King of Prussia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
About King of Prussia
King of Prussia is a suburban community that is located 20 miles northwest of the city ofPhiladelphiainMontgomery Countyin southeasternPennsylvania. 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 Frederic
Top Attractions in King of Prussia
Explore the best things to see and do in King of Prussia:
- ★Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
- ★iFLY King of Prussia
- ★John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
- ★King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial
- ★Philadelphia Rock Gym
- ★Regal King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX
- ★Theatre Horizon
- ★Valley Forge Casino Resort
Where to Eat in King of Prussia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bahama Breeze
- 🍴California Pizza Kitchen
- 🍴Cheesecake Factory
- 🍴Creed's Seafood & Steaks
- 🍴Legal Seafoods
- 🍴Maggiano's Little Italy
Where to Stay in King of Prussia
- 🏨Best Western Inn at King of Prussia
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
- 🏨Hampton Inn - King of Prussia
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia Valley Forge
- 🏨Hyatt Place Philadelphia King of Prussia
King of Prussia Travel Guide Sections
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