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Concerts Under the Stars

Co-Presented by Upper Merion Township & Produced by Rising Sun Presents

See you in 2024!

upcoming SHOWS

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general information

• Food Trucks to enjoy along with panoramic views of the stage and surrounding park Beer Garden with local craft brews & cocktails (*No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted)
• The concert field is general admission
• Blankets and chairs are allowed in designated “seated” areas. Low beach chairs in the front, tall camping chairs in the back
• All shows in this series are all-ages (21+ to drink)
• Attendees 13 and older must purchase a ticket for entry for all ticketed shows
• Kids 12 and younger may attend for free!

ticket information

• Call or email the Ardmore Music Hall Box Office: 610-649-8389 |   [email protected]
• Tickets can be purchased at the AMH Box Office with NO SERVICE FEES! Hours: M-W-F from 12PM – 5PM + before & during shows

Accessibility

• The Upper Merion Township Park is accessible with ramps from the upper parking lot down to the lower concert grounds.
• Accessible parking and bathrooms available on site.

group package information

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vip tickets include:

• Priority Entry
• 4 Drink Tickets
• 2 CUTS Koozies

concert parking

The Concert Venue & Preferred Parking Area Is Located At:

Township Building Park 175 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA

Additional Free Concert Parking is located at: Corner of Ross Road and N. Henderson Road

This lot is a grass field a short walk from the venue. Please carefully cross the street at the designated crosswalk, and follow the path through the playground and to the concert field. There will be a box office table to greet you and scan or sell you your tickets.

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Concerts Under the Stars Series Returns for its 37th Season

King Of Prussia’s live outdoor music series Concerts Under the Stars will return to Upper Merion Township Building Park for its 37th season beginning in May. The summer-long concerts will include live music for all ages, a beer garden featuring local craft brews and cocktails and local food truck options. Events will take place from 7:00pm-10:00pm on select weeknights and 6:00pm-9:00pm on select Sundays. Tickets and more information are available HERE .  

To kick off this year’s season, Concerts Under the Stars will welcome the return of Langhorne Slim for a special Friday night concert on May 19 . The following Friday, May 26 , local Yacht-Rock tribute Boat House Row will perform a free concert for fans of artists like Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Boz Scaggs and the late Bobby Caldwell.  

Other shows throughout the summer will include nationally-touring acts including Rock / Soul singer Joan Osborne , Indie Rock band Strand of Oaks , Jam mainstays Keller Williams + The Hillbenders and Donna the Buffalo , singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb and Scottish Folk / Pop artist Al Stewart , best known for his 1976 top 10 single, “Year of the Cat.”  

Concerts Under the Stars will also present a number of shows featuring local and regional acts like U2 tribute Unforgettable Fire , ‘80s-Rock icons Tommy Conwell & the HouseRockers , a double bill featuring Folk / Americana artists Don McCloskey and Hoots & Hellmouth and beloved regional Grateful Dead tribute Splintered Sunlight . More exciting concerts for the 2023 lineup will be announced in April.  

Concerts Under the Stars will be co-presented by Upper Merion Township and Rising Sun Presents – the event producers at venues including Ardmore Music Hall , Underground Arts , MilkBoy Philly , and 118 North . In addition to Concerts Under the Stars , RSP will bring the Sing Us Home festival to Manayunk, co-produced by Roxborough native and nationally-recognized musician Dave Hause, as well as the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts series, the Wayne Music Festival and Ardmore Rock N’ Ride to the greater Philadelphia area this summer .  

Tickets for all events will go on sale at concertsunderthestarskop.com on Friday, March 31 at 10:00am EST.  

Concerts Under the Stars Calendar  

• May 19 – Langhorne Slim  
• May 26 – Boat House Row (Yacht Rock tribute) [Free Show]  
• June 4 – WXPN Welcomes: Joan Osborne  
• June 17 – WXPN Welcomes: Strand of Oaks  
• June 27 – TBA  
• July 7 – Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute)  
• July 16 – Keller Williams + The Hillbenders  
• July 22 – Lisa Loeb  
• July 28 – Tommy Conwell & the HouseRockers  
• August 5 – Don McCloskey / Hoots & Hellmouth  
• August 12 – Donna the Buffalo  
• August 17 – TBA  
• August 26 – Al Stewart & the Empty Pockets  
• September 2 – Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead tribute)  

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I can go for that: five essential yacht rock classics

Katie Puckrick’s new TV doc reappraises the smooth, sad and seedy side of the maligned genre. Here she reveals the best tracks

• Modern Toss on yacht rock

Christopher Cross: Ride Like the Wind (1979)

With its urgent pace and aim to “make it to the border of Mexico”, Cross sums up the exhilaration of escape so essential to yacht. The power of the genre lies in the longing, so it’s most effective when heard in a landlocked location a million miles away from the nearest marina. Since aspiration crosses class, it doesn’t matter whether one’s home turf is the country club or a trailer park: listening to this song has the same effect – it nurses that ache for freedom.

