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Whether you’re here for a little rest and relaxation, a meeting, convention, wedding, or sports BOARD OF DIRECTORS tournament, we’re so excited that you decided to #MakeItMontco. We’re Richard J. Odorisio (Chairman) ready to help you make the most of your visit. Representative Tim Briggs James L. Gratton This guide will connect you to the faces of travel by showing you the best Christopher Molineaux that Montco has to offer from our vibrant arts and culture and nightlife, Jennifer Galle to awesome adventures, and more than 1,600 restaurants, 75 hotels, 54 golf courses, world-class shopping, historic sites, tons of family-friendly Elizabeth Moy attractions, and close to 100 miles of trails. Kristofer Fair Erin Reilly We’re the experts in all things Montgomery County. Who better to tell you Kathy Smith about this area than those who live and breathe it every day? We know Gaetan Giannini Montco. We love it and we hope you do too. From top spots to hidden gems, ¬ƥĚDŽĚŠ¬ĿŞƙȳ/NJ~IJǛČĿūȴ we’ve got you covered. MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF Be sure to look for our brand-new mascot, Monty the Fox, throughout COMMISSIONERS this publication and at events around the county. Check out our website, Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Chair valleyforge.org, and follow us on social media for Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Vice Chair even more to meet your needs. Joseph C. Gale, Commissioner Thank you so much for visiting, and we hope to see you again soon. CONTACT 1000 First Avenue, Suite 101 Now, your only job is to have fun…are you King of Prussia, PA 19406 ready? 610.834.1550 valleyforge.org PUBLISHER Today Media Custom Communications (TMCC) 1014 W. 36th Street Mike Bowman, Baltimore, MD 21211 President & CEO 3301 Lancaster Pike Wilmington, DE 19805 410.828.0120 todaymediacustom.com Please visit our website, valleyforge.org, for the latest information to plan your visit. Neither the Board nor TMCC assume any liability for omissions or errors in Guide #MAKEITMONTCO content. Information and advertising are provided as a service to travelers and do not constitute endorsements by the Board or TMCC. © 2017 DESTINATION WEDDINGS REVOLUTIONARYEVENTS 2 VALLEY FORGE & MONTGOMERY COUNTY PA TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 WASHINGTON’S WAR TENT YOU DON’T KNOW THE HALF OF IT BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 3RD & CHESTNUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA WWW.AMREVMUSEUM.ORG 6 From pulse-pounding to breathtaking, there’s something for everyone here. ¹îŒĚǜĿijĺƥDžĿƥĺĿŠēūūƑƙŒNjēĿDŽĿŠijūƑîĺūƥîĿƑċîŕŕūūŠƑĿēĚȡǕĿƎƥĺƑūƭijĺƥĺĚƥƑĚĚƙ or race around the track, saddle up for horseback riding through one of many parks or kayak along the Schuylkill River or in Green Lane Park. 96 MILES · Hike, walk, or bike on Montco’s extensive interconnected trail network OF TRAILS · Rent bikes at Bikesport or Riverbend Cycles · Ride horses at Red Buffalo Ranch or Green Lane Park ON THE WATER · Kayak, canoe, or standup paddleboard at Green Lane Park · Canoe the Perkiomen Creek at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove · Tube, kayak, or canoe the Schuylkill River at Port Providence Paddle GO KARTING · Arnold’s Family Fun Center · Horsham Speed Raceway WINTER · Ski, snowboard, or tube at Spring Mountain Adventures ADVENTURE · Ride in a horse-drawn sleigh at Northern Star Farm ZIPLINING · Elmwood Park Zoo · Spring Mountain Adventures IN THE AIR · Indoor skydiving at iFly King of Prussia · U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team rides out of Pottstown Municipal Airport CALLING ALL THRILL SEEKERS AND MEMORY MAKERS 7 ARTSMONTCO.COM 8 EXPLORE THE ARTS IN MONTCO Valley Forge & Montgomery County have always had a close connection to the arts as evidenced by our many museums and galleries, but the offerings don’t stop there. The area has a vibrant performing arts scene with live music, award-winning playhouses, and historic movie theaters, and is home to some of the finest gardens and arboretums in the country. We encourage you to broaden your horizons and explore the arts in Montco! Live Music · Keswick Theatre · Valley Forge Casino Resort Museums & Galleries · Glencairn Museum · The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art · Abington Art Center · The Stoogeum · John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove Performing Arts · Act II Playhouse · Steel River Playhouse · Theatre Horizon · DCP Theatre · Playcrafters of Skippack Gardens & Arboretums Cirque du Soleil is coming to Montco, PA! · Highlands Mansion & Gardens The world-famous show, VOLTA, will make its · Morris Arboretum Montco debut in summer of 2018. Religious Sites Check out artsmontco.com · Bryn Athyn Historic District for dates and details. · Beth Sholom Synagogue IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ARTS & CULTURE 9 SHOPMONTCOPA.COM 10 THE LARGEST RETAIL SHOPPING SPACE