Briar Bush Nature Center sits on Edge Hill Road in Abington, with trails and animals that feel farther from the city than they are. Live raptors fill an outdoor aviary, including a red hawk and screech owls, while small animals inside the main building wait for younger visitors. It earns 4.7 stars across 292 reviews. The play area draws steady traffic from kids, and families return for the scavenger hunts threaded through the trail system. Doors open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. That window suits a morning hike before lunch, and fall and spring bring the best conditions for it.
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