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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
1813 Valley Forge RdPhoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 783-1126
13 reviews for Valley Forge National Historical Park
Following the footsteps of George Washington from Fall 1777 to Spring 1778, this is a must stop. Take your time, and walk around the park, look at the rolling green fields, and the hills loaded with trees in the area. When these guys arrived with little, the soldiers had to build the log cabin to stay in,cut the logs down, find some food, and bunker down for the winter.
The museum at the visitors center has some good historical pieces to look at. The movie was very good telling you of what was happening during this time period.
I walked and I drove. Both ok. The classical music I had on set a good mood.
On to Washington Crossing Park...
So many deer just frolicking about this huge park.
There were a lot of people walking and jogging. Not sure how they do it as I could barely breath with the humidity here. But it looks like a great place to take a bike ride too and have a picnic.
We didn't have much time to spend here so we decided to take a drive through (it's free). Looks like from some of the other reviews we missed so pretty neat sights, but the National Memorial Arch was definitely worth a stop.
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Valley Forge is a great place to take a walk, learn about history and see deer.
If you are planning on riding a bike during the day on the weekends, be prepared to dodge little kids, dogs and slow walkers all over the paved trail. I would recommend riding in the road if you are planning on riding fast.
A MUST see for anyone remotely interested in Colonial history, military history or just if you're a proud American.
No need for the trolley tour, take a drive around the park, countless, beautiful deer are everywhere.
And whoever the National Park Service ranger tour guide was giving the overview of Washington's home/headquarters on the park site, KUDOS! We fell in love with this guy who jumped and flailed his arms about in excitement as he explained the significance of the house to who we all are now and the fact we were standing there. I hear he's a teacher the rest of the year but THAT guy needs to be a national leader.
I visited Valley Forge as a way to take a road trip and spend a day, but I left with a new perspective on my country, even for a typically proud, flag-waving American like myself.
Excellent site also for a free 'staycation' or to walk/jog the miles of sleepy lanes winding through this gem of a park, a real first class American treasure. Okay, I'll stop now. ;-)
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My goal here was to get pictures of deer. You see, I'm from the city so I don't see live deer very often. The only deer I see is lying dead on the side of I-76 :(
I'm newly into photography so off to Valley Forge Park I went after work. Valley Forge park is very pretty and finding deer was easier than I thought. They blend into the grass very well but there were many deer walking around and crossing the streets.
I saw a couple of pretty birds as well including Blue Jay, Blue Bird, may have seen a humming bird and Baltimore Oriole among others.
This is a great place for a stroll or a bike ride. The park offers bike rentals near the office. I'd like to go back and find the river trail.
They also do historical tours here as well.
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It's taken me a long time to finally screw up the courage to write about this place. Maybe it's because the memories probably don't compare to the magical times I had here; or maybe it's just that the mere thought of these grounds reminds me of people and opportunities lost because of my own poor judgment; or, alas, perhaps I'm just a coward who can't let go of the past. Whatever the truth may be, I lived on its western boundary for fifteen years, spending many a day on its winding trails, its wooded hills, its twisting roads. I ran mile after mile over its covered wooden bridges, hiked up its steep lustrous mountains, cycled by its river til the lowering sun gently informed me it was time to head back. I even used to test my adolescent bravado and go for nightwalks through the unlit cemetery, jumping at every rustling leaf or scurrying night animal. I loved running my hands through the brilliantly colored stones that rested in shallow streams, the nearby fish not at all worried about the barefoot young man visiting their home. I once stumbled upon a cache of old bottles while hiking off the beaten path, glassworks from the early part of the last century. I marked the place on the main trail with an old branch and wonder today if it's still there. The ever present deer were never much bothered when I passed through their woods. I was just another one of those "creatures" that walked through its land and left everything as it had been: pristine, untouched and sweet as twilight dew. Oh, I miss watching the radio planes in the field, the laughing kids playing frisbee, the lovebird couples walking hand in hand--something yours truly used to do a half a lifetime ago. I suppose the wind still whispers secrets through the trees, especially during Fall when the multitude of colors are a wonder to behold but last just the briefest of days. I imagine I'll return here one day, probably alone, just to see if everything is as I remember. I do hope it is; but if it isn't, I'll purge those fond memories forever for I can't bear to live knowing it isn't as it used to be.
