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Valley Forge National Historical Park Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 35 photos

Valley Forge, PA - Valley Forge National Historical Park

I assume that most Americans come here to visit the historical places. For me, it was a very nice way to learn a bit of the US history, and at the same time to enjoy the beautiful nature. I'm not used to such open spaces, nice forests and especially the deers and groundhogs around!!

You may begin the day at the park's Welcome Center, where an 18-minute film about the Revolutionary War and the winter of 1777-78 is shown for free. You can walk or bike a 5.1 miles trail through the park (beutiful landscapes), or drive along the park road and stop at such sites as Washington's headquarters, Washington Memorial Chapel, etc.

Valley Forge, PA

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The soldiers of Washington lived in huts like this while thier training on the winter of 1777-78. It sure was a really hard experience, even according the Park Visitors Centre info, these huts were a great improvement at its time: before, soldiers used to sleep outdoors in the rain, snow or sleet!

Valley Forge, PA

Beautiful nature and nice inhabitants!!

Last visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Apr 7, 2007
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Statue of General Friedrich Wilhelm von... Things to Do (5)

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Valley Foge, PA - Valley Forge National Historical Park

Walk or bike around!! Things to Do (5)

Valley Forge is a great place to enjoy Nature. For me, Europan city girl, such open spaces were just... amazing (I've no... more travel advice

George Washington's Army huts Things to Do (5)

No battles were fought at Valley Forge in southeastern Pennsylvania. This was a training ground for Washington's troops.... more travel advice

Washington Memorial Chapel Things to Do (5)

Dr. W. Herbert Burk founded the Memorial in 1903. As per their website: "The Memorial stands in remembrance of those... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Nice place, nice staff

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HORSCHECK Nov 22, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Isa, fabulous page with brilliant photos of the Valley Forge Park, although I must admit that I have never haerd of this place before. Your hotel really seems to be a good find in this area.
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Nemorino Jul 21, 2010 at 8:06 AM

Nice tips! We learned about Valley Forge in school, of course, but I have never been there.
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nhcram Nov 25, 2008 at 1:34 PM

Our company has an office here and I talk to the people every day. Nice to see this page xx
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Lhenne1 Jul 16, 2008 at 4:24 PM

I haven't visited Valley Forge since I was little. Your pictures bring back some nice memories!
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Igraine Jun 12, 2007 at 3:56 AM

Never heard of this place but it looks wonderfull.
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Redang Apr 17, 2007 at 9:43 AM

Muy bonito parque