Things To Do in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia is a bustling area of the suburbs of Philadelphia. While it has a large residential population, it also offers access to a lot of commercial areas and fun things to do! Below we’ve widdled it down to our favorite things to do in King of Prussia – let us know what we missed in the comments below!
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The King of Prussia Mall
First and foremost, we can’t continue on without mentioning the King of Prussia Mall. This is currently the largest mall in America when measuring by shopping area (the Mall of America is bigger by square footage due to its indoor amusement park).
Within the mall itself there are fun things to do! Here are some top highlights:
- Eataly KOP: This Italian market in King of Prussia has all you could want: an Italian restaurant, an Italian market with Italian brand groceries, an over the counter deli, a gelato station, and great gift options! They are even offering cooking classes if you are looking for a fun night out as a couple or with a group of friends!
- The Netflix House: This is a relatively new installment in the KOP Mall, offering ticketed experiences that replicate immersive scenes from some of Netflix’s most popular shows, including Wednesday and Stranger Things.
- High End Shopping: The King of Prussia Mall’s expansion included a lot of new space for luxury shopping brands that you can take a look through during your visit to the area, including: Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Gucci, Versace, Ferragamo, and Jimmy Choo to name a few.
- Build-A-Bear: A popular activity for kids, the KOP Mall also is home to a Build-A-Bear location! Here you can build your own stuffed animal from scratch – childhood memories in the making.
- Christmas Shopping: If you’re visiting around the holidays, the KOP Mall is a great spot to knock out a lot of your shopping all in one go – as there is any store you could want right there for you! The mall also has its own Santa onsite with a detailed Christmas setting where you can get your official holiday photos for the year!
King of Prussia Town Center
Another popular hub in King of Prussia is the Town Center. This is a walkable community of residential apartments, restaurants, grocery stores, hair salons, shops, and more! This is a popular place to live in the King of Prussia area, but also a great spot to meet up for food, drinks, or entertainment.
Some popular places to meet within the Town Center are:
If you’re there during the warmer months, they also have live music on Thursdays and occasional yoga classes on the lawn as well!
Top Golf
Another popular activity in King of Prussia is the Top Golf. This is a large Top Golf center that has heated pods, food and drink service directly to the pod, and a handful of golf games to play during your session. There is also an area to hang out before and after your session is up where you can have food, drinks, and toss bean bags.
This is a great place for a group hangout or a couple’s date night!
The Top Golf in King of Prussia is located at 588 N Gulph Road.
The Regal Movie Theater
Centrally located in the heart of King of Prussia is the Regal UA Movie Theater. This is a massive theater with all of your typical favorites (snacks galore), but it also offers the option to watch movies in IMAX, 3D, 4DX, or standard format!
The theater is located at 300 Goddard Blvd.
Valley Forge National Park
One of the best things to do around King of Prussia is taking a visit to Valley Forge National Park. This is a great place for a long walk or a picnic, but it also offers a look into history with example cabins, cannons, and more from the Revolutionary War. You can sign up for a guided tour, or explore at your own pace!
For a fun unique experience in the park – or to mix up your activities if you’ve already been there often – you can download the game called Washington’s Secret Soldiers Escape and turn your walk through the park into a fun bonding activity!
Valley Forge National Park has many lots you can park in, but the visitor’s center is located at 1400 N Outer Line Drive.
Indoor Sky Diving
If you’re looking for something unique to do in KOP, something a bit off of the beaten track is the iFly Indoor Skydiving experience! This immersive experience involves booking a session to learn how to navigate the air safely with an instructor and then fly in a wind tunnel!
The iFly is located at 290 Goddard Boulevard.
Dave & Buster’s King of Prussia
For a night of arcade games and competition, you could check out King of Prussia’s Dave & Buster’s! Here you can enjoy some bar food, drinks, televisions to watch sports, and arcade games as far as the eye can see!
The Dave and Buster’s is located at 310 Goddard Boulevard.
Escape Rooms
While not specific to King of Prussia, there are some Escape Rooms you can try in the area! There are a few different vendors to try from, each offering the opportunity to work together as a group to riddle your way out of a room.
Day Trip to Philadelphia
It may go without saying, but another popular activity is to take a day trip into the city of Philadelphia while visiting King of Prussia!
Where To Stay in King of Prussia
If you’re staying over night in the KOP area, check out the accommodations in King of Prussia below based on your travel style!
- Budget: The Hampton Inn Philadelphia
- Popular: The Hyatt House Philadelphia
- Luxury: The Crowne Plaza Hotel
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