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Montgomery County

· Norristown, PA

Why you should go…

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania stretches from historic Valley Forge to King of Prussia, home to one of the country's largest shopping malls. The Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the county's mix of Revolutionary War sites, outdoor trails, family attractions, and arts and dining.

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  • #history
  • #philadelphia suburbs
  • #king of prussia
  • #trails

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Montgomery County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Valley Forge

    Free

    The Revolutionary War encampment site where Washington's Continental Army wintered in 1777-78.

    0.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Chester County

    Free

    Rolling Pennsylvania countryside known as the Brandywine Valley, home to Longwood Gardens and historic Revolutionary War sites.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family favorite

    Please Touch Museum

    Under $25

    Philly's beloved children's museum in Fairmount Park's grand Memorial Hall, hands-on exhibits and a century-old carousel.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Delaware County

    Free

    A Philadelphia-suburb county nicknamed 'America's Garden County' for its public gardens and historic estates.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Philadelphia Zoo

    $25–$50

    America's first zoo, where the Zoo360 trail system lets big cats and primates travel right over your head.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Philadelphia Museum of Art

    $25–$50

    Run the Rocky Steps, then wander one of America's greatest art collections behind that famous neoclassical facade.

    18 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums