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Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge, PA 19482-0953
610-783-1077
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Battlefields, Historic Sites
Activities: Driving, Biking, Hiking, Horse riding
Description: This is the unforgiving spot where George Washington's weary troops passed the brutal winter of 1777-78.
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Chicago, IL
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This site is really full of great information about the beginning of the revolutionary war and about the early start of our country. It is a good accompaniment to the sites in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Together with a friend, I biked through this wonderful park May 2012. Just lovely views everywhere and great monuments! After nearly finishing the 5 mile loop around the park, we were surprised by a thunderstorm and heavy rain. Lucky we were that the souvenir shop was open and two very nice ladies told us the story of Valley Forge. We... More

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Birchrunville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Nice museum, infomative tours, terrific views. Opportunities for hiking through history........ or take the bus tour!

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Westport, Connecticut
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Terrific National Park, no charge for entry or parking. If you have just a couple of hours and need some exercise, go for a walk or bike ride (bike rentals in the parking lot!!) through the miles and miles of roads. If you are walking, there are lots of monuments and other things to stop and see. A really great... More

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Arlington, Texas
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

If you are in Philadelphia you must take the time to see the Valley Forge National Historical Park. They have a very informative visitor's center and mostly it's just driving through the miles of the park. We love history and this was terrific to see.

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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A lot of open space, great for bike riding & walking. A couple historic features, then again it was just a resting place for Washington's army. Must see the church & Washington's headquarters.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Awesome place to remember the sacrifices made to start this country.

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The park is beautiful, the visitors center has historic artifacts on display.

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Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Great American history lesson here. Want a break from the King of Prussia shopping, just a few minutes away is this beautiful park full of American history.

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

can be a little boring, its a lot of land with few things to do. beautiful tho, just dont plan a whole week for the park- you can do it in a day!

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