Tourism
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few celestial suggestions
Another new week means a brand new batch of events coming to Montco. Join in the fun this week with exhilarating new shows, world-class shopping and so much more. Make it a weekend you’ll wish would never end, right here in Montgomery County, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. LUNAR NEW YEAR [uam_ad id=”54865″] February…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park resumes operations
Valley Forge National Historical Park is beginning to resume normal operations Monday, Jan. 28. National Park Service employees will resume their normal tour of duty, and full services will begin to return to a normal schedule. Visitors are encouraged to call 610-783-1099 for the latest information. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some cool suggestions to beat the winter blues
Has the winter weather got you cooped up indoors and feeling restless? Beat the midwinter blues with this week’s round of awesome events, this week only in Montgomery County, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board AMBLER RESTAURANT WEEK Janua ry 29 – February 5 Ambler Main Street Twice a year, Ambler celebrates its diverse…
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Park partners help keep Valley Forge park visitor center open during government shutdown
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and The Encampment Store are continuing the support and funding through Jan. 31 to keep Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Visitor Center open during the federal government shutdown – weather depending – and should the current government shutdown persist. Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National…
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Forbes in awe of Phoenixville’s booming craft-brewery scene
Phoenixville’s downtown revitalization plan has been especially good for the borough’s craft-brewery scene, with 10 breweries and distilleries operating in the area, writes Gary Stoller for Forbes. So many breweries in a borough of less than 20,000 residents is not usually a recipe for success. But instead of focusing just on the local population, the…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some ‘feel good’ events to consider
Who says January has to be miserable? Beat the winter blues by getting out to all the fun & exciting events happening this week in Montco! Check out these happenings listed by Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. BEATLEMANIA NOW January 19 Valley Forge Casino Resort Through 5 scenes and costume changes, the cast of…
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Here’s where you can bet (legally) on Sunday’s Eagles game
Online sports betting has yet to launch in Pennsylvania. However, if you’re looking to place a wager on the Philadelphia Eagles or any other team in the NFL playoffs this weekend, you still have some options, according to a report from Play Pennsylvania. Of the four retail sportsbooks open across the state that offer various…
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Park partners help keep Valley Forge National Park Visitor Center open during government shutdown
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and The Encampment Store are providing support and funding to keep Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Visitor Center open during the federal government shutdown. The VFTCB and The Encampment Store plan to continue that support through Martin Luther King Jr. weekend should the current government shutdown persist.…
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VFTCB: No reason to hop on a plane to relax poolside
With the temperatures dropping and winter setting in, relaxing by the pool is on a lot of people’s minds. With more than 70 hotels in Montco and a good number of them having indoor pools there’s no reason to hop on a plane. Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. have more than 75 hotels to…
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Folks in Greater Philadelphia area who opened their doors to strangers earned big bucks
Opening the door to strangers have never been more profitable, especially for folks in the Greater Philadelphia area. Residents who turned their homes over to Airbnb customers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties pocketed more than $62 million, according to a San Francisco-based home share company. The highest earning county, according to the…
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Looking for a place to party tonight?
Sometimes it seems as if everyone is having a party, but then again, not every party is your kind of party. The Valley Forge Casino Resort is the ultimate entertainment destination for New Year’s Eve in Montgomery County with mutliple ways to celebrate, according to our friends over at the Valley Forge Toursim & Convention Board. …
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Top Stories: Montco lands 4 golf courses in top 10 in region
Looking for a challenging place to play golf? Golf Montco! With more than 50 golf courses in the county there’s a track for every level of golfer. Montgomery County landed 4 courses in the USGA’s latest slope ranking index, writes Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. . Click Here for your free guide to public…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board celebrates record 2018, looks forward to 2019
From a growing social media following to an increase in awards, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is celebrating a record year for Montgomery County in 2018! “At the VFTCB, we’re all about moving forward, so we were excited and optimistic to see such growth for Montgomery County tourism in 2018,” said Mike…
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Valley Forge park to put some new spins on history
With a vision to bring history to life in a playful and entertaining way, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board imagined modern heroes and historic giants teaming up. Thus, “Washington the Spymaster” was launched, which was created to to showcase the history of Valley Forge National Historical Park, as well as sponsor Valley Forge Tourism &…
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Home2 Suites by Hilton opens its digital doors
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 115 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge complements…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some magical suggestions
Merry Christmas, Montgomery County! The most wonderful time of the year brings with it a new batch of wonderful events. Celebrate the season at these new events, right here in Montco, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] HOLIDAY GARDEN RAILWAY NIGHTS December 14 – December 22 Morris Arboretum of the University…
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‘Patriot Tales’ returns with second issue
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is continuing the story of its Patriot Tales comic book by releasing a second issue alongside the March In event at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Wednesday, Dec. 19. When last left, the first comic book in the series debuted to highlight the park’s history, as well as…
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Insta-famous dog wants you to ‘Embark Montco’
By Samantha Cummons In November, Montgomery County welcomed back the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Simultaneously, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) announced a new campaign: Embark Montco, to bring awareness to the county’s 30+ pet friendly hotels, restaurants, spas, parks, and more.…
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