Tourism
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VTCFB celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week’s ‘Travel Matters’
Today, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) gathered 250 members and guests at the newly renovated Blue Bell Country Club in Montgomery County, Pa. for a travel rally to promote tourism in the county and highlight the board’s newest initiatives. The rally was held in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week, a…
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VFTCB to celebrate how “Travel Matters” with rally & golf event
By Rachel Riley The country is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week this week, and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) will continue that celebration with a Travel Rally and 4th Annual Montco Golf Classic on Monday at the recently renovated Blue Bell Country Club (BBCC). Due to today’s weather, the Golf Classic…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few special suggestions
This week, we would like to wish all our Montco Moms a Happy Mother’s Day Weekend. There’s no one more deserving of a special day than mom! Luckily, Montco has everything you need to make this Mother’s Day the best one ever. Celebrate all that you do and all that you are by checking out…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some marvelous things to do
Goodbye April showers, hello May Flowers. As we transition into a brand new month and move closer to summer day by day, why not spend as much time as possible basking in the Montco sunshine? Check out our newest list of awesome events that’ll have you wanting to stay out and stay over, all month…
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VFTCB presents Spirit of Valley Forge Award to widow of long-time park runner
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run returned to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday for its 14thyear to benefit the park. This year, the VFTCB brought back the Spirit of Valley Forge Award and it presented to Theresa Thomas on behalf of her husband, Joe, a marathoner…
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Team Jamaica in town for Penn Relays thanks to VFTCB
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) hosted Team Jamaica from the Penn Relays for lunch at its King of Prussia offices on Wednesday. The VFTCB’s Valley Forge Sports Team helps to bring Team Jamaica to the Penn Relays each year. This is the fifth year the group has stayed in Montgomery County, specifically…
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What are you doing this weekend: Here are a few ‘revolutionary’ suggestions
The 14th Annual Revolutionary Run at Valley Forge National Park is back again and ready to break more running records! Join in the fun at this incredible event and all of the amazing experiences happening this week only in Montgomery County. Check out these suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. VALLEY FORGE REVOLUTIONARY…
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KOP District awarded $421,699 for First Ave Linear Park
Upper Merion Township (UMT), in partnership with King of Prussia District, is proud to announce that UMT received a Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grant through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for $421,699 for constructing Phase Two of the First Avenue Linear Park in Moore Park KOP. The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants…
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Will Delco be home to the next ‘Disney World’?
Jeffrey Rotwitt, President of Sun Center Studios in Aston, is planning to bring to Delco the Mid-Atlantic’s answer to Disney World, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan includes a sprawling hotel and theme park by Sun Studios, which helped create movies like Creed and Glass. Rotwitt’s vision is a hotel with 175…
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John James Audubon Center to unveil $13 million museum at Mill Grove
The John James Audubon Center, in partnership with Montgomery County, will celebrate the grand opening of a new 18,000-square-foot museum and nature-based facility at historic Mill Grove. The building, a $13 million project, will offer interactive and family-friendly ways to explore the legacy of famed ornithologist John James Audubon and the conservation movement he inspired.…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few ‘joyful’ suggestions
Happy Easter, Montgomery County! With spring in the air and the celebration of new beginnings on the way, a brand new batch of awesome events is here to brighten up your week. Check out these events listed by Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. GOOD FRIDAY VESPERS [uam_ad id=”54865″] April 19 Bryn Athyn Historic District…
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PREIT announces new Yard House at Willow Grove Park
PRIET announced the addition of Yard House at Willow Grove Park, boosting the malls tenant roster with attractive dining options, according to a press release by PRNewswire. “Slated to open this winter, Yard House will join Studio Movie Grill as Willow Grove Park aims to “win the weekend” with consumers who can enjoy a high…
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Valley Forge Invitational player receives sponsors exemption
Valley Forge Toursim & Convention Board took the opportunity to announce a sponsors exemption for the 2nd annual Valley Forge Invitational to showcase another hidden gem in Montco. The Carousel at Pottstown was the site of a press conference hosted by VFTCB, where Ashley Grier, of Hagerstown, MD, told the crowd she was excited to…
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Plymouth Meeting Doubletree hires new executive team
Cimei, Ridolf, Luongo, and Backes are industry veterans looking to hit the ground running. The Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West and Crescent Hotels & Resorts are proud to announce the appointing of a new executive leadership team at the property. The 253- room, all suite property was added to the Crescent Hotels & Resorts…
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Time to ‘Reach’ (Climbing and Fitness) for the stars!
How high can you climb? There are a million metaphors for how far we can push ourselves and how high we want to go in life, but now you can get past the hyperbole and literally see how high you can climb at the new Reach Climbing and Fitness Center sitting on the edge of…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some fresh suggestions
Warmer days and longer nights mean that spring is officially here. Say goodbye the winter blues and hello to fresh new events and things to do right here in Montgomery County. Check out these suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] SPRING INTO WELLNESS AT SUBURBAN SQUARE April 13 Suburban Square A…
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Eagles mascot Swoop kicks off Early Access Mornings at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo’s Early Access Mornings provide guests with a 9:00 am entry to the zoo before the 10:00 am public opening. They are designed to offer zoo guests with special needs and their families a quieter, more relaxed setting before the rush of the crowds. There will be some friendly animals to meet and…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few unparalleled suggestions
April is officially here and with a brand new month comes a brand new batch of exciting events in Montgomery County! Check out all the amazing and fun events coming this week right here in Montco! Check out these suggestions from the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] MID-ATLANTIC INDOOR NATIONALS CAR, TRUCK…
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