The Doobie Brothers: What a Fool Believes (1979)

A YR hallmark is “upbeat-downbeat”: an approach that folds life’s bittersweet complexities within happy-snappy musical flourishes. A great example of upbeat-downbeat is this Doobie Brothers classic, showcasing the misplaced optimism of a wounded romantic. Singer Michael McDonald is in full fuzzy-throated throttle. Those are his BVs on Ride Like the Wind, and on any number of Steely Dan tracks, including …

Steely Dan: Hey Nineteen (1980)

The frisson of yacht rock derives from its blend of bourgie feelgood bounce crossed with a shiver of thwarted desire. Steely Dan self-deprecatingly called their work “funked-up muzak” but, lyrically, there are none more acidic than these egghead jazzbos with tales of grown-up screw-ups. Thanks to LA’s session musician elite, Hey Nineteen is polished to a sheen, but the narrator’s regretful realisation that he is too old to mack on teenage girls makes for uneasy listening.

Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975)

Generally, female musicians didn’t focus their talents on the yacht genre: its palette was too limiting for the era’s sophisticated female artists beyond a song or two. In 1975, Mitchell made what’s considered “accidental yacht rock”. This chilly saga of tarnished love concerns a woman trapped in a big house and a loveless marriage. Mitchell made the misery of rich people seem glamorous, creating “dark yacht” in the process.

Toto: Africa (1982)

By the time the 1980s rolled around, black musicians had reclaimed the surging soul and quiet storm of yacht that was rightfully theirs. Artists such as George Benson, Lionel Richie and Raydio raised the bar by turning this “funked-up muzak” into a dance party. Ironically, an anthem called Africa turned out to be helmed by a clump of the whitest dudes going. With its questing lyrics and triumphant chorus, it became a blockbuster smash for the ages, proving that yacht rock is for ever.

I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock begins Friday 14 June, 9pm, BBC Four

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King of Prussia

• 1 Understand
• 2.2 By plane
• 2.4 By train
• 2.5 By bicycle
• 3 Get around
• 10 Stay safe

King of Prussia is a suburban community in the greater Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania in Montgomery County . It is northwest of Philadelphia proper. It is located in the township of Upper Merion, PA. The community took its name in the 18th century from a local tavern named "The King of Prussia Inn", which was named after Frederick II, King of Prussia . King of Prussia's boundaries are the Schuylkill River to the north and U.S Route 422 to the west. Located to the west of King of Prussia is the village of Valley Forge , where General George Washington and the Continental Army made a winter encampment during the winter of 1777-78.

Understand [ edit ]

King of Prussia is a suburban community that is located 20 miles northwest of the city of Philadelphia in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania . The town developed around the King of Prussia Inn, a tavern that was built as a cottage in 1719 at what is now the intersection of U.S. Route 202 (Dekalb Pike) and Gulph Road. The cottage became an inn called Berry's Tavern in 1769 and was popular with travelers as it was a day's travel by horse from Philadelphia. General George Washington visited the inn on Thanksgiving Day in 1777. During the winter of 1777-78, General Washington and the Continental Army made their winter encampment nearby in Valley Forge while the British occupied the city of Philadelphia. By 1786, Berry's Tavern became known as the King of Prussia Inn, named after Frederick II, King of Prussia. King of Prussia would remain a rural area into the 20th century. In the middle of the 20th century, King of Prussia saw extensive suburban development. The town is now home to several office parks and retail space that developed around the convergence of the Schuylkill Expressway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, U.S. Route 202, and U.S. Route 422. King of Prussia is considered an "edge city" of Philadelphia, an area with business and shopping outside the central business district of a city in what was once a rural area.

King of Prussia has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with highs averaging in the 80s and lows averaging in the 60s. Summer temperatures occasionally rise to the 90s or 100s. Winters are cool to cold, with highs averaging in the low 40s and lows averaging in the 20s. Winter temperatures can occasionally drop down to 0 degrees or lower. Spring and fall can be variable, usually with milder weather. King of Prussia averages 48.49 inches of precipitation a year, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The area does see snow in the winter months, with some winters seeing only light snow and other winters bringing large snowstorms. In the warmer months, the area does experience thunderstorms, some of which can be severe. King of Prussia is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from the Atlantic basin in the late summer and early fall, but typically only receives the remnants of such storms as they typically weaken by the time they reach this latitude.

Get in [ edit ]

By car [ edit ].

The Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) provides access to King of Prussia from Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 to the west and I-276 to the east) toll road provides access to King of Prussia via the Valley Forge interchange from points west such as Harrisburg and Pittsburgh and points east such as the northern suburbs of Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City. U.S. Route 202 provides access to King of Prussia from West Chester to the south and from Norristown to the north. U.S. Route 422 provides access to King of Prussia from Pottstown, Reading, and other communities along the Schuylkill River to the northwest.

