PA 19454, ☎ 215-699-7777, [3].  edit
  • Peace Valley Park, 230 Creek Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, ☎ (215) 822-8608. A great place to go boat riding, hiking, bike riding... and many more! The beautiful scenic park has animals and a great atmosphere for a relaxing experience.  edit
  • Country Creek Winery Orchards, 133 Cressman Rd Souderton, PA 18964, ☎ (215) 723-6516, [4].  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Garden Golf, 700 Upper State Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 393-7700, [5]. Batting cages, mini golf, arcade.  edit
  • Merrymead Farm, 2222 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☎ +1 (610) 584-4410, [6]. Farm, ice cream, pumpkin patch, cornstalk maze in the fall.  edit
  • Freddy Hill Farm, 1440 Sumneytown Pk, ☎ +1 (215) 855-1205, [7]. Mini-golf, farm, ice cream.  edit
  • Public Library, 301 Vine St, ☎ +1 (215) 855-3228, [8]. Public library.  edit
  • Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, ☎ +1 (215) 345-0210, [9]. Museum in Doylestown (about 25 minutes away from Lansdale)  edit
  • Frank's Theaters, 750 Montgomery Glen Dr. Movie Theater.  edit
  • AMC 309, 1210 Bethlehem Pk, ☎ +1 (215) 722-4262. Movie Theater.  edit
  • Happy Tymes, 2071 County Line Rd., Warrington, ☎ +1 (215) 343-6500, [10]. Take the kids to this arcade, go-kart, and bowling entertainment center!  edit

[edit] Pampering

  • Rapunzels, 203 N Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 368-7061 http://www.rapunzelssalonandspa.com Hours:Monday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 09:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Belle Mariposa Salon & Day Spa, 2333 W Main St, #C14, Lansdale, PA 19446 215) 362-6589 http://www.bellemariposa.com Hours:Tuesday-Friday........9:30-8:00 Saturday..................8:30-5:00 Sunday-Monday......CLOSED
  • Breathe Salon, 703 W Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-1277 http://www.breathesalonspa.com Hours:Monday Closed, Tuesday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Planet Beach Contempo Spa, 545 S Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 361-1380 http://spa.planetbeach.com/spa/PA0003 Hours: Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sun Spa, 1601 S Valley Forge Rd, #4, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 362-8018
  • Symmetry Salon & Spa, 1570 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 855-0173 http://symmetrysalon-spa.com/ Hours:M› 1:00pm - 8:00pm T - F › 9:00am - 8:00pm SA › 8:30am - 3:30pm
  • Studio 44 Salon & Spa, 2020 N Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 855-1844 http://www.studio44salon.com/ Hours:

Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Montgomery Mall, 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, ☎ (215) 362-1600, [11]. Mon to Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm Sun: 11:00am - 6:00pm. Lansdale's shopping central.  edit
  • King Of Prussia (KOP), 160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, ☎ 610.265.5727, [12]. Monday-Saturday 10am to 9pm Sunday 11am to 6pm. A place to "Shop til you drop"!  edit
  • Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W Germantown Pike Ste 150, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, ☎ (610) 825-9352, [13]. Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm Sunday: 11am - 6pm.  edit
  • WIllow Grove Park Mall, 2500 W Moreland Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090, ☎ (215) 657-6000, [14]. MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00am - 9:00pm SUNDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm.  edit
  • The Shoppes at English Village, 1460 Bethlehem Pike ~ North Wales, Pennsylvania. EAT AND DRINK: Iron Hill Brewery, Bensi Ristorante Italiano, Kumo Asian Bistro, Moe's Southwest Grill, Trader Joe's Grocery APPAREL: Ann Taylor, Talbots, Justice For Girls, Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Jos. A. Bank Menswear, Clarks Shoes, J. Jill, Banana Republic, Soma Intimates, Life is good. SPECIALTY: Leisure Fitness, Sweet & Sassy Salon, Kitchen Kapers, Massage Envy Spa, Jems Jewels Gold, Evergreen Cleaners  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Applebee's, 2333 W. Main St, ☎ +1 (215) 631-9605.  edit
  • Friendly's, 1649 N. Broad St, ☎ +1 (215) 368-8810.  edit
  • Red Lobster, 640 Cowpath Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 855-5702.  edit
  • Blue Dog Pub, 850 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 368-6620. Local pub that serves good food.  edit
  • Lee's Hoagie House, 411 Doylestown Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 368-3338. Sandwiches.  edit
  • Slack's Hoagie Shack, 634 E. Main St, ☎ +1 (215) 368-3144. Sandwiches.  edit
  • Giuseppe's, 101 Cowpath Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 362-1401. Italian food.  edit
  • New Station Pizza, 5 S. Broad St, ☎ +1 (215) 368-6400. Pizza.  edit
  • Ray's Pizza, 850 S. Valley Forge Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 855-9800. Pizza.  edit
  • Saigon, 844 W. Main Street, ☎ (215) 368-9888. B.Y.O.B. Vietnamese Restaurant  edit
  • Korean BBQ, 1222 Welsh Rd Ste D, North Wales, PA, ☎ (215) 412-4200.  edit
  • Lai Lai Brothers, 1222 Welsh Rd Ste A, North Wales, PA, ☎ (215) 361-1358, [15].  edit
  • Valentino Bistro, 844 West Main St Lansdale, PA 19446, ☎ (215) 368-9888. Italian Style Restaurant!  edit
  • Umai Japanese Restaurant, 220 Pennbrook Pkwy, Lansdale, PA 19446, ☎ (215) 855-5544, [16]. Monday - Friday Lunch: 11:30 AM- 02:30 PM Dinner: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday Dinner: 05:00 PM- 10:00 PM.  edit
  • Ooka Japanese Restaurant, 764 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, ☎ (215) 361-1119, [17].  edit
  • Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 1460 Bethlehem Pike Ste 100, North Wales, PA 19454, ☎ (267) 708-2000, [18]. Restaurant Hours Sunday – Monday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am Friday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am Kitchen Hours Sunday – Wednesday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Lite Fare after 9:00 pm Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am; Lite Fare after 10:00 pm Sundays – Prime Rib Dinner: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  edit

[edit] Desserts

  • Rita's Water Ice, 214 N. Broad St, ☎ +1 (215) 368-5010. Water Ice (A Philadelphia staple!)  edit
  • Maggie Moo's, 505 S. Broad St, ☎ +1 (215) 362-6667. Ice Cream  edit
  • Dairy Queen, 1551 S. Valley Forge Rd Ste 24, ☎ +1 (215) 855-0229, [19]. Ice Cream  edit

[edit] Coffee Houses

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Clubhouse Too, 709 Sumneytown Pk, ☎ +1 (215) 699-2800.  edit
  • Hat Tricks, 64 E. Lincoln Ave, ☎ +1 (215) 393-8540.  edit
  • Traxx, 102 Bethlehem Pk, Colmar, ☎ +1 (215) 822-6022.  edit
  • Panico's, 530 N. Cannon Ave, ☎ 215-855-3785.  edit
  • Via Marconi's, 1758 Allentown Rd, ☎ +1 (215) 393-1776.  edit
  • Tex Mex, 201 E. Walnut St, North Wales, ☎ +1 (215) 699-9552.  edit
  • Molly Maguires, 329 W Main St Lansdale, PA 19446, ☎ Phone 267-263-2109.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • The Inn at Towamencin, 1750 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443, ☎ (215) 368-3800, [20].  edit
  • Residence Inn-Montgomeryville, 1110 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA 19454, ☎ (267) 468-0111, [21].  edit
  • Comfort Inn-Montgomeryville, 678 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, ☎ (215) 361-3600, [22].  edit
  • Homewood Suites, 1200 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446, ☎ (215) 362-6400, [23].  edit
  • Courtyard by Marriott, 544 DeKalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454, ☎ (215) 699-7247, [24].  edit
  • William Penn Inn, 1017 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, ☎ (215) 699-9272, [25].  edit
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