Best places: Historic sites in Collegeville

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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Park
Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails.
4.80 (7.7K reviews) (~9.57 km from centre)
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Independence National Historical Park
Historical place
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell.
4.60 (24.5K reviews) (~36.73 km from centre)
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Cairnwood Estate
Wedding venue
👍👍 We recently had our wedding at Cairnwood Estate and it was absolutely stunning! Our photos were beautiful and you really do not have to spend a ton on florals or décor as the venue is breathtaking on its own. Throughout the planning process, the staff was always very responsive and kind. They allowe...
4.80 (333 reviews) (~33.47 km from centre)
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Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Museum
Period rooms in du Pont estate featuring historic decorative arts, plus 60-acre botanical gardens.
4.60 (544 reviews) (~43.93 km from centre)
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Lazaretto Ballroom
Banquet hall
4.60 (475 reviews) (~38.28 km from centre)
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Muhlenberg Brigade
Historical place
👍👍 First stop on the free auto tour. Worth stopping to be able to peek in a couple of the cabins to see how they would have been set up in Washington's time.
4.70 (275 reviews) (~10.07 km from centre)
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Bowman’s Hill Tower
Scenic spot
Circa-1930 fieldstone tower in a remote forested setting with an observation deck & picnic areas.
4.50 (655 reviews) (~46.3 km from centre)
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Prallsville Mills
Historical place
👍👍 Very nice tranquil spot with calming views. The ducks 🦆 are nice too.
4.60 (275 reviews) (~46.66 km from centre)
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Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist church
Small space with historic & religious artifacts in a 19th-century landmark African-American church.
4.70 (170 reviews) (~37.11 km from centre)
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Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church
Episcopal church
👍👍 A beautiful, historic church and cemetery in Philadelphia. The grounds are lovely and maintained. There are graves that date back to the 1600’s, which is amazing. They often have events there, including flea markets and festivals. It’s a great place to go and relax and think. They hold weddings and...
4.80 (129 reviews) (~38.3 km from centre)
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Paoli Battlefield Historical Park
Park
👍👍 I enjoyed the Paoli Battlefield Park. The descriptive signs and audio tour were very good at describing the events of the battle.
4.70 (157 reviews) (~18.12 km from centre)
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Pottsgrove Manor
Historical place
Stately 1700s Georgian mansion with period interiors, offering guided tours, workshops & a shop.
4.80 (116 reviews) (~18.99 km from centre)
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Lemon Hill Mansion
Historical place
👍👍 This is a very nice preserved home in the beautiful Fairmount Park. It was named Lemon Hill because of the lemon trees that once lined the property. There were once greenhouses along the property as well. Come on out! Check out the houses. The only thing that sucks is that they have placed a fence a...
4.50 (221 reviews) (~32.82 km from centre)
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Artillery Park
Historical place
👍 It's a nice spot in Valley Forge National Historic Park. Numerous cannons with a display explaining the parts and procedures. Nice view of the Arch across an open field. (Stay on the grass! Be aware there is lots of poison Ivy in the surrounding vegetation but the cannon area is cleared well.) A...
4.70 (110 reviews) (~10.23 km from centre)
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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens
Historical place
👍👍 The grounds and garden of The Highlands Mansion is so romantic and it is perfect for intimate romantic weddings!!
4.80 (92 reviews) (~19.53 km from centre)
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Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Local history museum
Preserved planation depicting farm life in the late 1700s, with interactive exhibits & animals.
4.80 (86 reviews) (~24.57 km from centre)
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Glen Fern
Historical place
👍👍 Had a nice walk through the trails.
4.60 (118 reviews) (~25.3 km from centre)
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Duportail House-Chesterbrook
Wedding venue
4.60 (117 reviews) (~12.06 km from centre)
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Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar
Historical place
👍 The Garden is hidden in plain sight! Admission is free and open dawn to dusk. As this was a September visit, I would like to do a Spring visit because it should really be nicer then. There is a built in pond and the statues with varying degrees of wear. Please see my photos. Also very peaceful space...
4.40 (191 reviews) (~48.41 km from centre)
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Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse
Historical place
👍👍 The Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the Philadelphia Area. If you’re ever near Paulsboro, I highly recommend this historic structure. It is 112 steps, and has a beautiful view of the Philadelphia Skyline from the top.
4.60 (97 reviews) (~41.71 km from centre)
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