IN THE COUNTRY The King of Prussia Mall is the largest retail shopping mall in the United States with more than 450 stores and restaurants. The Mall expanded in 2016, bringing some of the country’s premier brands, including Jimmy Choo and Diane von Furstenberg, under one roof. WILLOW GROVE PARK MALL PLYMOUTH MEETING MALL Once the site of a popular amusement park, The Plymouth Meeting Mall features more than the three-story Willow Grove Park Mall is 100 specialty stores and restaurants, including anchored by Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, and the open-air plaza with brands like J. Crew, Bloomingdale’s. The mall itself has its own Chico’s, Charming Charlie, and more. The mall style, a tribute to the site’s past. is also home to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia and 5 Wits, Montco’s newest family attractions. A BARGAIN HUNTER’S DREAM The Philadelphia Premium Outlets are home to 150 designer brands, all at savings of up to 65%. Enjoy savings on brand names like Coach, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Ugg, and more. SMALL TOWN SHOPPING: Shop on our main streets in suburban Philadelphia’s walkable downtowns. Experience one-of-a-kind shopping in Ambler, Skippack, Ardmore, Narberth, Suburban Square, and the King of Prussia Town Center. SHOP. DINE. STAY. NO SALES TAX ON CLOTHING OR SHOES PACK YOUR BAGS! 11 12 ØĿƥĺūDŽĚƑǧȡǬǦǦƑĚƙƥîƭƑîŠƥƙȡqūŠƥijūŞĚƑNj ūƭŠƥNjĺîƙ ĚŠēŕĚƙƙūƎƎūƑƥƭŠĿƥĿĚƙIJūƑîŠƭŠIJūƑijĚƥƥîċŕĚŞĚîŕȦ premium dining farm-to-table • Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse • Founding Farmers • Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar • Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar • Creed’s Seafood & Steaks • The Farmer’s Daughter See The Full List: See The Full List: crave.guide/premium crave.guide/farm brewpubs • Round Guys Brewing Company & Pub • Workhorse Brewing Company • Conshohocken Brewing Company See The Full List: crave.guide/brew DŽîŕŕĚNjIJūƑijĚȦūƑijȬČƑîDŽĚȬƑĚƐƭĚƙƥȹċƑūČĺƭƑĚ SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGS 13 PATRIOTTRAILS.COM 14 washington’s footsteps Experience the birthplace of the U.S. Army and explore Colonial-era life. Whether you’re a walkbona fide history buff or simply lookingin for family fun, Patriot Trails offers activities and itineraries for all ages. Montco’s history stretches beyond Valley Forge National Historical Park to mills, farmsteads, and manors where colonial life is perfectly preserved. D FEATURED EVENTS D february NOVEMBER DECEMBER WASHINGTON’S WHITEMARSH MARCH-IN OF THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ENCAMPMENT CONTINENTAL ARMY VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HOPE LODGE VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK HISTORICAL PARK REDISCOVER HISTORY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY 15 MONTCOGOLF.COM 16 COMING IN 2018 OMERY C NTG OUN MO TY RAVEN’S CLAW GOLF CLUB MAY 21-26, 2018 =PRIVATE COURSES =PUBLIC COURSES 54 courses 300,000 yards Montgomery County and the Greater Philadelphia Region are home to some of the best golf courses in the United States. Legendary tournaments for both men and women have been hosted here over the years. From private clubs to modestly-priced public tracks, Montco has the perfect course for every ability. And with so many great attractions, shopping, dining, and hotels just a short drive away, you’ll want to make it a weekend getaway. 2018 MONTCO GOLF GUIDE AVAILABLE IN MAY 2018 HOLE IN ONE! 17 MONTCOWEDDINGS.COM 18 ¡ŕĿŠijîDžĚēēĿŠijĿƙŠɄƥîŕDžîNjƙĚîƙNjȦƭƥŕƭČŒNjIJūƑNjūƭȡDžĚɄƑĚ ƑĚîēNj ƥū ĺĚŕƎ Njūƭ ijĚƥ ƥĺƑūƭijĺ ĿƥȦ ¹îŒĚ îēDŽîŠƥîijĚ ūIJ ūƭƑ complimentary ƎŕĿŠij ƑĚƙūƭƑČĚƙ îŠē ƑĚƙƥ ĚîƙNj ŒŠūDžĿŠij ĚDŽĚƑNjƥĺĿŠijDžĿŕŕijūūIJIJDžĿƥĺūƭƥîĺĿƥČĺȦ Hotels The biggest day of your life shouldn’t be just a day. Extend your celebration to a weekend with family and friends by staying at one of 75 hotels in Montgomery County. Our staff can help check rates and availability based on your needs. Plus, we will provide complimentary welcome bags for guests. Venues Choosing a venue is one of the first (and biggest!) decisions you’ll make! Our staff is here to help you narrow down your options. Elegant hotel ballrooms, charming historical homes, unique theater spaces, rustic farm and barn venues – there’s something for every couple! Restaurants & Event Spaces There’s no reason to feel limited when it comes to your rehearsal dinner, or bachelor and bachelorette parties! Reserve one of our 1,600 restaurants, or other event spaces, for a party, a welcome cocktail reception, brunch with the happy couple, or a bachelor or bachelorette weekend that no one will forget. CELEBRATE ALL WEEKEND LONG! 19 MEET.VALLEYFORGE.ORG 20 IN VALLEY FORGE & MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA. Just minutes from Philadelphia and easily accessible to Philadelphia International Airport, rail lines, and major roadways, Valley Forge & Montgomery County is the perfect place for your next meeting or convention.