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Travel Tips

Read our practical guides for packing, driving from Philadelphia, and visiting with children.

Detailed view of the top of the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.

Park admission infoFind out if visiting Valley Forge is free.Read

A historic stone farmhouse and small outbuilding sit in a vast green valley.

Spring and FallFind the best seasons, weather details, and crowd levels for your visit.Read

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Driving Tour GuidePlan your 10-mile Encampment Tour at Valley Forge.Read

A row of light blue cannons on a grassy field at Valley Forge.

Visiting With KidsLearn how to plan a family-friendly trip to Valley Forge.Read

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Packing GuideEssential items to pack for a comfortable day at Valley Forge.Read

Visitors look at a statue and a sign along the Grand Parade Trail.

Directions & TransitHow to drive or take the bus to Valley Forge from Philadelphia.Read

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