King of Prussia

King of Prussia is a suburban community in the greater Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania in Montgomery County. It is northwest of Philadelphia proper. It is located in the township of Upper Merion, PA. The community took its name in the 18th Century from a local tavern named "The King of Prussia Inn", which was named after Frederick II, King of Prussia. King of Prussia's boundaries are the Schuylkill River to the north and U.S Route 422 to the west. Located to the west of King of Prussia is the village of Valley Forge, where General George Washington and the Continental Army made a winter encampment during the winter of 1777-78.

King of Prussia is a suburban community that is located 20 miles northwest of the city of Philadelphia in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The town developed around the King of Prussia Inn, a tavern that was built as a cottage in 1719 at what is now the intersection of U.S. Route 202 (Dekalb Pike) and Gulph Road. The cottage became an inn called Berry's Tavern in 1769 and was popular with travelers as it was a day's travel by horse from Philadelphia. General George Washington visited the inn on Thanksgiving Day in 1777. During the winter of 1777-78, General Washington and the Continental Army made their winter encampment nearby in Valley Forge while the British occupied the city of Philadelphia. By 1786, Berry's Tavern became known as the King of Prussia Inn, named after Frederick II, King of Prussia. King of Prussia would remain a rural area into the 20th century. In the middle of the 20th century, King of Prussia saw extensive suburban development. The town is now home to several office parks and retail space that developed around the convergence of the Schuylkill Expressway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, U.S. Route 202, and U.S. Route 422. King of Prussia is considered an "edge city" of Philadelphia, an area with business and shopping outside the central business district of a city in what was once a rural area.

King of Prussia has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with highs averaging in the 80s and lows averaging in the 60s. Summer temperatures occasionally rise to the 90s or 100s. Winters are cool to cold, with highs averaging in the low 40s and lows averaging in the 20s. Winter temperatures can occasionally drop down to 0 degrees or lower. Spring and fall can be variable, usually with milder weather. King of Prussia averages 48.49 inches of precipitation a year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The area does see snow in the winter months, with some winters seeing only light snow and other winters bringing large snowstorms. In the warmer months, the area does experience thunderstorms, some of which can be severe. King of Prussia is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from the Atlantic basin in the late summer and early fall, but typically only receives the remnants of such storms as they typically weaken by the time they reach this latitude.

• Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N Outer Line Dr, +1 610 783-1000. 7AM-sunset daily. The focal point of Valley Forge attractions is the 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park. It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force, during the difficult winter encampment of 1777-78. Of all places associated with America's War for Independence, none conveys the suffering, sacrifice and ultimate triumph more than Valley Forge. No battles were fought, no bayonet charges or artillery bombardments took place. Nonetheless, some 2,000 soldiers died - more Americans than were killed at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown combined. Valley Forge is the story of an army's epic struggle to survive against terrible odds, hunger, disease and the unrelenting forces of nature. Today, the park is a lush, 3,600-acre expanse of rolling hillsides dotted with flowering dogwood trees. Washington's original stone headquarters has been restored and furnished; log huts have been reconstructed; and statues and monuments throughout the park remind visitors of the American national heritage. Among them are statues of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and Baron Friedrich von Steuben; and the Monument to Patriots of African Descent. Stop at the Visitors Center at the junction of Rt 23 and N. Gulph Rd. Open daily, it features exhibits, artifacts, a gift shop and an 18-minute film. Rangers will be leading "Following in their footsteps" tours to discuss the life of everyday soldiers. The actual walk is a quarter mile. Walks begin every day at 11:50; 12:50 and 1:50. Please meet at the park theater 10 minute prior. Free. Bus tours available from the weekends in Sep and Oct at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. Tours also available on Thanksgiving weekend and Dec 27-31. Prices range from $5 (Children under 12) to $10 per person Reservations for bus tours required - call +1 610 783-7503. Valley Forge National Historical Park contains 28 miles of authorized trail that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding" Also activities include: running,horseback riding, bird watching, fishing and bicycling throughout the large park. visitors can have a picnic using tables and benches found throughout the park. Bicycles are available for rent, depending on season. Also, there are ranger-led Interpretive programs, which are usually free and good for all ages, as well as seasonal trolley tours. Admission free. Trolley tours: Adults $17.50, Students, Seniors, and Military $14.50, Children $9.
• King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial, 170 Allendale Rd., +1 610 265-1063. Located adjacent to the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company station, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial pays tribute to the September 11 attacks in 2001, remembering the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon along with the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The memorial consists of the 9/11 Monument, the World Trade Center Patio, the William C. Daywalt Sr. Memorial Gazebo, and the Entrance Pathway and Stairs. The 9/11 Monument has a circular base commemorating the Flight 93 crash, a granite pentagon commemorating the attack on The Pentagon, and stainless steel tops of the World Trade Center remembering the attacks on the Twin Towers. The monument consists of two steel beams from the World Trade Center that were recovered from Ground Zero. The World Trade Center Patio shows the layout of the site of the World Trade Center.

Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N Outer Line Dr, +1 610 783-1000. 7AM-sunset daily. The focal point of Valley Forge attractions is the 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park. It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force, during the difficult winter encampment of 1777-78. Of all places associated with America's War for Independence, none conveys the suffering, sacrifice and ultimate triumph more than Valley Forge. No battles were fought, no bayonet charges or artillery bombardments took place. Nonetheless, some 2,000 soldiers died - more Americans than were killed at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown combined. Valley Forge is the story of an army's epic struggle to survive against terrible odds, hunger, disease and the unrelenting forces of nature. Today, the park is a lush, 3,600-acre expanse of rolling hillsides dotted with flowering dogwood trees. Washington's original stone headquarters has been restored and furnished; log huts have been reconstructed; and statues and monuments throughout the park remind visitors of the American national heritage. Among them are statues of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and Baron Friedrich von Steuben; and the Monument to Patriots of African Descent. Stop at the Visitors Center at the junction of Rt 23 and N. Gulph Rd. Open daily, it features exhibits, artifacts, a gift shop and an 18-minute film. Rangers will be leading "Following in their footsteps" tours to discuss the life of everyday soldiers. The actual walk is a quarter mile. Walks begin every day at 11:50; 12:50 and 1:50. Please meet at the park theater 10 minute prior. Free. Bus tours available from the weekends in Sep and Oct at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. Tours also available on Thanksgiving weekend and Dec 27-31. Prices range from $5 (Children under 12) to $10 per person Reservations for bus tours required - call +1 610 783-7503. Valley Forge National Historical Park contains 28 miles of authorized trail that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding" Also activities include: running,horseback riding, bird watching, fishing and bicycling throughout the large park. visitors can have a picnic using tables and benches found throughout the park. Bicycles are available for rent, depending on season. Also, there are ranger-led Interpretive programs, which are usually free and good for all ages, as well as seasonal trolley tours. Admission free. Trolley tours: Adults $17.50, Students, Seniors, and Military $14.50, Children $9.

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial, 170 Allendale Rd., +1 610 265-1063. Located adjacent to the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company station, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial pays tribute to the September 11 attacks in 2001, remembering the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon along with the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The memorial consists of the 9/11 Monument, the World Trade Center Patio, the William C. Daywalt Sr. Memorial Gazebo, and the Entrance Pathway and Stairs. The 9/11 Monument has a circular base commemorating the Flight 93 crash, a granite pentagon commemorating the attack on The Pentagon, and stainless steel tops of the World Trade Center remembering the attacks on the Twin Towers. The monument consists of two steel beams from the World Trade Center that were recovered from Ground Zero. The World Trade Center Patio shows the layout of the site of the World Trade Center.