If you are coming from Center City, Philadelphia, get on I-676 (Vine St Expressway), then go I-76 towards Valley Forge. Stay on I-76 for about 30 minutes. After proceeding on I-76 get off at the King of Prussia exit. If you want to go to the King of Prussia Mall follow the exit signs for Mall Boulevard. If you are coming from the suburbs of Philadelphia, take the Pennsylvania Turnpike towards Harrisburg, then proceed to the Valley Forge exit.

By plane [ edit ]

Fly into Philadelphia International Airport ( PHL  IATA ), take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft or rent a car. The trip from there to King of Prussia takes 30 minutes. King of Prussia is 26 miles from Philadelphia International Airport.

By bus [ edit ]

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides bus service to King of Prussia. Many of the buses stop at the transit center adjacent to The Plaza at the King of Prussia Mall. There are two routes that connect King of Prussia with Center City Philadelphia. Bus 124 provides service to Center City Philadelphia and to Chesterbrook, with a stop at the King of Prussia Mall transit center. Bus 125 runs from Valley Forge National Historical Park and the King of Prussia directly into the Center City Philadelphia. You can catch it along Gulph Road and at the King of Prussia Mall transit center. You will arrive near the train station at 30th St and Market St; from there, you walk a few feet to the station itself and get on the eastbound subway towards the Old City and other attractions. The base fare for the 124 and 125 buses is $2.50. The buses run every 20 min during peak hours and every hour off-peak, during the weekdays, and the trip takes around 40 min. While taking a bus may seem inconvenient, you will save time and hassle by not driving into Philadelphia yourself. Relax and let the bus driver fight the traffic. You will save even more time and money since you don't have to find a place to park your car in the city. In the reverse direction, the last bus leaves Philly (again at 30th and Market) at about 10PM, on weekdays. The 124 and 125 buses also run on Saturday and Sunday.

There are several bus routes that connect King of Prussia with nearby suburbs. Bus 92 connects the King of Prussia Mall with West Chester and Exton in Chester County Monday through Saturday. Bus 99 connects the King of Prussia Mall transit center with Norristown and Phoenixville daily. Bus 123 connects the mall with the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby daily. Bus 139 connects the King of Prussia Mall with Limerick Monday through Saturday. The base fare for all these bus routes is $2.50.

Check the SEPTA website for additional information.

By train [ edit ]

There is not a train station close to the King of Prussia Mall. The nearest train stations are in neighboring Conshohocken , at Washington Street and Harry Street, and Norristown Transportation Center, at Schuylkill Avenue and Dekalb Street. The Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line will take you to the city center from these stations. The train ride takes about 30 min. The weekday fare is $6.00 in advance/$7.00 on board one-way and $12.00 in advance/$14.00 on board round trip. The evening/weekend fare is $5.25 in advance/$7.00 on board one-way and $10.50 in advance/$14.00 on board round trip. Check SEPTA's website for timetables. The stations have a park-and-ride lot, but spaces may not be available to tourists. SEPTA's Bus 99 provides service from the Norristown Transportation Center to the King of Prussia Mall.

SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, which runs between Norristown Transportation Center and 69th Street Terminal, also serves the King of Prussia area, with the Gulph Mills station located at Trinity Lane and Crest Way near Gulph Road southeast of the mall. However, it would be a long and dangerous walk from the mall area. Buses 124 and 125 connect the Gulph Mills station with the King of Prussia Mall.

By bicycle [ edit ]

The Schuylkill River Trail provides bicycle access from Philadelphia to King of Prussia and Valley Forge, following the Schuylkill River. Access from the trail to King of Prussia and Valley Forge is provided by a bicycle/pedestrian bridge called Sullivan's Bridge across the Schuylkill River at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Schuylkill River Trail also provides bicycle access to the area from points along the river to the northwest. The Chester Valley Trail provides bicycle access to King of Prussia from points in Chester County as far west as Exton.

Get around [ edit ]

It is easiest to get around town by car. SEPTA buses can also be used to get around King of Prussia, with service to most major points of interest such as the King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Casino Resort, and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

• The Rambler , ☏ +1 610 354-8899 . M-Sa 9AM-4PM . Operated by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association, The Rambler is a community shuttle around the King of Prussia area, serving residential areas, shopping centers, the King of Prussia Mall, medical facilities, the Upper Merion Senior Center, and the Upper Merion Township Municipal Building. $2 one-way, $10 for ten trip tickets, $0.50 for students ages 10-16, senior citizens and children under 6 free . ( updated Nov 2017 )

There are three companies that provide taxicab and limousine service in King of Prussia:

• [formerly dead link] Cabs Valley Forge , ☏ +1 484 985-9724 . Provides taxicab service to King of Prussia, Valley Forge, and Upper Merion Township along with service to airports in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• King Limousine , ☏ +1 610 265-3050 . Provides limousine service to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and beyond. ( updated Feb 2017 )
• Main Line Taxi , ☏ +1 610 272-1000 . Provides taxicab and limousine service to Villanova, Ardmore, and King of Prussia along with service to airports in Philadelphia and Newark. ( updated Feb 2017 )

Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can be used to get around King of Prussia.

