City Hall - Philadelphia Municipal_building
- Address: 1600 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone: 215 686-2840 tour information
- Website:www.nps.gov
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City Hall
1600 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
City Hall Details
Full Amenity List
- Wheelchair Accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
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Guided Tour Every WEEKDAY at 12:30pm at Rm 121
The best way to visit City Hall would be join the guided tour provided by the City Hall every WEEKDAY at 12:30pm gathered at the tour office, room 121 at the East side entrance of the City Hall. ... biddingforhotel, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on tripadvisor
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From City Hall to Supreme Court
Having seen the current Supreme Court it was interesting to see where the Supreme ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo
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School age children and older will enjoy
This is the quitessential school trip location. The history is exciting and interesting ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo
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The Creation of a New Country
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Independence Hall. The kids were prepared with a small ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo
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live history
definitely for kids who understand history this is the place where it all started!! ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo
Directions
From Philadelphia, PA Head west on Market St toward S Juniper St, Turn right at N Juniper St, Turn left at John F Kennedy Blvd, Turn right at N 16th St, Turn left at Arch St
Broad and Market sts
Hours
Tower tours weekdays 9:30am-4:30pm. During school year, Mon-Fri 10am-noon reserved for school groups. Last tour at 2:45pm. Interior tours daily from the East Portal courtyard at 12:30pm
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Free
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