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Valley Forge

· Valley Forge, PA

Why you should go…

Valley Forge is the site of the Continental Army's brutal 1777-78 winter encampment under General Washington, now preserved as Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau also promotes the wider Montgomery County, Pennsylvania area, including King of Prussia shopping, hiking and biking trails, and family attractions.

  • #revolutionary war
  • #national park
  • #history
  • #hiking
  • #montgomery county

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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 Valley Forge, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Montgomery County

    Free

    A Philadelphia-suburb county blending Revolutionary War history with the region's largest shopping mall.

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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