Within Valley Forge National Historical Park, you may drive, hike, bike, or travel by shuttle to see the points of interest within the park.

• The Revolutionary Shuttle , 1400 North Outer Line Dr . Get on and off this free shuttle at any indicated stop during operating hours. Bicycle racks are provided on every shuttle. Shuttles begin running from the Visitor Center and Washington's Headquarter's at 9AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 5:40PM. Shuttle Stops: A. Visitor Center- Lower Parking Lot B. Washington Memorial Chapel C. von Steuben Statue/Varnum's Parking Lot D. Washington's Headquarters. Hours 9AM- 5:40PM frequency: 20 minutes. Operating 7 days a week during the summer. The Trolley Tour and The Revolutionary Shuttle are wheelchair accessible.  

See [ edit ]

• John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove , 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon , ☏ +1 610-666-5593 . This museum was the first home of the famous artist James Audubon.  
• World of Scouting Museum , Rt. 23, Valley Forge Park - (on the grounds of the Washington Memorial Chapel), Valley Forge , ☏ +1 610 783-5311 . The World of Scouting Museum chronicles the growth of both the Boy Scout and Girl Scout movements worldwide through exhibits of one-of-a-kind items. Located on the campus of the Washington Memorial Chapel.  

Do [ edit ]

• iFLY King of Prussia , 290 Goddard Blvd , ☏ +1 610 595-4359 . M-Th 10AM-8PM, F 10AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, Su 9AM-8PM . Indoor skydiving facility. Available for group events. Has a conference facility, party rooms, and catering. $69.95 for two flights . ( updated Mar 2017 )
• Philadelphia Rock Gym , E-520 N. Circle Drive, Oaks , ☏ +1 610 666-7673 . Minutes from King of Prussia is the area's first and only full service rock climbing facility, offering introductory classes, teambuilding, outdoor adventures, day passes, group rates and event rentals.  
• Theatre Horizon , 243 Crest Way , ☏ +1 610 283-2230 .  
• United Artists King of Prussia Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX , 300 Goddard Blvd , ☏ +1 610 337-0282 , toll-free: +1 844-462-7342 . Movie theater with 16 screens offering first-run movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and RPX. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projection, game room, concessions, listening devices, mobile ticketing, and ticket kiosk. Wheelchair accessible. ( updated Mar 2017 )

Buy [ edit ]

• 40.101367 -75.422609 1 Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park , 1000 N Outer Line Dr ( inside the Valley Forge visitors center ), ☏ +1 610 783-1074 . 9AM-5PM daily (until 6PM daily Jun 11-Aug 14) . Take the Valley Forge experience home with you. Shop a wide selection of Revolutionary War books, unique gifts, reproductions, and toys. ( updated Jun 2015 )

• Chapel Cabin Shop , Rt 23, Valley Forge , ☏ +1 610 783-0576 . Handcrafted items, souvenirs, homemade jams, jellies, candies, gifts, lunch and snacks. Nonprofit shop with the proceeds benefiting maintenance of Chapel. Located behind the chapel.  

Eat [ edit ]

• Seasons 52 , 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 101 ( King of Prussia Mall ), ☏ +1 610 992-1152 . Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM . Fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list.  
• Sullivan's Steakhouse , 700 West Dekalb Pike , ☏ +1 610 878-9025 . Steaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis and live music.  
• Creed's Seafood & Steaks , 499 N. Gulph Rd , ☏ +1 610 265-2550 . Chef John Talbot offers a diverse selection of fresh fish, seafood and steaks along with a raw bar menu. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights in the bar. Reservations suggested.  
• Morton's The Steakhouse , 640 W Dekalb Pike Suite 1250 , ☏ +1 610 491-1900 . USDA Prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, hand picked vegetables and home-made desserts served in an elegant, club-like setting. Open for dinner nightly, private Boardroom dining available.  
• The Melting Pot , 244 Mall Blvd , ☏ +1 610 265-7195 . This unique dining experience offers an assortment of fondue, cooked at the table by the guests.  
• Peppers By Amedeo's Restaurant & Bar , 175 Town Center Rd ( Valley Forge Shopping Center ), ☏ +1 610 265-2416 . Excellent food made to order. Is known for large food and drink portions with good prices. Voted best Italian Restaurant Readers Choice five years in a row. Locally owned and operated.  
• Maggiano's Little Italy , 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 205 , ☏ +1 610 992-3333 . Often said to be reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy, Maggiano's blends the tradition of family, good times with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine.  
• Bahama Breeze , 320 Goddard Blvd , ☏ +1 610 491-9822 . Caribbean food.  
• Legal Seafoods , Mall, 680 W Dekalb Pike , ☏ +1 610 265-5566 . The Court at King of Prussia Mall. Over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list.  
• Cheesecake Factory , 640 W Dekalb Pike , ☏ +1 610 337-2200 . The Plaza at King of Prussia Mall. Cheesecake and a selection of food from the Thai lettuce wraps for an appetizer to handcrafted burgers.  
• California Pizza Kitchen ( CPK ), The Court at King of Prussia Mall, 470 Mall Blvd. , ☏ +1 610 337-1500 . 10AM-10PM .  