• iFLY King of Prussia, 290 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 595-4359. M-Th 10AM-8PM, F 10AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, Su 9AM-8PM. Indoor skydiving facility. Available for group events. Has a conference facility, party rooms, and catering. $69.95 for two flights.
• Philadelphia Rock Gym, E-520 N. Circle Drive, Oaks, +1 610 666-7673. Minutes from King of Prussia is the area's first and only full service rock climbing facility, offering introductory classes, teambuilding, outdoor adventures, day passes, group rates and event rentals.
• Theatre Horizon, 243 Crest Way, +1 610 283-2230.
• United Artists King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX, 300 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 337-0282. Movie theater with 16 screens offering first-run movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and RPX. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projection, game room, concessions, listening devices, mobile ticketing, and ticket kiosk. Wheelchair accessible.
• Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave, +1 610 354-8118. 24 hours daily. This casino resort offers 600 slot machines, 50 table games, 23 blackjack tables, 4 craps tables, 4 roulette tables, and other assorted carnival games. Sports betting is avaliable at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino Resort. In addition to gambling, Valley Forge Casino Resort has five casual dining restaurants and two fine dining restaurants offering a variety of food such as steaks, burgers, pasta, and sushi. The casino resort is also home to the Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair, which attracts big names in music and comedy, along with a variety of other nightlife offerings. The Valley Forge Casino Resort has about 500 hotel rooms in the Casino Tower and Radisson Hotel and offers a spa. The resort is also home to the Valley Forge Convention Center, which offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Also available at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on a seasonal basis is the Valley Beach Poolside Club, which offers an outdoor pool with beach chairs, an outdoor bar, and live entertainment.

iFLY King of Prussia, 290 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 595-4359. M-Th 10AM-8PM, F 10AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, Su 9AM-8PM. Indoor skydiving facility. Available for group events. Has a conference facility, party rooms, and catering. $69.95 for two flights.

Philadelphia Rock Gym, E-520 N. Circle Drive, Oaks, +1 610 666-7673. Minutes from King of Prussia is the area's first and only full service rock climbing facility, offering introductory classes, teambuilding, outdoor adventures, day passes, group rates and event rentals.

Theatre Horizon, 243 Crest Way, +1 610 283-2230.

United Artists King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX, 300 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 337-0282. Movie theater with 16 screens offering first-run movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and RPX. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projection, game room, concessions, listening devices, mobile ticketing, and ticket kiosk. Wheelchair accessible.

Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave, +1 610 354-8118. 24 hours daily. This casino resort offers 600 slot machines, 50 table games, 23 blackjack tables, 4 craps tables, 4 roulette tables, and other assorted carnival games. Sports betting is avaliable at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino Resort. In addition to gambling, Valley Forge Casino Resort has five casual dining restaurants and two fine dining restaurants offering a variety of food such as steaks, burgers, pasta, and sushi. The casino resort is also home to the Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair, which attracts big names in music and comedy, along with a variety of other nightlife offerings. The Valley Forge Casino Resort has about 500 hotel rooms in the Casino Tower and Radisson Hotel and offers a spa. The resort is also home to the Valley Forge Convention Center, which offers 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Also available at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on a seasonal basis is the Valley Beach Poolside Club, which offers an outdoor pool with beach chairs, an outdoor bar, and live entertainment.

• Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1000 N Outer Line Dr (inside the Valley Forge visitors center, +1 610 783-1074. 9AM-5PM daily (until 6PM daily Jun 11-Aug 14). Take the Valley Forge experience home with you. Shop a wide selection of Revolutionary War books, unique gifts, reproductions, and toys.
• King of Prussia Mall, 160 N Gulph Rd, +1 610 265-5727. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM. The largest mall in the country in terms of leaseable retail floorspace, consisting of over 400 stores. Anchor stores at the mall include Lord & Taylor, Dick's Sporting Goods, Primark, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's and Bloomingdale's. King of Prussia Mall caters to many tastes and styles and provides both upmarket luxury stores as well as middle end stores, ranging from high-end international retailers to the usual American mall shops and includes everything from shoes to jewelry and business suits. The mall has four food courts and over 40 restaurants including casual and fine dining and offering a wide selection of international dining options. Mall amenities for visitors include valet parking, currency exchange, and a concierge offering a coat and package check.
• King of Prussia Town Center, 155 Village Dr, +1 484 231-1762. This town center development consists of Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Ulta Beauty, REI, LA Fitness, and a downtown area with several dining, retail, and service establishments. The downtown area features a Town Square with green space surrounded by water features and a 60-foot fire wall where patrons can gather.

Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1000 N Outer Line Dr (inside the Valley Forge visitors center, +1 610 783-1074. 9AM-5PM daily (until 6PM daily Jun 11-Aug 14). Take the Valley Forge experience home with you. Shop a wide selection of Revolutionary War books, unique gifts, reproductions, and toys.

King of Prussia Mall, 160 N Gulph Rd, +1 610 265-5727. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM. The largest mall in the country in terms of leaseable retail floorspace, consisting of over 400 stores. Anchor stores at the mall include Lord & Taylor, Dick's Sporting Goods, Primark, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's and Bloomingdale's. King of Prussia Mall caters to many tastes and styles and provides both upmarket luxury stores as well as middle end stores, ranging from high-end international retailers to the usual American mall shops and includes everything from shoes to jewelry and business suits. The mall has four food courts and over 40 restaurants including casual and fine dining and offering a wide selection of international dining options. Mall amenities for visitors include valet parking, currency exchange, and a concierge offering a coat and package check.

King of Prussia Town Center, 155 Village Dr, +1 484 231-1762. This town center development consists of Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Ulta Beauty, REI, LA Fitness, and a downtown area with several dining, retail, and service establishments. The downtown area features a Town Square with green space surrounded by water features and a 60-foot fire wall where patrons can gather.

• Coppermill Harvest, 480 N. Gulph Rd. (in the Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel, +1 610 337-1800. Refined contemporary, yet casual, American specialty restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from an a la carte menu and a buffet breakfast and lunch. Saturday seafood buffet.
• Desi Village. A casual Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Gulph Rd south of Dekalb (near the mall). The food is good and there are vegetarian offerings. $20-$30 for two people.
• Seasons 52, 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 101 (King of Prussia Mall, +1 610 992-1152. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM. Fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list.
• Sullivan's Steakhouse, 700 West Dekalb Pike, +1 610 878-9025. Steaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live music.
• Maggiano's Little Italy, 205 Mall Blvd, +1 610 992-3333. Italian style cuisine.
• Ruth Chris Steak House, 220 North Gulph Rd, +1 610 992-1818.
• Stirling's Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, 260 Mall Blvd (Crowne Plaza Hotel, +1 610 265-7500. Experience the culinary talents of award-winning chef Mark Spaulding.
• Cafe Soleil at Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, 1160 First Ave, +1 610 337-2000. Bright and cheery café serving made-to-order eggs and omelets by Chef for breakfast and burgers, sandwiches and wraps for lunch. Enjoy pasta to your liking at popular Pasta Bar.
• Creed's Seafood & Steaks, 499 N. Gulph Rd, +1 610 265-2550. Chef John Talbot offers a diverse selection of fresh fish, seafood and steaks along with a raw bar menu. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in the bar. Reservations suggested.
• Morton's The Steakhouse, 500 Mall Blvd, +1 610 491-1900. USDA Prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, hand picked vegetables and home-made desserts served in an elegant, club-like setting. Open for dinner nightly, private Boardroom dining available.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House, 220 N. Gulph Rd, +1 610 992-1818. Oversized USDA-prime steaks, live lobsters and fresh seafood are accompanied by 10 varieties of potatoes, fresh vegetables and salads with homemade dressings. Reservations encouraged. Private rooms available for groups. Valet parking available.
• The Melting Pot, 150 Allendale Rd, Suite 2100, +1 610 265-7195. This unique dining experience offers an assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests.
• Peppers Italian Restaurant & Bar, 239 Town Center Rd (Valley Forge Shopping Center, +1 610 265-2416. Excellent food made to order. Is known for large food and drink portions with good prices. Voted best Italian Restaurant Readers Choice five years in a row. Locally owned and operated.
• Michael's Deli - Restaurant, 130 Town Center Rd (Valley Forge Shopping Center, +1 610 265-3265. Best of Philly award; Jewish-style deli/restaurant featuring jumbo deli sandwiches and 500 different brands of cold beer.
• Chumley's Steak House, 1160 First Ave - Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, +1 610 337-2000. Chumley's sports bar, with 10 high-definition televisions, features traditional favorites like burgers and wings, as well as frosty cold beers. Juicy steaks and delicious seafood served in the dining room.
• Blue Grotto Italian Bistro & Bar, 1210 First Ave - Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center, +1 610 265-1500. Romantic candlelit dining room. Perfect for an escape to the Mediterranean. Ask about The Cove, a popular and romantic table.
• Maggiano's Little Italy, 205 Mall Blvd, +1 610 992-3333. Often said to be reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy, Maggiano's blends the tradition of family, good times with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine.
• Bahama Breeze, 320 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 491-9822. Caribbean food.
• Legal Seafoods, +1 610 265-5566. The Court at King of Prussia Mall. Over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list.
• Cheesecake Factory, +1 610 337-2200. The Plaza at King of Prussia Mall. Cheesecake and a selection of food from the Thai lettuce wraps for an appetizer to handcrafted burgers.
• California Pizza Kitchen, The Court at King of Prussia Mall, 470 Mall Blvd., +1 610 337-1500. 10AM-10PM.

