Which national parks are within a day's drive of Valley Forge National Historical Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Independence National Historical Park (29 min), Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (30 min), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (30 min), Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (31 min), Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (42 min), First State National Historical Park (44 min).

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NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778.

Photo: NPS Photo / G. Purifoy / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Driving times from Valley Forge National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Park Grounds

Mon: 7:00AM - Sunset
Tue: 7:00AM - Sunset
Wed: 7:00AM - Sunset
Thu: 7:00AM - Sunset
Fri: 7:00AM - Sunset
Sat: 7:00AM - Sunset
Sun: 7:00AM - Sunset

Washington's Headquarters

Mon: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Auto and ATVBikingBirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreFirst Person InterpretationFishingFly FishingGuided ToursHikingHistoric Weapons DemonstrationHorse TrekkingJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the <a href=https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm>Weather page.</a>

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Valley Forge National Historical Park?: Popular activities include Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, First Person Interpretation, Fishing.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Valley Forge National Historical Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Independence National Historical Park (29 min), Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (30 min), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (30 min), Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (31 min), Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (42 min), First State National Historical Park (44 min).