Drink [ edit ]

• Fitzwater Station , 264 Canal St, Port Providence , ☏ +1 610 933-9958 . Snacks, lunch, dinner and drinks on a deck overlooking the historic Schuylkill Canal, or on a glass enclosed porch. Daily and weekend specials, weekly entertainment. Paddle boats, Canoe and Kayak rentals.  
• Screwball Sports Bar & Grille , 216 W Beider Rd. #600 , ☏ +1 610 337-3888 .  

Sleep [ edit ]

• Hyatt Place Philadelphia/King Of Prussia , 440 American Ave , ☏ +1 484-690-3000 . Complimentary breakfast buffet daily, in-room coffee maker, iron and board, two line phone, and free high speed internet access. Indoor pool and exercise room.  
• Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia Valley Forge , 550 W. DeKalb Pk , ☏ +1 610 962-0700 . Complimentary Continental breakfast, newspaper, HBO, free high-speed wireless internet, fitness center, data ports, iron and board, coffeemaker, hairdryer. Refridgerators available. Adjacent to the King of Prussia Mall. AAA/AARP discounts. Silver Award winner.  
• Hampton Inn - King of Prussia , 530 W. DeKalb Pk , ☏ +1 610 962-8111 . 147 rooms. Multi-purpose rooms for meetings and functions. Free business and fitness centers. Group rates. Free deluxe breakfast bar. King deluxe rooms with microwave and refrigerator available. Free local calls.  
• The Fairfield Inn Philadelphia-Valley Forge , 258 Mall Blvd , ☏ +1 610 337-0700 . 80 rooms.  
• Best Western Inn at King of Prussia , 127 S. Gulph Rd , ☏ +1 610 265-4500 . 167 rooms. Deluxe Complimentary Continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool, spa and fitness center.  
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites , 260 N. Gulph Rd , ☏ +1 610 768-9500 . Three Diamond AAA rating. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast, USA Today newspaper, HBO,CNN,ESPN, High Speed Internet access, and fitness room with whirlpool. New two-room suites. Discounts at local restaurants  
• Motel 6 King of Prussia , 815 W. DeKalb Pk , ☏ +1 610 265-7200 . 170 rooms. Free local calls. Accepts small pets. All children under 17 stay free, morning coffee, pool and guest laundry.  
• Radisson Hotel Valley Forge , 1160 First Ave , ☏ +1 610 337-2000 . 328 over-sized guest rooms, business club level, three restaurants, over 3,000 sq. ft. fitness center, redesigned fantasy suites, three fabulous ballrooms, ICE Nightclub, on-site Budget Rent-a-Car. ( updated Aug 2020 )
• Sheraton Valley Forge King of Prussia , 480 N. Gulph Rd , ☏ +1 610 337-1800 . Dedicated conference center for up to 600 people. 265 guest rooms, outdoor pool, tennis, fitness center, adjacent golf course. 24-hour room service, restaurant, sports tavern. IACC approved.  
• the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton , 301 West DeKalb Pike , ☏ +1 610 337-1200 . Features 327 guest rooms, a health club, outdoor pool and gift shop.  
• Crowne Plaza Valley Forge , 260 Mall Blvd , ☏ +1 610 265-7500 . This hotel offers 225 guest accommodations, restaurant with lounge, two elegant ballrooms and state-of-the-art amphitheater. IACC approved.  
• Valley Forge Casino Resort , 1160 1st Ave , ☏ +1 610-354-8118 . Buzzy casino vibe.  
• Hyatt Place Philadelphia King of Prussia , 440 American Ave , ☏ +1 484 690 3000 . Contemporary hotel with well-designed living space. ( updated Mar 2019 )
• Philadelphia Marriott West , 111 Crawford Ave, West Conshohocken , ☏ +1 610-941-5600 . This full-service hotel in West Conshohocken is located between downtown Philadelphia and the airport, featuring wedding sites, meeting facilities, and more.  

