The Village at Valley Forge — Local services in Upper Merion Township

The village is an area close to the center and mall of King of Prussia. There are mostly restaurants, eateries and bars in small area of two cross streets. Around that area are a few store (e.g. REI, Nordstrom Rack, Williams-Sonoma, etc ).

There are two parking lots and a parking garage, all free to use. During busy times the main lot can be quite full but one will usually find some parking. There is also a Wegmans parking lot close by.

What set the village a bit apart from other strip malls or restaurant areas is that they created a little center with a square where chairs are a available to lounge and consume food/drinks from the neighbouring bars or...

I gave the village for stars because what they're doing I think they're doing very well. I don't think it's generally what I would want. I can appreciate that there is restaurants and stores all within a short walking distance of condos and other homes it just is a little too congested for me. Parking is a challenge. Living there is not exactly what I would strive for because there are so many parking lots. It has the feel of the best of the city and some of the downsides of a city without actually being in the city. I'll take the suburbs and green spaces and shops where I can get to know the people by name...

Outdoor large strip type mall with restaurants, Wegman's Supermarket and various smaller retail shops. It's also quite close a Walmart 24 hour Supercenter, the massive King of Prussia (MEGA) Mall. Historical Valley Forge National Park, Valley Forge Casino, large Valley Forge Convention Center, tons of places nearby to eat and awesome turnpike and interstate road networks. Traffic can be difficult during rush hour, so do use your Google Maps to plan your trip. I try to make at least half a day visit here whether sunshine or rain to shop, dine and spend some sunny day strolls through the...