Very clean and staff was very helpful. Based suggestions on the time we had to spend in area…read more Lancaster travel guide contained a very clear map and our host color coded various recommendations and stops

I usually print off directions - but it seemed like the route I was going to take to King of…read morePrussia, PA was very straight forward, so I did not print off directions, and I thought I had them adequately memorized. After getting up around Lancaster, PA - I was mixing up whether U.S. 30 East or U.S. 222 North took me to the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 76 East. I saw a sign for a "Visitor's Information Center." "Perfect," I thought. I pulled in. Waited my turn (two other folks in line in front of me) and the lady working the counter pulled out a couple of free maps, asked me where I was going, highlighted my route, discussed them with me, and made a couple of route recommendations. They have tons of brochures here on area attractions for folks to peruse and take with them. There are also restrooms, and coffee available. I ended up backtracking a couple of miles west on U.S. 30 and took U.S. 222 North to the PA Turnpike. Great service - and friendly!

This is a fantastic welcome center, highly recommend visiting. Pretty easy to get to off of the…read morehighway. There are restarants inside and a dunkin donuts, and a large souveneir shop. There are restrooms, they are clean. There are plenty of informational packets about things to do in the surrounding areas. We stopped at several welcome centers on our east coast trip, but this one was a top 2. There is also a hidden geocache.

I frequent the Biden Welcome Center whenever I'm passing thru, and each experience is always…read morepleasant. This "Welcome Center" is quite spacious, with quite a variety of vendors for all your needs. Some of my favorite? A Dunkins, a Panda Express, and even a Wendy's! The restrooms here are not "Bucees" clean (but c'mon who can compete??), but compared to other pit-stops, this place is second-tier. A great place to stretch, walk-around, and recharge for the remainder of your trip. This round --- I only stayed for about 15-20 minutes, and decided to try the new "Applegreen Tap&Go" Coffee Stations. One is located at the very entrance of the building, and one towards the back (near the food court). I ordered an "Iced White Mocha", and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It did what I want coffee to do, taste good and have caffeine! In any case, if you're in Delaware, make it a point to stop-by!

Great viewing spot for eagles. Worth the trip. Meet great people of like interests. Best viewing…read moredates Nov-Feb.

[1124] 9/2020…read more This place is beautiful! We visited years ago and wanted to come back with our son. I'm so glad we did. It was a nice quiet spot to see the wildlife. There is a trail. It looks like some people use their kayak on the water. Others were riding their bikes on the trails. I'll definitely be back.

This place was incredible. The movie was a great to do before the museum, and the museum itself is…read morefilled with amazing artifacts/stories. Any civil war history buff NEEDS to check this place out!

Didn't eat at either of these. Posting this, because there is very little information about what is…read moreoffered at the Cafe and Refreshment Saloon. Here's the menus offered at each.

The visitor center was full of info, alot of things to wander thru to see. Its located in the heart…read moreof Independence park, across from the Liberty bell entrance. They had a few staff members that you could more info in needed, free maps available. Clean restrooms, gift shop and a place to sit and enjoy your snacks. I recommend to park in a parking deck and walk or take the bus around the city. Great place to just take a break from your day of touring, we enjoyed!

We just walked through the visitor center on our way to the Christ Church Burial Ground from the…read moreLiberty Bell Center. I think it's meant to be the start of any visit to Independence National Historical Park. We kind of did things in reverse that day. It's where you can stop for maps and attraction information. The park rangers are so very helpful in answering any questions that you may have. There are also interactive exhibits as well as films being shown about the city. The restroom facilities are spacious and clean. There are many photo ops including one with a life-size prop of the furry green Phillies mascot. The gift shop and café was also nice to see. It was a nice little break after visiting the Liberty Bell on a hot & sunny day. I guess you should try to make it your first stop for informational purposes. Although, we found it to be a quiet and restful retreat after a long morning of exploration.