Stay safe [ edit ]

Traffic in this area is thick and fast-moving, especially during rush hours (7-9AM and 4-6PM). Expect the interchanges to be backed up to the point where there are lines of cars winding around the nearby neighborhoods. Try to familiarize yourself with the traffic flow before you try driving in it, because if you are in the wrong lane trying to get onto one of the freeways, you will probably not be able to move over and will have to go the wrong direction and take a detour. Gulph Rd and Schuylkill River Rd are winding, steep, and have surprisingly high speed limits even though there are houses on them. Watch out for hidden driveways and sudden stops.

Be careful walking around the town. There are few crosswalks or pedestrian signals. Near the mall, you will be forced to jaywalk if you want to get anywhere on foot. It is not a pedestrian-friendly area by any means.

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• Allentown , 55.4 miles (89.2 km)
• Philadelphia , 20.9 miles (33.6 km)

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“ If you don't care about how pristine your cover is - there is a whole buy one get one free section in the back where you can make out like a bandit. ” in 2 reviews

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Fun fun fun!!!! Great great place. could spend hours here. My son's favorite store!!!

Located at the King of Prussia mall, this record shop has a large selection of different vinyl and other music media. There are many genres and a decent selection here. Like previous reviews, I also agree the prices here tend to be higher than other places. However, you can find some good albums or 45s with a somewhat reasonable price. The staff here re very nice and helpful. Overall service is god. This place also sells record players and other music playing devices so it can be worth checking out. If you are looking for something specific I definitely would check this lace out. There definitely are cheaper options though.

Copped some madgibbs there today. Along with some Lonnie Liston Smith n other fire LP's. Small hip-hop section, though most always worthwhile for the average consumer to the expert. Very solid LP and CD section for all other genre's. Tape section is smaller though looked thorough. Art and other musical equipment is for sale as well. Make sure to dig thru the sale crates !

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Great selection, organized, clean store and helpful sales associates. I definitely recommend this place.

The Rock Shop took me back to how record stores were like in the 80's. All music items. No movie, TV show or video game related merch. Quite refreshing. You get new & used CDs, vinyl, cassettes, & even some eight tracks (remember those?) Metal is separated out from the main rock/pop bins. The new CDs were a mixture of older & newer artists. Prices varied. I observed prices from $9.99 to $17.99. Posters, tie-dye shirts, buttons, magnets, rock t-shirts, record players, storage crates, framed pictures, & baby onesies rounded out the inventory. I purchased 2 used CDs that amounted to about $20. The sales clerk who rang me up was polite, professional, & masked up. If you're missing the mall record store experience, The Rock Shop is worth shopping in. It was encouraging to see that it was bustling with customers, younger & older. You won't find the complete catalogue of any one artist here, but you still might find something to add to your collection.

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Great selection and mostly organized record store. I'm not really accustomed to going to a record store in a mall, but I'm glad I gave this place a chance because they really have a great selection. I got so many good vinyl records at this Rock Shop, it was good that I actually had to cut my visit short. It was getting too crowded in the shop, and if I stayed longer, I would have probably doubled my bill!

Picked Up Alice In Chains Rainer Fog good release and their third as a revamped group Robert Duvall and Jerry Cantrell work good together!

Picked up Alice In Chains From Black To Blue great release and a great price keep up the good work this is a great location and easy to locate also I was quite impressed I'll be back people who work here seemed nice was chatting with one about music playing while I was their and also answered a brain cramp question I could not think of while I was their who happened to be Linkin Park RIP Chester Bennington !

This place is a gem. Seriously. I have been looking for a GOOD record store and this it it! They have a huge collection that includes basically everything. If you don't care about how pristine your cover is - there is a whole buy one get one free section in the back where you can make out like a bandit. There is a lot of cool newer stuff and collectible type records but I kind of skipped over them and just did a massive haul of some classics to round out my collection a bit! The people that work here are also really nice! Don't forget your punch card too, so you can earn $$ back! Great incentive to keep going! If records aren't your thing but you still like music, they have a lot of other memorabilia as well like tees, pops, etc. Definitely a must visit. Right near Primark's lower level!

I think the pros of this store far outweigh the cons, but it's not perfect. One good thing is that the store has an amazing selection of music! Easily the best selection of any record stores in the area. Whether you want R&B, hip-hop, rock, they have it all! It's truly impressive. The workers there are pretty nice as well, and help with any questions I have. They also have a buy 2 get 1 free section. The only downside is this can be a bit of a hit or miss, at least it was for me. Maybe not so much for other people. But either way you can walk out with 3 records for $10 which ain't bad. Unfortunately the prices of records are a little higher than other places. Records that you can find at Walmart, Barnes and noble, or even other record stores, are marked a little high. I suppose that has to do with them being located in the mall, but something worth being pointed out. My other (small) gripe is how bootleg vinyls are handled here. It seems that the bootlegged vinyl has an import sticker put on it. The problem with this is that someone that doesn't recognize that it is a bootleg may not get this, thinking it's an official release. There isn't any specific section for these bootleg records either. They are mixed into the bunch. Overall. A place worth checking out, especially if you are after a specific album or artist. You may not get a great deal, but you may just find what you are looking for!

