Tourism
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Montco Watch Party Brings Five Days of Soccer, Food, and Family Fun to King of Prussia
Soccer fans, mark your calendars. This summer, Montgomery County is bringing the excitement of international soccer to one of the region’s most popular destinations with five days of free match watch parties, food trucks, family activities, and fan experiences at King of Prussia Mall. Hosted by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board in partnership…
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Philly’s World Cup Moment Sparks Statewide Tourism Surge in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is riding the wave of the 2026 FIFA World Cup straight into a global tourism push, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios Philadelphia. The state has poured more than $50 million into tourism promotion tied to the summer’s marquee events, funding everything from influencer partnerships to FIFA fan zones to a targeted $1.2 million ad…
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Pennsylvania Is One of the Best States in the Country for Sports Tourism — And the Numbers Prove It
A new national report ranks the Commonwealth fourth in the nation — twice — and Montgomery County is a big reason why. Pennsylvania Lands in the Top Five for Sports Tourism Pennsylvania just earned a pair of top-five finishes in the first-ever national report to measure both sides of sports tourism. Sports ETA’s 2026 State…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight — and it’s bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch party with it. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made that case…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for the USA TODAY 10Best. A great place to start a bicycle excursion is Valley Forge National Historic Park. The park is 24 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City District in nearby…
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Big Boy No. 4014 Is Coming to Montgomery County — Here’s How to Make the Most of It
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling through Pennsylvania this summer for the first time ever. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip around the most anticipated train event in a generation. What Is Big Boy No. 4014? Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive — stretching over 130…
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Allegiant Air Launching New Nonstop Flights to Florida from Trenton-Mercer and PHL Airports
Allegiant Air is making a bigger bet on the Philadelphia region this fall, announcing two new nonstop Florida routes that could mean cheaper travel options for thousands of local flyers. Starting Oct. 2, the budget carrier will launch nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. On the same day, travelers out…
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The Best Bucks County Budget Day Trips: 7 Destinations Under $50
Bucks County has never needed a hard sell. The river towns speak for themselves. So do the canal paths, the historic downtowns, the farm-to-table lunch spots, and the state parks that sit 40 minutes from Center City, about 90 minutes from New York City, and feel like another world. That combination is resonating right now.…
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Governor Shapiro and First Lady Stop by Elmwood Park Zoo — and Yes, They Fed a Giraffe
Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro recently paid a visit to Elmwood Park Zoo, touring the newly completed Frank and Paige Engro Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital and getting a firsthand look at the Zoo’s ambitious plans for the future. The visit was a chance to see the results of a $3 million…
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Pottstown’s GoFourth! Festival Is Back — and This Year, It’s Personal
Mark your calendar: July 4, 2026, Memorial Park, all day. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is returning for its 10th season, and this year it’s not just celebrating America’s birthday — it’s celebrating 250 years of it. That’s right. The country turns 250 this summer, and Pottstown is throwing a party worthy of the milestone. “This…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Marks 50 Years — and America’s 250th — With Three Days of Living History This July 4th Weekend
This Fourth of July weekend, one of the most storied sites in American history becomes the backdrop for a celebration 50 years in the making. Valley Forge National Historical Park — the only national park established on July 4 — kicks off its landmark “Retreat to Valley Forge” commemoration on July 3-5, honoring both the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Offers Free Admission on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day This Summer
For three days this summer, the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, a regional favorite family destination, is throwing open its gates for free. The zoo will offer free admission on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration, giving families across the Philadelphia region three chances…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping into the spotlight as a key “epicenter” of the celebration: Historic Rock Ford. Tucked just beyond downtown and surrounded by the natural beauty of Lancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford is more than a…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Lands in Philadelphia This Summer
The Big Bounce America, home to the world’s largest bounce house, is bringing its high-energy experience to Philadelphia from June 27-July 5. Featuring more than 50,000 square feet of inflatable attractions, the event transforms the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds at Oaks into a fully immersive playground filled with live music, laughter, and unforgettable fun…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…
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20 Years Strong: Valley Forge Rev Run Hits Record $100K for National Park
More than 1,500 runners and walkers laced up this year — and made history doing it. The 20th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk raised a record-breaking $100,000 for Valley Forge National Historical Park, marking the largest donation in the event’s history. This milestone year also marked record-breaking participation and sponsorship support,…
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Historic Trappe Showcases Revolutionary War Roots Ahead of America 250 in Montgomery County
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues its mission of sharing the stories that define Montgomery County, especially as we approach America’s 250th Anniversary. Through monthly historic vignettes and upcoming initiatives like the Houses of Declaration, VFTCB is continuing a legacy by…
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Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Docents Help History Take Flight
Soon after beginning his volunteer work at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Chief Docent Tom Doerr had a memorable interaction with a visitor to the Horsham-based museum. “He walked up to one of the cabinets, and he was looking at it very intently,” Doerr, 80, of Warminster, recalled. “He pointed to…
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