2010 - Philadelphia/Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Wednesday 19 May through Saturday 22 May 2010 (Average Temperatures: 54F - 72F) Host - Fred Demech NCVA Chapter: Capital Region NCV [Attendee List] [Attendee Stats] [Campgrounds] [Golf Registration Form] [Plan of the Day] [Reunion Registration Form] [Tour Descriptions] [Tour Registration Form] Location: Valley Forge Convention Center (25 minutes from downtown Philadelphia) Hotels: Radisson Hotel Valley Forge (host hotel) and The Scanticon Hotel Valley Forge (both located under one roof at the Valley Forge Convention Center) Cost: $124.00 (single/double occupancy) $134.00 (triple/quad) Plus PA sales tax (6%) & occupancy tax (2%) Parking: Complimentary (2,300 spaces) RV parking at the host hotel; full services within 30 minutes Transportation: Convention Center located between major highways (I-476, I-76 and PA Turnpike) 25 minutes from I-95 and 30 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport Tropiano Transportation has the best rate for round trip from the airport and train station to the Radisson Hotel and back. Tropiano has an excellent reputation and they were recommended by the Radisson Hotel. The current rate is $53.00 round trip per person. You must make reservations by calling 1-800-559-2040 and they deal in cash only. You may also visit their web site at http://troplianotransportation.com/shuttle/. So Much to See and Do Philadelphia and The Countryside is filled with amazing history, vibrant culture, world-class entertainment, mouth-watering dining and tax-free shopping. All of this in a region that is easy to get to, and easy to get around! Use your skills to uncover the region's "secrets"... Valley Forge National Park (within walking distance of the hotels) King of Prussia Mall is only two miles away with a free shuttle. Play at four nearby golf courses Two horse racing tracks with slot machines Catch a ballgame or tour Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies or check out one of the other local minor league baseball teams Enjoy a Philadelphia Harbor Lunch or Dinner Cruise Chat with colonists in Philadelphia's Historic District featuring Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The New Jersey waterfront boosts the USS NEW JERSEY, USS OLYMPIA, USS BECUNA, the Independence Seaport Museum, and Adventure Aquarium Visit the nation's first zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo. Run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps and take a picture with the "Rocky" statue. Cash in at the U.S. Mint. Or, smell the roses at Longwood Gardens. Phillies Baseball Tickets We have acquired 25 tickets for the baseball game between the Phillies and the Cubs on Wednesday, 19 May. The cost for the ticket, transportation adn driver geratuity is $45.00 per person. The bus will depart the hotel at 1730 and the game starts at 1905. Departure from the ball field is approximately 2230 with arrival back at the hotel approximately 2330. To reserve tickets please make checks payable to American Heritage Landmark Tours and mail to NCVA 2010 Tour Registration c/o American Heritage Landmark Tours 14 Anthony Drive Malvern, PA 19355 For more information, visit www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travel Last Modified: Sunday, 16-May-2010 22:12:15 EDT