This is my first time in this location of 'The Rock Shop' but I am familiar with it because I shop regularly at the one in the Plymouth Meeting Mall which is closer to where I live. The thing about the Rock Shop is there is a bit of a trade off. It can get pricey, for both new and used items and that is perhaps the biggest drawback. On the other hand, the selection of Cds, vinyl, cassettes and more is amazing!! I have found so many good finds I wouldn't have found anywhere else, and would otherwise had to order online. They always are up to date with new releases too and can order any of them in if they don't have it in stock. Overall it is a great store with a fantastic collection, it is just a question if you will agree with the prices.

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The Rock Shop expands and opens store in King of Prussia Mall

Source, The Times Herald , Gary Puleo

“The more things change the more they stay the same.”

Would you ever have guessed that accurate old French saying would ever apply to the King of Prussia Mall?

Probably not if you’re one of the longtime shoppers who have said that, with its focus on high fashion stores, the mall had lost much of its character in the last few decades.

But now those folks may be happy to learn that, according to Roy Thomas, owner of The Rock Shop, mall owner Simon Properties has been looking to bring back two types of stores that were once dominant entities here — a book store and a music shop.

With The Rock Shop having created a cozy haven of used and new vinyl and CDs in the old Radio Shack on the lower level of what many locals still affectionately refer to as The Plaza, the mall has handily accomplished one of those directives.

“They see value in an interesting independent retailer,” said Thomas, who also owns The Rock Shop stores at Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing, N.J., and Plymouth Meeting Mall, which debuted in 2014. “I’d approached (former mall owner) Kravco in the ’90s when I was doing kiosks in the malls, and I loved King of Prussia but the rent was always way out of my league. But I think because we went to Montgomery Mall and were considering opening our third store there, we showed up on Simon’s radar and they suggested we come to King of Prussia Mall. Radio Shack was going under and they thought this would be a good space for us.”

Ironically, The Rock Shop is nostalgically situated not far from where Record Museum, one of the area’s quirkiest record shops back in its day, held forth at The Plaza for many years.

While serious record collectors never abandoned what they believed to be a warmer, superior delivery system for music, the resurgence in vinyl is being driven largely by a generation of kids who grew up on digital music and also, noted Thomas, the annual phenomenon in April known as Record Store Day, which started in 2007

“The market is so strong overall because there are so many different aspects to why people are collecting vinyl. You have the audiophiles, the collectors, the new kids and people who are buying records because it’s trendy,” said Thomas. “But kids are sure driving the vinyl sales as they discover it for the first time. It’s not a nostalgic thing for them.”

A record store once offered a kind of a clubhouse atmosphere, Thomas said.

“It was a place to escape from your daily routine and talk to the clerks about concerts and music, something you can’t get online. You remember the time and place where you bought an album, where downloading is meaningless, clicking and tapping on digital thumbnails. You can’t beat browsing through bins and deciding which album you want and holding the record in your hand … that experience stays with you and that’s what we’re trying to recreate. Adults are rediscovering the throwback atmosphere of a record store, but kids have never seen anything like it and they’re fascinated by it.”

On the counter nearby sat a copy of Elton John’s legendary 1973 double album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” with the original gatefold and its compelling artwork by Ian Beck on the cover and inside illustrating Bernie Taupin’s lyrics.

“They’re getting back to some of that great packaging again, with the gatefolds and liner notes,” noted Thomas, citing modern band Murder By Death and its album “As You Wish: Kickstarter Covers,” featuring covers of tunes by David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen and a gatefold that opens to eight feet in length.

“If something means something to you then you want the physical version of it and you can’t do that with Spotify or Pandora. You want to have the artwork and lyrics, and you need to care for the record, and that connects you even more to it. That’s an important emotional connection,” Thomas said.

“The double album used to be a risky move, now it’s everything. For any pop star, like Taylor Swift, it’s always double vinyl now,” noted manager Dan Cathcart, who’s been with Thomas since the Plymouth Meeting Mall debut.

Landing a job with The Rock Shop means starting out with a passion for vinyl, Cathcart added.

“We prefer people who are already passionate about records and then we can teach them how to do things from there,” he said, explaining that applicants are given a questionnaire to test their basic rock knowledge (“name the first four Pink Floyd albums”; “what band was Eric Clapton in?”).

In addition to records, CDs and cassettes, The Rock Shop stocks a variety of band T-shirts and eye-catching banners featuring such acts as The Who, Guns N’ Roses and Jimi Hendrix.

Thomas said he routinely stocks new releases and is always on the lookout for unwanted vinyl.