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This is a great park for walking or biking. There's plenty of trails and open space to have a picnic or play some lawn games as well. On top of that, you have a high percentage to see deer grazing.
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The Valley Forge National Historical Park - besides being a mouthful - is a scenic place to exercise, run, take your dog walking at, and to safely bike in. (Even driving is pleasant! Parking and walking is recommended.) The views are fantastic, and it's fun to come out and do some nature photography, if you're into that.
The park is host to cultural and community service cleanup events. There's a visitor center ("Welcome Center") and you can get a self-guided audio tour or leader-led one if you like. Unlike parks like Yosemite, this park isn't usually inundated with tourists.
If you go, check out the log cabin recreations, Washington's Headquarters, and the Washington Memorial Chapel. Picnic by the nifty Masons Arch while you're at it!
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This was the first state park in Pennsylvania, and is now part of the National Park system. Entrance is free, and there's lots to see and do here.
The house and train station have been beautifully renovated. The place oozes with history, and walking where American Revolutionary war troops lived and trained is inspiring. Every American should make an effort to visit out of respect for those that sacrificed everything to make our country free.
A small contingent of actors dressed in period garb explain about the unforms and equipment, and demonstrate the weapons that the colonial soldiers used. Park rangers stationed at the major areas of the park give historical insight and answer questions.
You can explore the park on your own by car, bike, or on foot, or on the free shuttle bus. There's also a guided trolley tour for a modest fee. This is worthwhile for tourists.
The displays in the visitor's center are filled with historical artifacts and artwork. There's also an unusual display of fossils of extinct animals discovered at a nearby archeological site which I found very interesting.
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What is the importance of Valley Forge? Well, while not many people died from hypothermia or starvation, they did lose an overwhelming amount of people due to disease.
Valley Forge is where the northern colonial forces learned how to come together and function as a cohesive military unit.
Spend the $11 and take the trolley tour, which includes two stops where actors will give you a glimpse into what was going on back when Washington was keeping his eyes on Philadelphia.
There is also a mobile business in the parking lot, where you can rent bikes. Valley Forge is encompassed by acres of green, which enhances your riding experience.
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This is a regular hang out of mine since moving out to the suburbs. It is very well maintained with a main trail and several smaller ones that lead you through a tour of an important episode in American history.
I walk the main trail regularly. Along the way you can find the visitor's center, with all the info you could want on Washington's Army. This is a really nice place to stop in and look around. There are revolutionary era cabins, gun redoubts, model 3 and 4 lb canons in the artillery park and elsewhere. Several monuments and statues are set up along the way. There are three main parking areas with water fountains, soda machines, and picnic tables.
I would avoid the parking area near the artillery park since it is a hangout for creepy guys who are too cheap to just get a hotel room. They usually just stare a lot but occasionally have really harassed people. Watch your kids.
There are plenty of friendly regulars who I see all the time. The weekends are a bit more crowded and as you would guess, not as friendly. Nothing bad, just not the usual familiarity. There is one local newscaster who has been seen there and she is basically a bitch to everyone.
Please, if you are biking, respect the pedestrians. I have spoken to several people, especially older walkers, who have nearly been run over by over zealous bikers. Calm down Lance!
See you on the trails.
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It is a huge park and a national treasure. Just the vastness of this open space is impressive being so close to the King of Prussia Mall, yet remaining untouched by developers and moguls. This is the suburbs version of Kelly Drive. If you're visiting make sure you bring some picnic supplies and relax and enjoy yourself (that's what it's for). Since our store is only 3 miles outside the park I am often there just taking in all of the beauty.
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This is a HUGE park and the automobile encampment tour was fun. It took us over an hour to get through it and you can get out of your car and experience some of what George Washington's troops did. There were deer so close that you could almost touch them and they weren't afraid. It was awesome. We didn't go in Washington's homestead (you have to pay like $3 for that) but everything else is free. It was fun. The chapel was gorgeous. The visitors center there was informative and there was also an AM radio station, but it didn't come in throughout the whole area.
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