Autumn Delight
(trip #813)2 days in Valley Forge, PA ($$$) — Take in beautiful fall foliage while learning about the rich history of the area. Tour the world's premier horticultural showplace, stroll the streets through a Scarecrow Festival, and experience true "Terror" in one of the most famous prisons in the world. Visit historic museums and restaurants while learning their legends.
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Day 1
8:00AM Hotel Option 1: Chestnut Hill Hotel...
at Chestnut Hill Hotel
Located in the historic community of Chestnut Hill, well known for its many unique shops and restaurants. 36 rooms appointed with modern amenities. Bombay Room accommodates up to 50. Complimentary continental breakfast. Free parking.
- 215.242.5905
How to Book — Call 215.242.5905 or visit website at www.chestnuthillhotel.com
9:00AM Hotel Option 2: Golden Plough Inn
at Golden Plough Inn
Golden Plough Inn offers 71 rooms, private baths, refrigerator, cable TV, champagne, sodas, coffee/tea. American Country style, optional gas-lit fireplace, whirlpool, private entrance, balcony. Free Continental breakfast. Children welcome. AARP & AAA discounts. Meeting, banquet facilities, corporate rates available.
- 215.794.4004
How to Book — Call 215.794.4004 or visit website at http://www.goldenploughinn.com
10:00AM Museum Tour
at Fonthill Museum
Rt 313 (Swamp Rd) & E. Court St.Doylestown, PAGet a Map
Fonthill museum is a legacy to one man's imagination. This home of Henry Chapman Mercer exhibits his collection of tiles and prints from around the world. Tour the Fonthill Museum, a legacy to one man's imagination. This home of Henry Chapman Mercer exhibits his collection of tiles and prints from around the world.
- Adult $8, Senior $7.50, Youth $3.50, free for members and under 5.
- 215.348.9461
How to Book — M-Sa, 10am-5pm; Su, 12-5pm.
12:00PM Shopping
at Peddler's Village
Rts 202 & 263Lahaska, PAGet a Map
Shop 70 specialty shops and restaurants, a 70-room luxury inn, dinner theater & family entertainment center, set in an 18th century style village with winding brick walkways and landscaped gardens. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Cock 'n Bull Restaurant in charming Peddler's Village. Experience the Scarecrow Festival, bigger-than-life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for prizes. Afterwards, enjoy some free time for shopping along winding brick walkways to more than 70 specialty stores.
- Varies
- 215.794.4000
6:00PM Group Dinner
at City Tavern
138 S. 2nd St.Philadelphia, PAGet a Map
Dine in an award-winning living museum which hosted the first "Fourth of July celebration." Romance, history and exceptional dining continues over 230 years later. Banquet facilities. Experience the history and mystery of City Tavern, an award-winning living history museum offering exceptional dining for over 230 years.
- Varies
- 215.413.1443
How to Book — Reservations recommended. Open daily. Lunch M-Sa, 11:30am-4pm; Su, 11:30am-3pm; Dinner M-Sa, 4pm-closing, Su,
8:00PM Eastern State Penitentiary
at Eastern State Penitentiary
22nd St & Fairmount Ave.Philadelphia, PAGet a Map
One of the most famous prisons in the world, this National Historic Landmark was the model for 300 prisons worldwide and held some of America¹s most notorious criminals, including Al Capone. Get ready for a fright as you tour Eastern State Penitentiary, one of the most famous prisons in the world. This National Historic Landmark held some of America's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone. Experience "Terror Behind the Walls" their annual haunted house event.
- Adults $7.50, H.S. & College Students $7.00, Seniors (65+) $6.50, Elementary & Jr. H.S. Kids $4.00
- 215.236.3300
How to Book — Open every day. Group tours year-round, call 215.236.5111, ext 10
Day 2
9:00AM Fall Folliage
at Longwood Gardens
Rt 1.Kennett Square, PAGet a Map
Longwood Gardens, often referred to as the world's premier horticultural showplace, offers events, concerts, and cuisine throughout the year! Its 1,050 acres encompass majestic gardens, opulent conservatories and dancing fountains. See the breathtaking fall foliage at Longwood Gardens. See the glowing shades of yellow, orange, purple and red illuminate the indoor and outdoor gardens.
- Adults $10, $8 on Tuesday, Student (K-12) $2, (College) $4
- 610.388.1000
How to Book — Open daily, Apr-Oct; 9am-6pm; Nov-Mar, 9am-5pm. Hours extended for special events and holiday displays.
3:00PM University of PA Museum of Archaeol...
at University of PA Museum of Archaeology and Anthrop...
Offer N/A
3260 South Street.Philadelphia, PAGet a Map
This world-renowned Museum features Egyptian mummies, a 12-ton sphinx and exhibits from Mesopotamia, Africa, Asia, Polynesia, the ancient Mediterranean world and Americas. Museum café, shops. Afternoon...Prepare to be scared as you discover University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, one of Discover magazine?s top 10 science museums. Egyptian mummies, a 12-ton sphinx and exhibits from Africa, Asia, ancient Greece and the Americas.
- Adults $8, Students/Seniors/Children $5
- 215.898.4000
How to Book — Tu-Sa, 10am-4:30pm; Su 1-5 p.m. Closed holidays and summer Su Memorial Day-Labor Day. Guided tours offered most Sa & Su at 1:30pm.
8:00PM Ghost Tour
at Ghost Tours of Philadelphia
42 Main Street.Monocacy Station, PAGet a Map
Candlelight walking tours-Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and Ghost Tour of Lancaster County. Fun for any age. Take a candlelit walking tour with Ghost Tours of Philadelphia. Peer into the 'other side' of colonial Philadelphia history and hear haunting tales.
- Adult $15, Child (4-12) $8
- 215.413.1997
How to Book — Call for times and reservations. Philadelphia: 215.413.1997, Lancaster County: 717.687.6687.
Suggested Trip Idea provided by Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau (Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.). The Mission of the Valley Forge Convention & Visitors Bureau is to generate business for the community by aggressively promoting the Montgomery County/Valley Forge area as a destination..
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