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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Park Worth the Drive

Valley Forge National Historical Park

1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Hours

9:30 AM – 5 PM

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Sat 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Mon 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Tue 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 5 PM

Last checked 2026-09-14

Cost
Free
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor & outdoor
Typical visit
3 hr
Stroller friendlyBathroomsChanging tableShadeNo food on siteEasy parking

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Free admission. Wide paved trails good for strollers and bikes. Muhlenberg Hut area is manageable loop. Visitor center has junior ranger program. 45 min from Wilmington.

Family Logistics

Free admissionStroller friendlyBathroomsChanging tableShadedEasy parkingWorth the drive

Admission

Free admission

Park entrance is free. Fees apply for trolley tours or special events.

Hours, in the venue's words

Park grounds: 7 AM to dark daily, year-round. Visitor Center: 9 AM to 5 PM daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Historic buildings have varying seasonal hours, check website for details.

Seasonal hours

Historic buildings like Washington's Headquarters have seasonal hours (e.g., winter hours may be weekends only). Some picnic area restrooms may vary seasonally.

Parking

Free parking lots are available throughout the park, including at the Visitor Center and each tour stop.

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