It's a must see national park. You don't have to love history to enjoy it, but there's certainly a…read morelot to learn here. Honestly though, I would have been just as happy to spend a whole day driving to each stop and walking along the trails. There's never enough time to do it all. There's a number of ways to see it. We booked a small-group tour out of Philadelphia on a beautiful day in September. You can tour it on your own (by car) or book the trolley tour. The National Park Service app is very helpful if you're going the self-guided route. It also gives you closure alerts and the time & place of events throughout the day. The musket firing demonstration just happened to be offered that day. It was one of the highlights of our visit. I won't get into details since I've already reviewed each stop separately. Just know that it was just as fun driving over the Knox bridge and seeing wildlife near the roads along the meadows and creek. We saw a couple of white-tailed deer as well as a cute little spotted fawn that looked like Bambi. That was another highlight for us. The historical houses, monuments, redoubts, and replica huts are scattered throughout Valley Forge. There are bridges and trails along Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River for hikers and nature lovers. We saw many people enjoying the walk. Their dogs were loving it too. It truly was a fun day for all. Don't miss it!

The total package! Valley Forge National Historic park offers the history, the scenery, its hands…read moreon and educational, the photo opps, and it's great for work outs with biking running/walking or hiking. Can't ask for more as you're able to spend a perfect day at this park. The welcome center is a great start as they offer a great orientation video in a large theater that runs often. Then you can tour the museum for little bit of more history to absorb in! Gift shop offers great souvenirs! The park is clean and easy to get around as you may go at your own pace in your own car touring the park stopping at attractions. The map is easy to use and follow. Or you can purchase an audio tour or rent bikes. Love the history and the information provided. Great attractions that makes you feel in the moment when visiting. Love George Washington's quarters and the barracks around the park along with the artillery park. Hands down one of the best major attractions that you must visit when in the area.

It's the visitor center, museum, and hub of Valley Forge. This is where parts of the George C…read more Neumann and John F. Reed collections are displayed. Most of these are original artifacts from the winter encampment. Some are reproductions such as Washington's Pistol. They are all clearly identified and well-presented with great detail. There's an online "Digital Vault" of the whole collection if what you're looking for is not on display at the Visitor Center. The museum is small, but very informative. The park rangers are very helpful in answering questions and providing information if needed. The restroom facilities are modern and clean. There's a gift shop and theater. The theater shows a 19 minute documentary about the encampment. There's even a 90 minute trolley tour that can be booked for a fee. It was the first stop on our small group tour. It's a great introduction to everything you're going to see throughout the park. The admission to the park is free. One could easily drive through it at their own pace. Download the National Park Service App if you're doing it on your own. Honestly, I think the locals have the best advantage. I'd take a walk here every day if I lived nearby. Everyone was out and about on the day that we visited in September. The weather was definitely on our side. It was a beautiful day full of history, falling leaves, birds, and butterflies. Loved it!

Amazing visitor center that has a museum, gift shop, bathrooms, and a movie theatre. The staff is…read morevery nice and the place is clean and looks renovated

Looking for a day drive? History? Fresh air? A small farm rich with history? Light hiking in over…read more600 acres of nicely groomed land? Think industrialism before its time. "Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation."

Nice little national park location within a state park. We came towards the end of the day, so we…read moreonly had a little brief informative chatting from a park ranger. The walk down to the buildings was pleasant, but on a hot day, it may feel a lot steeper. The properties are extremely well kept and lots of great signage. Learned a lot!

This visitor center is fantastic. Staff are super helpful. Brochures are well organized. It's very…read moreinformative and provides many options of things to do. Stop on in.

This is a beautiful and informative visitor center located at the inner harbor in Baltimore. It…read morehas several panels describing the various areas of Baltimore so you can go and explore all the neighborhoods and things to do and see in Baltimore. The building is located along the water at the inner harbor and has glass windows looking out to the harbor so the surroundings are bright and beautiful. They also have a small gift shop that sells merchandise.