50 Ways To Celebrate Super Bowl 50 In Montgomery County

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — What better way to celebrate Super Bowl 50 than with a list of 50 things to do before kickoff on Sunday night?

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has created the list of 50 things to do, see, taste or experience before kickoff time at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The exhaustive list – which includes theatrical performances, historical tours, dining options, museum visits and plenty of wintertime outdoor adventure – was released as part of the organization’s blog, The Pursuit.

“The Thursday edition of our blog is usually a look-ahead to the approaching weekend,” said VFTCB President and CEO Mike Bowman in a statement. “I challenged our staff to really blow it out for this edition. Usually, we recommend seven or eight things to do. I told them I wanted 50. And they dug deep and scored big.”

Highlighting wintertime tourism options is the foundation of the VFTCB’s current winter promotion, which culminates in a giveaway of prizes designed to get visitors to connect with the area. The winner – to be chosen during the three-day weekend of Valentine’s Day/President’s Day – receives certificates for adventures such as a ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad, a $500 shopping excursion at King of Prussia Mall and a vintage sleigh ride across a snowy landscape in Trappe, Pa. Entries are through the organization’s website, valleyforge.org.

By the numbers, the Super Bowl weekend suggestions cite Montgomery County’s excellence across a broad spectrum:

· 17 wineries and breweries

· 27 hotels with indoor pools, perfect for a getaway weekend that includes a mid-winter swim

· 60 miles of trails for some fresh air and exercise (hiking or, conditions permitting, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing)

· 25 of the best sports bars around

· 13 stellar sources of BBQ, many of who are offering large-quantity specials for takeout

· 21 candy stores and bakeries that can supply sweet desserts for after the final whistle blows

The full list is available here.