Summertime Tours
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills
Bring family and friends for a fascinating tour of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker's mansion set on 170 acres of farmland. This air conditioned, three-story mansion houses a unique, well-documented collection of family memorabilia, history of the early 1900s when the family resided here, and a look at what it was like to live 100 years ago! A stop in the Galleries and Museum Shop are part of this guided tour.
An ideal stop for family with out of town guests coming for summer vacation.Pennypacker Mills is convenient to reach, free, and offers a fascinating look at life in the early 20th century!
Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful landscape from the picnic area or from the breezy porch's rockers.
05/01/12 - 09/01/12
FREE!
Suggested donation is $2 per person.
- http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills
Pennypacker Mills - 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA, 19473
QVC All-Access Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park
Come for a one-of-a-kind look into the world of QVC! You will start your day on the QVC Studio Tour to learn about the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers.
Next you will go beyond behind the scenes at QVC to see areas such as Broadcasting Design; Lighting; the Shop (where many of the QVC sets are created); the Studio Operations Desk; a Green Room; and much, much more!
After seeing where the television magic happens, you will get a chance to learn about the corporate world of QVC. You will see areas such as the QVC Travel Office and the Convenience Store!
Lunch is included! You will finish your tour in the Studio Park Commissary where you will be able to choose from the daily menu.
After your meal you will be taken back to the QVC Studio Tour Lobby where you can catch up on any last-minute shopping in he Studio Store which features much of your favorite on-air merchandise. Included in the ever-changing selection of products is an extensive collection of jewelry, gourmet items, and authentic QVC Studio Park logo gear.
Persons under 18 years of age are not eligible for this tour. Guests must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time and must be able to walk up and down stairs.
01/13/12 - 12/28/12
$75
Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please visit Tix.com.
Tour groups are limited and need at least 2 people on the day; reservations are subject to cancellation. Tour guests, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please note that stops on the "behind the scenes" part of the tour are based on available sets and areas. Not every tour may see all stops.
All guests are required to bring identification. Guests must go through a security search before gaining access to the studio, including a metal detector and bag search.
- http://QVCtours.com
QVC Studio Park - 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA, 19380
QVC Studio Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park
Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA, has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into QVC's more than 58,000 square feet of studio space, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck where guests may be able to watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest!
08/03/11 - 12/31/12
$7.50 (Adult)
$5 (Child)
- http://QVCtours.com
QVC Studio Park - 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA, 19380
Valley Forge Driving Tours
Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Valley Forge encampment is a hugely important story in the foundation of America. After retreating from the Battle of Brandywine, General Washington moved his army to the high ground at Valley Forge in December of 1777. Over the next 6 months, battling the cold, disease, desertion and famine, the army amazingly grew in numbers and strength and, with the help of Baron von Steuben, was transformed into a well trained fighting force, that ultimately went on to win the war against the British. The tour includes a drive around the The Valley Forge National Historic Park, which today is a beautifully kept and landscaped, natural setting, filled with deer and birds. Regimental monuments dot the drive as well as re-creations of the huts used by the men (and women) who camped here. You’ll have many chances to get out and wander among the huts, take photos across the park and you’ll visit the site of George Washington’s headquarters and visit the Washington Memorial Chapel built in the early 1900s to commemorate this unique part of history. Your tour guide will regale you with many stories and then take you to the Visitor Center, where you can see a short movie about the encampment, browse in the store and visit the museum area.
04/01/11 - 03/15/15
Up to 6 travelers: $245- $395 plus mileage charges
More than 6 travelers: price upon request
- http://www.awfullynicetours.com
Valley Forge National Historical Park - 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Museum Tour
Presented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum
Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
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07/21/09 - Ongoing
$5-$10
610-644-5822 -
Wharton Esherick Museum - 1520 Horse Shoe Trl, Malvern, PA, 19355
Daytime Historic Site Tours
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
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04/06/09 - Ongoing
$12 (Adult)
$10 (Senior)
$8 (Student, Child (7-12))
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://www.easternstate.org/
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Hands-On History
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
New for 2011, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with new Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves. These interactive experiences run throughout the day and change monthly so be sure to check our website before your visit.
05/23/11 - Ongoing
Included with admission
$12
Seniors: $10
Students and children 7-12: $8
Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
- http://easternstate.org/visit/regular-season/special-guided-tours
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Audio Walk Tour
Presented by Independence Visitor Center at Independence Visitor Center
Hear the spirit of history come alive with a 74-minute narration, self-guided and leisurely walking tour of historic Philadelphia. This easily navigated audio tour is available for rent at the Independence Visitor Center. The tour includes a lightweight CD player and a detailed map that includes 20 important historic sites and 64 narrated segments.
11/01/11 - Ongoing
$20 (4 People)
$18 (3 People)
$17 (2 People)
$16 (1 Person)
Present military ID to get One free tour with purchase of one adult tour.
- http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/tours-of-philadelphia-walking/audio-walk-tour
Independence Visitor Center - 1 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA, 19106