Tourism
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Air of Heist and Mystery Awaits Visitors of Conshohocken’s Project Escape
There is a new game in town for fans of escape rooms in Conshohocken, and this one has an air of heist and mystery with a mission for The Shrouded Hand, writes Brian Bingman for 21st Century Media. To complete the challenge, participants need to solve a number of “meta-puzzles” that will lead them to…
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MONTCO Poll: Which Suburban Tourist Spots Did You Visit Last Year?
Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Business Journal published a list of the most popular tourist attractions in the Philadelphia region. Among the popular destination spots on PBJ’s list were the following suburban attractions and the number of visitors to each site in 2015: Valley Forge National Historical Park (2,143,965) Longwood Gardens (1,300,000) Elmwood Park Zoo…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Ranks Third Among Most Popular Attractions in Philadelphia Region
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation. Among the Top 25 attractions, five are located Montgomery, Chester, or Delaware county. The Valley Forge National Historical Park, the site of the Continental Army’s 1777-78 winter encampment during the American Revolution, checked in…
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Smiles, Laughs Are Contagious in Montgomery County, One of America’s Happiest Places
Happiness seems to be more contagious in Montgomery County than it is in most places throughout America. According to a new study by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company that uses financial modeling to power advice on major financial decisions, Montgomery County is one of the Top 25 Happiest Counties in the nation, 23rd to…
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As It Kicks Off Summer in Style, Montco the Place to be This Memorial Day Weekend
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, you’ll want to spend it in Montgomery County. The appeal of Valley Forge as a place to honor the U.S. military is obvious. Its 3,500-acre footprint is commonly recognized as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, given the strategic role it played during the…
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Spring-Ford Teacher Rakes in More Than $60,000 on Wheel of Fortune
Royersford resident and Spring-Ford teacher Melanie Bowen won more than $60,000 in cash and prizes on Wheel of Fortune. Melanie Bowen, a Royersford resident and history teacher at Spring-Ford High School, won $63,644 in cash and prizes on the Wheel of Fortune, writes Eric Devlin of the Pottstown Mercury. Bowen’s episode – during which she…
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Fox Trot 5K to Kick off Day of Family Fun Tomorrow in Pottstown
The incredibly-popular Fox Trot 5K sponsored by Sly Fox Brewery returns for its third year tomorrow in Pottstown with the largest road-running race in the area. The race, which sold out out early this year with more than 1,000 runners, kicks off a day of family fun with live music and food trucks at the…
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It’ll Be a Hoppy Summer in Ambler and Conshohocken, Hosts of Forthcoming Beer Gardens
Two new beer gardens are about to crop up in Montgomery County, one in Ambler, the other in Conshohocken, writes Michael Klein of Philly.com. The Lower Gwynedd Township Board of Supervisors recently approved the Ambler Yards Beer Garden at 300 Brookside Avenue. The garden will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays starting May 19 and…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Enjoys Record Year
As its fiscal year comes to a close, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s performance indicators are all on an upward trajectory. The 2015-16 year marks the first full year of leadership under Mike Bowman, President and CEO of the VFTCB, who was appointed as head of the destination marketing organization last spring. As…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Destination Montco Golf
As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched its latest brand: Destination Montco Golf. The initiative – comprising a multifaceted ad campaign, golf-centric website and social media component – is designed to attract players to 54 of the most historic, scenic, and challenging holes in the…
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Bryn Mawr’s Focus Fitness Expands, Adds Childcare
Bryn Mawr’s Focus Fitness Main Line recently completed a 2,000-square-foot expansion, nearly doubling its size to a 5,500 square feet, writes Adjua Fisher of Philadelphia Magazine. The expansion made room for the fitness studio’s new Studio K childcare space – a proverbial clubhouse for kids – where parents can drop off children from the ages of…
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Popular Indoor Skydiving Company Opens Facility in KOP
The official grand opening of iFly, an indoor skydiving facility that will no doubt add a new element to the entertainment scene in King of Prussia, is slated for May 20, writes Natalie Kostelni of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Based in Austin, Texas, iFly was formed as SkyVenture in 1998. King of Prussia is its…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Makes It Easier to Find a Seat at the Table
Montgomery County is home to some of the finest culinary skills in the Mid-Atlantic, with an array of more than 500 county-wide restaurants, and our local menus represent true artistry in the kitchen. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched an initiative to make it easier for patrons to find a seat at…
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Apple TV Ad Features Kobe Bryant Matching Wits with Actor Michael B. Jordan
For area basketball fans of a certain age, it seems like just yesterday when Kobe Bryant capped his All-American career at Lower Merion High School with a state championship and by being selected 13th in the 1996 NBA Draft. In reality, though, it’s been 20 years. Bryant has one more game left in his professional…
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Renowned Chef Opening Second Restaurant at Valley Forge Casino
New Jersey chef Luke Palladino will open Fianco, a 1,620-square-foot restaurant focusing on Italian cuisine, in mid-May at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fianco, meaning “next door” in Italian, is situated – unsurprisingly – next door to LP Steak, which Palladino opened last year. Fianco’s entrance is…
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Valley Forge Sports Commission an Economic Boon for Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently announced its newly formed sports commission, Valley Forge Sports, an initiative aimed toward luring the lucrative business of sports meetings and events to Montgomery County. The effort has already proven fruitful, with a four-day USA Weightlifting event held at the Expo Center in February 2016 that brought…
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