Coppermill Harvest, 480 N. Gulph Rd. (in the Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel, +1 610 337-1800. Refined contemporary, yet casual, American specialty restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from an a la carte menu and a buffet breakfast and lunch. Saturday seafood buffet.

Desi Village. A casual Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Gulph Rd south of Dekalb (near the mall). The food is good and there are vegetarian offerings. $20-$30 for two people.

Seasons 52, 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 101 (King of Prussia Mall, +1 610 992-1152. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM. Fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list.

Sullivan's Steakhouse, 700 West Dekalb Pike, +1 610 878-9025. Steaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live music.

Maggiano's Little Italy, 205 Mall Blvd, +1 610 992-3333. Italian style cuisine.

Ruth Chris Steak House, 220 North Gulph Rd, +1 610 992-1818.

Stirling's Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, 260 Mall Blvd (Crowne Plaza Hotel, +1 610 265-7500. Experience the culinary talents of award-winning chef Mark Spaulding.

Cafe Soleil at Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, 1160 First Ave, +1 610 337-2000. Bright and cheery café serving made-to-order eggs and omelets by Chef for breakfast and burgers, sandwiches and wraps for lunch. Enjoy pasta to your liking at popular Pasta Bar.

Creed's Seafood & Steaks, 499 N. Gulph Rd, +1 610 265-2550. Chef John Talbot offers a diverse selection of fresh fish, seafood and steaks along with a raw bar menu. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in the bar. Reservations suggested.

Morton's The Steakhouse, 500 Mall Blvd, +1 610 491-1900. USDA Prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, hand picked vegetables and home-made desserts served in an elegant, club-like setting. Open for dinner nightly, private Boardroom dining available.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, 220 N. Gulph Rd, +1 610 992-1818. Oversized USDA-prime steaks, live lobsters and fresh seafood are accompanied by 10 varieties of potatoes, fresh vegetables and salads with homemade dressings. Reservations encouraged. Private rooms available for groups. Valet parking available.

The Melting Pot, 150 Allendale Rd, Suite 2100, +1 610 265-7195. This unique dining experience offers an assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests.

Peppers Italian Restaurant & Bar, 239 Town Center Rd (Valley Forge Shopping Center, +1 610 265-2416. Excellent food made to order. Is known for large food and drink portions with good prices. Voted best Italian Restaurant Readers Choice five years in a row. Locally owned and operated.

Michael's Deli - Restaurant, 130 Town Center Rd (Valley Forge Shopping Center, +1 610 265-3265. Best of Philly award; Jewish-style deli/restaurant featuring jumbo deli sandwiches and 500 different brands of cold beer.

