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History loves company in the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The perfect blend of history, shopping, outdoor recreation and exciting attractions awaits. Enjoy the rich history of 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park, where General George Washington forged the Continental Army into a fighting force during the bitter winter encampment of 1777-78. Today, the Park is home to miles of multi-purpose trails for biking and hiking, with areas to enjoy bird watching and fishing.
Mere minutes away is a shopper's paradise. The King of Prussia Mall, the largest in the nation, offers more than 400 luxury retailers. The new Philadelphia Premium Outlets will boast 120 designer and name brand stores offering savings of 25%-65%. Charming main streets and shopping villages provide a change of pace and many unique buys.
For those who prefer the outdoors, visit one of the many gardens and arboreta in the Valley Forge area, which boasts the largest concentration of public gardens in North America. Montgomery County is also home to countless historic sites and museums. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove is the first home of naturalist artist John James Audubon. Abington Art Center, an innovative center for contemporary art includes a nationally recognized, seasonally changing outdoor sculpture garden.
Come and enjoy all of this, as well as award-winning restaurants, featuring every cuisine imaginable, and an abundance of quality hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts. Whatever your tastes the Valley Forge area has something to satisfy every one.
Phone: 800-441-3549
Website: www.ValleyForge.org
