2 Best Shopping in Valley Forge, Brandywine Valley

The Chapel Cabin Shop is staffed primarily by volunteers from the Washington Memorial Chapel parish on the grounds of the Valley Forge National Historical Park, who make the cakes, candies, and jams that are sold here. Proceeds help keep the privately owned chapel afloat. You can also find fine pewter, Colonial art, and souvenirs related to the American Revolution. The shop includes a tiny luncheonette—and outdoor picnic tables—where there are daily specials, such as Martha's 16-Bean Soup. There is also a used-book store directly behind the chapel.

The King of Prussia Mall, one of the nation's largest shopping complexes, is a tourist destination in itself. Comprising two main buildings—the Plaza and the Court—the mall contains more than 40 restaurants, 400 shops and boutiques, and seven major department stores, including Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. Dining options include Morton's of Chicago, Legal Sea Foods, the Cheesecake Factory, and three food courts.