Chumley's Steak House, 1160 First Ave - Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, +1 610 337-2000. Chumley's sports bar, with 10 high-definition televisions, features traditional favorites like burgers and wings, as well as frosty cold beers. Juicy steaks and delicious seafood served in the dining room.

Blue Grotto Italian Bistro & Bar, 1210 First Ave - Scanticon Hotel & Conference Center, +1 610 265-1500. Romantic candlelit dining room. Perfect for an escape to the Mediterranean. Ask about The Cove, a popular and romantic table.

Maggiano's Little Italy, 205 Mall Blvd, +1 610 992-3333. Often said to be reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy, Maggiano's blends the tradition of family, good times with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine.

Bahama Breeze, 320 Goddard Blvd, +1 610 491-9822. Caribbean food.

Legal Seafoods, +1 610 265-5566. The Court at King of Prussia Mall. Over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list.

Cheesecake Factory, +1 610 337-2200. The Plaza at King of Prussia Mall. Cheesecake and a selection of food from the Thai lettuce wraps for an appetizer to handcrafted burgers.

California Pizza Kitchen, The Court at King of Prussia Mall, 470 Mall Blvd., +1 610 337-1500. 10AM-10PM.

• Fox & Hound Pub & Grille, 211 Mall Blvd, +1 610 962-0922. Cable & Satellite system with 40+ televisions, 24 draft beers, 50+ bottled beers, premium wine & spirits, upscale billiards-games of skill. "We throw a cocktail party 7 days a week."
• Fitzwater Station, 264 Canal St, Port Providence, +1 610 933-9958. Snacks, lunch, dinner and drinks on a deck overlooking the historic Schuylkill Canal, or on a glass enclosed porch. Daily and weekend specials, weekly entertainment. Paddle boats, Canoe and Kayak rentals.
• Mad Anthony's Tavern, 480 N. Gulph Rd (Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel, +1 610 337-1800. Snacks and sandwiches. Comfortable bar serving a full line of spirits, wine by the glass, domestic and imported beers.
• Maxwell's Pub, 301 DeKalb Pk (The Inn at Valley Forge, +1 610 337-1200. Sports bar atmosphere and casual dining with 44 beers (8 on tap).
• Screwball Sports Bar & Grille, 216 W Beider Rd. #600, +1 610 337-3888.

Fox & Hound Pub & Grille, 211 Mall Blvd, +1 610 962-0922. Cable & Satellite system with 40+ televisions, 24 draft beers, 50+ bottled beers, premium wine & spirits, upscale billiards-games of skill. "We throw a cocktail party 7 days a week."

Fitzwater Station, 264 Canal St, Port Providence, +1 610 933-9958. Snacks, lunch, dinner and drinks on a deck overlooking the historic Schuylkill Canal, or on a glass enclosed porch. Daily and weekend specials, weekly entertainment. Paddle boats, Canoe and Kayak rentals.

Mad Anthony's Tavern, 480 N. Gulph Rd (Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel, +1 610 337-1800. Snacks and sandwiches. Comfortable bar serving a full line of spirits, wine by the glass, domestic and imported beers.

Maxwell's Pub, 301 DeKalb Pk (The Inn at Valley Forge, +1 610 337-1200. Sports bar atmosphere and casual dining with 44 beers (8 on tap).

Screwball Sports Bar & Grille, 216 W Beider Rd. #600, +1 610 337-3888.

Traffic in this area is thick and fast-moving, especially during rush hours (7-9AM and 4-6PM). Expect the interchanges to be backed up to the point where there are lines of cars winding around the nearby neighborhoods. Try to familiarize yourself with the traffic flow before you try driving in it, because if you are in the wrong lane trying to get onto one of the freeways, you will probably not be able to move over and will have to go the wrong direction and take a detour. Gulph Rd and Schuylkill River Rd are winding, steep, and have surprisingly high speed limits even though there are houses on them. Watch out for hidden driveways and sudden stops.

Be careful walking around the town. There are few crosswalks or pedestrian signals. Near the mall, you will be forced to jaywalk if you want to get anywhere on foot. It is not a pedestrian-friendly area by any means.