Things to do in King of Prussia
Historic Philadelphia
Only 15 miles away you will find Center City and historic Philadelphia. Visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's home, the Museum of Art, the Franklin Mint, Boat House Row, Penn's Landing, the Reading Terminal Market, South Philly's Italian Market along with numerous other attractions.
King of Prussia Mall
Located just across the street from the hotel, includes eight major anchor stores and over 400 specialty shops and boutiques as well as two food courts and numerous specialty restaurants. The mall boasts of being second in size only to the Mall of America in Minneapolis.
Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch Country
A visit to Southeastern Pennsylvania is not complete without a visit to Dutch Country. A scenic hour's drive (45 miles) will take you to Lancaster, Bird-In-Hand, Paradise and Intercourse, Pennsylvania where you'll see pristine farmland and the Amish living just as they have for hundreds of years. Shop for a hand-made quilt, try one of the many "family style" restaurants, or simply drive through the beautiful farmland. It's something you won't soon forget.
Lily Langtry's Dinner Theater
Lily's features 2-3 spectacular reviews each year. You can catch just a show, or make it a complete evening with dinner and libations.
Longwood Gardens
Approximately 45 minutes (25 miles) southwest on Route 1 lies Longwood Gardens, a spectacular, internationally acclaimed botanical display containing 350 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens as well as a 3-acre conservatory with fountains, rain forest, orchids and theme rooms.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo, home of more than 1,600 animals, features white lions, polar bears, elephants, reptiles and magnificent birds from around the world. The PECO Primate Reserve houses 10 primate species, including gorillas, orangutans, lemurs, langurs and gibbons. The Philadelphia Zoo offers a variety of programs geared towards families, schools and adults. The 42-acre Victorian Garden can also host picnic, party or business affairs. Call 215-243-1100 for more information.
3400 West Girard Avenue, King Of Prussia, PA
QVC Studio
A fifteen-minute (10 miles) drive south on Route 202 will take you to a behind-the-scenes tour of a giant national television, electronic retailer. Tours are conducted daily every half hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No reservations are required.
Valley Forge Convention Center
Located just 1 mile from the hotel, the Convention Center hosts numerous meetings and trade shows throughout the year.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Only 2 miles from the hotel's front door you will find Valley Forge National Park. The Visitor Center features educational videos, historical displays and a gift shop. The park features over 3000 acres of rolling hills with reconstruction and re-enactments of the Continental Army's winter encampment. Tour General Washington's personal quarters along with numerous other buildings. Walk, jog or bike the many miles of pathway. Picnic, fly kites or simply watch the hundreds of whitetail deer that call the park home. Whatever your fancy, you can experience American history first hand.