“A lot of our market is second-hand buying and trading records with the public,” he said.

The Rock Shop at King of Prussia Mall, 160 N. Gulph Road, is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 610-265-1074.

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Hanging Rock

On 12/24/1997, the Overhanging Rock, also known as the Hanging Rock, was entered in the National Register of Historic Places.

From the US Department of the Interior National Park Service application…

To protect the Hanging Rock, in 1924, the 24,000 sq ft strip of land surrounding it was purchased by Lidie McFarland Anderson (Mrs. J. Aubrey Anderson), who, in turn, donated it to the Valley Forge Historical Society to ensure its perpetual preservation.

On the anniversary of the march to Valley Forge, December 19, 1924, a bronze plaque was placed on the Rock to commemorate the historic march by the Continental Troops in December 1777. The plaque read: “General Washington and the American Army passed under this rock on the march to Valley Forge December 19, 1777. The overhanging rock was presented to the Valley Forge Historical Society for perpetual preservation” The bronze plaque was removed sometime in the 1950’s without permission. The location of the plaque is unknown.

The Hanging Rock has been altered in appearance over the years most significantly by man as well as the natural erosion process. Proposals for the removal have been submitted by the Pennsylvania Highway Department and later by PennDot.

Another threat to the rock occurred in 1954. The plans included a “shaving” back of the rock or the entire destruction of it. Holes were drilled in the rock for the placement of dynamite to blow it up, but again, the public and the local preservation community banded together to save the rock once more. Almost twenty years later, the same threat cropped up once more. The discussion centered around the “shaving” back of the rock. The project was to be completed in 1972, however, the state lacked the funds to proceed with the project. In 1974, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation filed to take the rock by eminent domain; but again the funding was not there and the rock remained. The question of its future existence on Gulph Road fired up the public debate once more in the 1980’s and again in 1995.

While the appearance has changed, the rock is still— and will continue to be what it always has been: a rock hanging over the road. However, the Hanging Rock continues to be a recognizable landmark associated with the Revolutionary War and much, much more. Hundreds of people have banded together over the years in support of the Rock. The battles they fought to preserve it are a testimony to their conviction for what the Rock represents.

The entire 231 page report can be found at National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/71995725

National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, attachment to the application.

Hanging Rock Under Which Continental Army is Said to Have Marched From RG: 30 Historical Photograph Files Original caption: Hanging rock under which Continental Army is said to have marched. On Pa. Route 201 east of Prussia Tavern. J. K. Hillers – 6th International Road National Archives Identifier: 135803764 Local Identifier: 30-N-30-349 Container Identifier: 296 Creator: Department of Commerce. Bureau of Public Roads. 8/20/1949-4/1/1967

Hanging Rock, Gulph Road (postcard) King of Prussia Historical Society Digital Archive

Hanging Rock (postcard) King of Prussia Historical Society Digital Archive

Hanging Rock Photo 1954 Photograph of the Hanging Rock and traffic on Gulph Road by Bill Harris, long time photographer for the Main Line Times. The photo shows the extent to which the rock used to extend into traffic, before PennDot removed part of it. King of Prussia Historical Society Digital Archive

Bus Making Its Way Around Hanging Rock, 1954 Photograph of a bus swinging around Hanging Rock on Gulph Road in 1954, taken by Bill Harris, long time photographer for Main Line Times. The photo shows the extent to which the rock intruded into traffic before its partial removal by PennDot. King of Prussia Historical Society Digital Archive

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All projects started in June 2016 and finished together for a Grand Opening in October, just a five-month construction turnaround.

Along with work on the four brands, Blue Rock constructed a shared-services, back-of-house space on the third floor that includes 7,540 square feet of offices, visual merchandise rooms, conference rooms, stockrooms and employee breakroom.

For Urban Outfitters , Blue Rock delivered a complete renovation of the first and second floors while keeping the store open to the public.

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At 19,800 square feet, Anthropologie is nearly three times the size of its average store. The new store features reclaimed wood flooring, plus a custom plaster finish at the storefront and throughout the sales area.

Moving from its original mall location, the 8,200-square-foot Free People is its largest to date.  The storefront features custom hand-carved beams imported from India. There’s also reclaimed wood flooring and custom plaster finishes throughout the store. Exterior windows and new skylights were added to flood the store with natural light.

Pizzeria Vetri is located next door to the Urban Outfitters on the second floor. Blue Rock delivered an 8,780-square-foot concourse common area centrally located on the second floor that includes a seating area for Pizzeria Vetri, and a sit-down bar equipped with three TVs.

Blue Rock also added structural steel and new concrete floor slab to close the existing mall opening between the first and second floors. The concourse work includes renovations of changing mall finishes to match URBN’s aesthetics.

The project marked the first time all three clothing brands, plus a Pizzeria Vetri restaurant, were constructed in the same space.

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