RV Rental Bryn Athyn, PA

Take your camper rental from Bryn Athyn to the 1,600-acre Pennypack Park and breathe in the beauty of its woodlands and meadows covering rolling hills. This lush landscape is set off with wetlands and fields and laced with miles of trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park follows the slow-moving Pennypack Creek (also a fantastic place for fishing) as it winds through Montgomery County and joins the Delaware River.

Pennsylvania's slice of the rugged Piedmont region is evident at Wissahickon Gorge. As the land gradually slopes down into the Atlantic coastal plain, the Wissahickon Creek drops more than 100 feet before it meets the Schuylkill River, a view worthy of a pause as you listen to cardinals, blue jays, and Carolina wrens. Stroll along the Forbidden Drive while walking alongside the creek, or give your legs a good workout as you find your way up steep wooded paths.

Prepare your travel trailer rental from Bryn Athyn for an outdoor excursion with a history lesson at the interpretive Joseph Plumb Martin Trail in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Valley Forge served as the Continental Army's winter encampment under the leadership of then General George Washington. Explore the park's trails on a winter hike or pursue the hilly trails on Mount Misery or Mount Joy and understand how difficult the conditions must have been for soldiers as they trained here before pursuing the British from Philadelphia to New York.

Consider parking your motorhome rental from Bryn Athyn at one of Hatfield’s few RV parks about 20 miles outside of town. The Village Scene Mobile Home Park (for 55+ travelers) has daily rates and offers full hookup sites, restrooms and showers. SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) has a rail line close by allowing for easy access to Philadelphia attractions. Oak Grove Park also has full hookup sites along with access to restrooms and a dump station.

If you want to venture to the few campgrounds outside the 20-mile radius, you’ll be welcomed with full hookup service, showers, and restrooms at most parks. Several RV parks even have swimming pools. Or you can scope out a spot for your RV trailer rental from Bryn Athyn in a Walmart parking lot in Willow Grove, Warminster, and Philadelphia, all within five miles of town. Get the manager’s approval for overnight parking in their lot, and you just might have a spot to stay for a night or two.

Bryn Athyn's historic core comprises four major buildings: Cairnwood, John Pitcairn Jr.'s Beaux-Arts estate; Cairncrest and Glencairn, his sons' residences; and the Gothic-styled Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Rent a motorhome in Bryn Athyn in late June for the annually held event “Landmarks in Lights” and take the trolley around the historic district for a look at all three buildings aglow at night.

Individually, you can see the inside of the buildings on a self-guided or audio tour. The Cairnwood Estate was completed in 1895 for the industrialist and his wife. Decorative elements of the estate were influenced by classical Greek and Roman architecture, with some French Renaissance ideas thrown in. Several rooms in the house, mostly restored to its original appearance, are set up to resemble what the house was like when the family was in residence. Outside, follow the winding paths and explore the lush gardens.

During their lifetime, the Pitcairn sons collected religious art from around the world. Today more than 8,000 items are housed in Glencairn Museum, once home to the family of Raymond Pitcairn. Aside from religious items dating back thousands of years, the museum also houses ancient Greek pottery, Assyrian stonework, and Native American artifacts. Gaze up at stained glass in the Great Hall, or climb the tower for a commanding look of the town.

The seat of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, the century-old Bryn Athyn Cathedral, takes you back to medieval Europe with its Gothic and Romanesque-influenced architecture and hints of Norman elements. It's easily one of the most magnificent churches in Pennsylvania. Inside, the stained-glass windows, crafted using medieval methods, are a marvel to look at. Guided tours take you through the nave, the west door, and the small chapel.

Food-wise, Bryn Athyn is a little bare except for Brazilian/South American fare on offer along the Pennypack Trail. The dining scene in Huntingdon Valley is more varied with Italian, Mediterranean, and Jewish classics. American quick bites and comfort food, as well as Asian fusion dishes, are also on the menu here. For a DIY meal, you can purchase what you need from several grocery stores around Huntingdon Valley. While gas stations are scarce in Bryn Athyn, you’ll find plenty in Huntingdon Valley.

Pennsylvania is filled with history, and Bryn Athyn is an ideal place to get acquainted with how the United States of America came to be. Find the best RV rental in Bryn Athyn today, forge your own path, and add your story.