Valley Forge National Historical Park
What People Are Saying About Valley Forge National Historic
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In Short – Though nearly 3,000 acres of hills and scenic vistas seem largely unchanged by the passage of time, a visitors' center and designated picnic areas make the park far more hospitable today. History buffs can take a 10-mile self-guided car tour past Washington's headquarters, the National Memorial Arch and replicas of the soldiers' wooden huts.
08/29/02
Fall's Foliage Perfection at the Forge
by xxxxxxxxx
This is probably the best place to see the East Coast's Fall Performance. You will not be disappointed, with the colors and the smell of home fires burning. Truely Perfect.
- Pros: very large, good parking, miles of paths
- Cons: none
07/23/02
For in this vale of tears ...
by sunshineday
The park is a wonderful testament to the rich history of Philadelphia and its suburbs. The park is beautiful and the reminders of what the Colonial Army suffered to win us our freedom is chilling. There is a wonderful quote inscribed on the large white arch that discusses what this freedom meant to the colonists and what it will hopefully mean for all American generations to come. My family visits the park every Thanksgiving to give thanks to the men and women who created our country.
The Details on Valley Forge National Historic
Know Before You Go:
Head to the Valley Forge Historical Society Museum and the Isaac Potts house, Washington's quarters back in 1777.
The Extras:
Serious cyclists can ride out of the park and keep on going all the way back to Philly on a 22-mile-long path that ends up on Kelly Drive.
When to Go:
The visitors' center is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
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