Tourism
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Montgomery County Gets Boost from Holiday Visitors as Tourism Makes a Comeback in the Philadelphia Region
The local economy received a major boost from visitors during the Fourth of July weekend as tourism continues to make a comeback following the easing of the pandemic, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Many tourists decided to spend Independence Day in America’s birthplace as the economy slowly rebuilds and recovers in the…
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20+ Awesome Things to Do in Montco This July
Get ready for the best month in Montco—July! There are so many great events happening, so get out and enjoy them all. Stop by Farmers Daughter for outdoor dining, cocktails, and live music every Thursday night. This event takes place from May 13-September 30th from 6-9PM. Tickets are required, please call 215-616-8300 to reserve a table. Open Mic Night…
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Hammering Out a Summer Day Trip’s Details: Local Natural Attraction Gains a Ringing Endorsement
With the July 4 holiday now in the rear-view mirror, the seasonal chant from Bucks County kids is assuredly near: I’m bored. Countering with a proposed day trip may be just the answer. Ali Lanyon covered a very conveniently located one for WHTM 27 News (Harrisburg). Ringing Rocks Park, in Upper Black Eddy, is 123…
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Hop Aboard! Montgomery County Has One of the Best Scenic Train Rides in the Nation
While the nation is filled with gorgeous vistas that can be best enjoyed while traveling by train, some routes stand out in the stunning landscapes they offer. One of them has the best scenic train rides right here in Montgomery County, according to a new ranking by USA Today. The railroads featured on the list…
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Montco Tourist Attractions Saw Drop in Visitors During Pandemic, But Not As Much as Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County tourist attractions have seen a drop in visitors over the last year due to COVID-19-related closures and social distancing restrictions limiting the number of people that can be present on site, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Valley Forge National Historical Park saw a drop in visits of 10.93 percent in…
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MONTCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in Montgomery County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, things to see and experience, even shop. Don’t miss these Valley Forge sites! If you are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park from…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week’s “Power Of Travel”
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) welcomed 100 attendees at the beautiful Bluestone Country Club for the organization’s first in-person, all-outdoor event in over a year to promote tourism and national travel in the county and highlight the board’s 2021 strategic initiatives. Socially distanced and wearing masks, the group celebrated U.S. Travel’s National…
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Quite the Feet: Journalist’s 320-Mile Stroll from D.C. to New York Passes Through Valley Forge
On his way to rediscovering America one step at a time, Neil King, the former Wall Street Journal global economics editor, stopped in Valley Forge, writes Lisa Scheid for the Daily Local News. King started his journey on March 29. He is walking between Washington, D.C., and New York City, covering hundreds of miles on…
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As a Cure for Quarantine-itis, Montco Residents Cheer, ‘We’re Going to Disney World!’ (Or at Least Florida)
This year-plus of pandemic restrictions has had residents across the region cooped up at home. As they emerge from their hibernations, Philadelphians are starting to travel once again. Their most chosen destination, reports David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine, is Florida. Citing the online flight-booking service Hopper, Miami and Orlando top the list. Local lockdown escapees bought more…
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Philadelphians Flying to Florida Again; the Rest of the World, Not So Much
Leisure travel from Philadelphia International Airport to places like Florida is returning, but officials are still looking at a 3- to 5-year recovery because of low demand for business and international flights, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines, the airport’s dominant airline, continues to see strong demand for Philadelphians booking trips to…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Presents Tourism Talks on March 18
Want to know what The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is up to? They are hosting their first 2021 event – and second-ever Tourism Talks – virtually via Zoom on Thursday, March 18 from 4-5 pm, and you don’t want to miss this talk, full of exciting local info on Montgomery County. Members and…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board President and CEO as well as Board Member Named to Philadelphia Business Journal Power 100 for 2021
Mike Bowman, president and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, as well as Chris Molineaux, a VFTCB board member, have been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal Power 100 for 2021 list. Bowman has been recognized by the Power 100 for the second time after once again exhibiting the strength of his leadership…
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Fantasizing About Traveling … and Much More
I’m going to Scotland. Not today, obviously. Or tomorrow. Or in 2021. Or in 2022. Maybe 2024? That feels depressingly far away. Well, everything is relative anyway, isn’t it? After all, my teenager graduates high school in 2024. Panic strikes when I think of the clothes towering in her hamper and her reluctance to use a stove. I only have three years to turn her…
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Longwood Gardens Plans Stunning New Makeover to Continue the Property’s Beautiful and Distinguished History
Longwood Gardens has unveiled plans for a sweeping, yet deeply sensitive transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens, in the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display. Adding new plantings and buildings across 17 acres, Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience will expand the public spaces of the…
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Let the Good Times … Stand Still
They’re turning their houses into Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans. The pandemic has forced the cancellation of the traditional, annual parade of bright floats, so iconic to the city. But New Orleanians, in their perpetual embrace of laissez les bons temps rouler, engineered a COVID-safe Mardi Gras. I’m not as resilient as New Orleanians…
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Here’s How to Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County
Each year, the month of February is dedicated to honoring the historical impact, achievements, and larger than life figures in the black community. In 2020, we collectively began to take a look at the state of our world and how we can strive toward a better future. Now more than ever, we work towards building…
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Hotel Hero: Everett Nisbett, Front Office Manager
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, primarily on Facebook…
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Experts Anticipate Return of Tourists to the Philadelphia Region
With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway and the placement of Philadelphia on the Conde Nast gold list of eight “Best Destinations in the World,” experts are expecting to see a return of tourists to the region next year, according to a staff report from 6abc. It is also believed that Pennsylvania Convention Center will once…
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