Montgomery County

Conshohocken

A steep little river town that packs more bars and kitchens per block than places ten times its size, most of them climbing Fayette Street up from the Schuylkill. The riverside trail runs right through, and the train reaches Center City in about 35 minutes.

$496K typical home ~35 min rail to Center City Colonial school district

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Downtown ConshohockenMontgomery County Planning Commission, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

13 things on this weekend, 159 on the calendar in Conshohocken.

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SaiGon Noodle Kitchen

A small Vietnamese noodle kitchen on Fayette Street, steam rising off the bowls. Counter-serve and quick, the kind of lunch that ruins you for the chain down the block.

4.8 (221) on Google

103 Fayette St

1874 Social

A restaurant and bar at 46 Fayette, plates and cocktails in a room built for lingering. Right on the main drag, easy to fold into a night out downtown.

3.8 (36) on Google

46 Fayette St

Eat Greek

A Greek and Mediterranean spot on East 1st Avenue, gyros and grilled plates for takeout or a quick sit-down. Fast, filling, and unfussy.

4.5 (375) on Google

4 E 1st Ave

Izenberg's Deli

A Fayette Street deli running breakfast and lunch, from egg sandwiches to overstuffed hoagies. Counter service, a few tables, and morning regulars who order without looking at the menu.

4.2 (241) on Google

401 Fayette St

Dragon & Phoenix Express

Neighborhood Chinese on Fayette Street, geared for takeout and delivery. The order-the-usual spot for a Friday night on the couch.

4.0 (266) on Google

515 Fayette St #1778

The Daisy Tavern

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A neighborhood tavern on East Hector Street doing gastropub plates and cocktails that both get some actual thought. Open from late morning most days, with seating indoors and out for the long afternoon.

4.6 (530) on Google

1100 East Hector Street

Hook & Ladder Sky Bar

A rooftop bar above Fayette Street with cocktails, brunch, and live music on the calendar. Conshohocken from a few floors up, drink in hand.

4.1 (275) on Google

46 Fayette St 2nd Floor

The Rabbit Hole

A wine bar just off Fayette Street on West 6th Avenue, poured by the glass and built for lingering. The kind of low-key stop that turns one drink into two.

4.5 (132) on Google

201 W 6th Ave

Perks Coffee

A First Avenue coffee shop for the walk to the train, close enough to time the espresso to the schedule. Counter service, a few seats, the usual morning regulars.

4.1 (34) on Google

1 W 1st Ave

Conshy Corner Tavern

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A corner tavern on East Hector where the regulars have a stool and the taps stay cold. The kind of neighborhood room where one after work turns into three.

600 E Hector St

Shack in the Back

A smoothie and acai counter tucked behind Fayette Street, blending bowls and juices to order. An easy stop on the way out of a workout.

326C Fayette St

The Great American Pub

A Fayette Street pub in the middle of the strip, with a long bar and a kitchen backing it up. The kind of corner where a weeknight beer turns into dinner and two more.

123 Fayette St

Thirteen Circles

Part metaphysical shop, part antique and candle store on Fayette Street, stocked with crystals, incense, and curiosities. The kind of place you wander into for a gift and leave with something for yourself.

4.9 (86) on Google

320 Fayette St

Wrapping Papered

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A Fayette Street gift shop stocked with cards, paper and the small things you grab on the way to a party. Wrapping handled at the counter so you show up looking like you tried.

5.0 (10) on Google

918 Fayette St

Edwards-Freeman Nut Co

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A nut and candy shop on East Hector, roasted nuts and sweets by the pound plus gift baskets. Part treat run, part holiday standing order.

4.8 (542) on Google

441 E Hector St

Diamond House Jewelry

A Fayette Street jeweler for engagement rings, repairs, and the case-browsing kind of afternoon. Independent and small, the sort of shop where the owner remembers your name.

5.0 (120) on Google

814 Fayette St

A. Piermani & Son

A family beer distributor on East 2nd Avenue, the kind of case-and-six-pack shop the name has covered for generations. Stock the party here instead of the chain.

4.3 (48) on Google

10 E 2nd Ave

Roundtable Games & Stuff

A Fayette Street game shop stocking board games, trading cards and miniatures, with open board-gaming nights midweek. The kind of counter where someone will actually teach you the rules before you buy.

515 Fayette Street

Conshohocken Art League

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The oldest art league in Montgomery County, running fine-art classes and visiting-artist shows out of the historic Mary Wood Park House on East 5th Avenue. A working gallery and studio rather than a shop, open to anyone who wants to paint or just look.

4.5 (2) on Google

120 E 5th Avenue

Schuylkill River Trail

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The paved riverside path runs right through Conshohocken, with the SEPTA station doubling as the trailhead. Head south toward Manayunk and Philadelphia or north toward Valley Forge, all flat and car-free.

4.6 (63) on Google

Schuylkill River Trail (Conshohocken trailhead at the SEPTA station)

CBC Conshohocken Bocce Club

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A West 3rd Avenue club built around bocce courts and league nights, the kind of place with a bar for the regulars. Old-school Conshohocken social hall, still going strong.

4.7 (58) on Google

339 W 3rd Ave

Aubrey Collins Memorial Park

A small memorial park at 248 East Elm Street, part of the borough's eight-park system. Open sunrise to sunset in a residential pocket east of Fayette Street.

4.4 (10) on Google

248 East Elm Street

Kosa

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A hair salon and barbershop sharing a chair-lined room on lower Fayette Street. The kind of independent shop people book standing appointments at.

4.7 (279) on Google

109 Fayette St

Good questions

What is Conshohocken known for?

A river town built for the night out: Fayette Street stacks kitchens and bars up the hill from the Schuylkill, the trail runs right along the water, and the train reaches Center City in about 35 minutes.

What is there to do in Conshohocken, PA?

Start with Schuylkill River Trail, Conshohocken Brewing Company, and Fayette Street restaurant row. On the books in Conshohocken right now: 21 things to do, 159 upcoming events, and 19 places to shop, all kept current.

How far is Conshohocken from Philadelphia?

About 25 minutes by car, off-peak. By rail, Conshohocken station on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line reaches Center City in about 35 minutes. Station sits down by the river below Fayette Street, about 35 minutes to Jefferson.

Is Conshohocken walkable?

Yes. The center of Conshohocken is built for it, and most of what we list sits within a few blocks. We score its main-street walk 4.5 out of 5; the Conshohocken scouting report shows how that compares to the other towns.

What county is Conshohocken, PA in?

Conshohocken is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Nearby Montgomery County towns we cover: North Wales, Ambler, and Collegeville.

Is Conshohocken a good place to live?

That depends on what you want out here, so we keep a full Conshohocken scouting report for exactly this question. The quick numbers: a typical home runs about $496K, schools are Colonial School District, and 9,261 people call the borough home.