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Evergreen International Conference 2019
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Social Activities

Game Nights
Bring your favorite board games. The large Hancock / Franklin / Adams room will be available for use, and people gather informally after dinner / other events. Watch #evgils19 on twitter or look for Blake Henderson for additional details!

Thursday Night

6:30-8:30 pm – Evergreen International Conference Reception

7:20 pm – Field Trip to see Avengers: Endgame

Meet at 7:20 pm in the hotel lobby to take the free hotel shuttle to see the 8:00 pm showing. Click here to purchase your ticket in advance.

 

Valley Forge and Montgomery County PA Attractions and Things to Do

Valley Forge National Historic Park is 1.4 miles from the hotel. At this Revolutionary War-era site, you can tour the buildings used by General Washington and his troops in the winter of 1777-78. Be sure to explore the museum, which is filled with period firearms, rare documents and archaeological findings. https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/index.htm

The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run will be held on Sunday April 28, 2019. You must register ahead to participate. https://www.valleyforge.org/revolutionary-run/

Valley Forge Casino Resort is the region’s only full-amenity gaming resort! We feature a 40,000 square-foot gaming floor with 600 slot machines and 50 table games.

Ride the hotel’s free shuttle to the largest shopping mall on the East Coast and browse more than 400 stores and restaurants. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-9, Sunday 11-6.

Philadelphia is 20 miles from the hotel. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia delivers countless things to do: fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous (and delicious) food. Yo, welcome to Philly! Visit https://www.visitphilly.com/ to help you plan your excursion.

Dining

Valley Forge Casino Resort- on site of conference

King Of Prussia Mall

Largest Shopping Mall on East Coast. 5 minutes from Casino. Open until 9pm

This iconic, up-scale mall is a diverse mix of over 400 stores along with three food courts totaling 40 eaters.

  • Bonefish Grill – Specialty & Gourmet Foods $$
  • Café Nordstrom- American $$
  • California Pizza Kitchen $$
  • Cantina Laredo $$
  • Corner Bakery Café- $
  • Fox – Hound – American $$
  • Grand Lux Café- $$
  • Legal Seafood- Specialty & Gourmet Foods $$$
  • Maggiano’s- Specialty & Gourmet Foods $$
  • Mistral- Specialty & Gourmet Foods $$$
  • North Italia – Italian $
  • Outback Steakhouse $$
  • Season 52 – $$
  • Shake Shack- Specialty & Gourmet Foods $$
  • The Cheesecake Factory – American $$
  • True Kitchen – American $$
  • Yard House – American $$

King Of Prussia Town Center

5 minutes from Casino. Open until 9 pm

This town square has shopping, food, drinks and a grassy area surrounded by water features and seating.

  • B. Good – “Real Fast Food”
  • City Works – Pub, Grub & 90+ beers on tap
  • Choolaah- Indian BBQ
  • Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
  • District Taco
  • Duck Donuts
  • Founding Farmers- “Farm to Table”
  • Habit Burger Gill
  • MIDICI Neapolitan Pizza
  • Mission BBQ
  • Naf Naf Grill- Mediterranean
  • Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar

Other Fun Stuff to do

Local Nightly Happenings during Conference

Wednesday April 24th

JAZZ NIGHT- 7:30-10 PM
Round Guys Brewing Co.
(27 min. from casino)

Thursday April 25th

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6:30-10:30 pm
Steel City Coffeehouse
(15 min. from casino)

WHISKEY & SMOKED MEATS – 7PM
Iron Abbey Gastropub – Loft Whiskey Bar
(25 min from casino)

Friday April 26th

COMEDY CLUB – 9pm
The Vault @ Valley Forge Casino

KARAOKE- 9pm
Valley Tavern @ Valley Forge Casino