Independence National Historical Park

  • 500 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Phone:

+1 215 965 2305 / +1 877 444 677

Website:

www.nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park should be at the top of your list of places to visit in Philadelphia. Within the park you’ll find the Independence Visitor Center, the official visitor center for the Great Philadelphia area, as well such iconic landmarks as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. There are over a dozen other historic buildings and landmarks to visit within the park boundaries, including the First Bank of the United States.

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100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Walking around the grounds and into Indepedence Hall, listening to the narrations from the knowledgeable park rangers, was truly a time-warp experience for me, back into the 18th century when the USA was borned. more on Yahoo! Travel

The building and grounds are extremely well kept. more on Epinions.com

Going through security in the middle of July was no fun. more on Yahoo! Travel

If you have the time I recommend going inside for a close view and to touch the bell (yes, they actually let you touch). more on Epinions.com

Even during dinner (which was pretty good all in all), we had various actors appear and they were entertaining. more on TripAdvisor

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The Independence Visitor Center is a great resource for all things Philadelphia. The knowledgable, multi-lingual concierges have a vast wealth of knowledge ... more on TripAdvisor

We didn't actually do any of the exhibits at the Visitor's Center, but there is a TON of visitor information about anything Philadelphia here! This is also where you get tickets for Independence ... more on TripAdvisor

This is the first place we visited upon arrival in Phili. They have all the info you could possibly need about Phili and its attractions and history. The staff are super helpful too. It is also where ... more on TripAdvisor

Independence National Historical Park is often referred to as the most historic square mile in America. It is also a very pleasant area to stroll around in, even in summer, with numerous trees to prov ... more on TripAdvisor

Let me second the recommendation for the Once Upon a Nation storytelling benches. They are fun, informative, entertaining, and really get you in the ... more on TripAdvisor

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Vey awsome part of our history to experince. A must see. This is where it all began more on Yahoo! Travel

Our park guide/storyteller was a native Philadelphian. She was passionate about telling the stories, but even more amazing is she took time at the beginning of the tour to get to know her audience. History with a very real human ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is not a replica or a repro, it is the real deal more on Yahoo! Travel

If you love history and how this country was founded then this is where you want to go. Walking though Independence Hall is an amazing feeling. You step in and know that over two hundred years ago this was the center of creating America. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Walking around the grounds and into Indepedence Hall, listening to the narrations from the knowledgeable park rangers, was truly a time-warp experience for me, back into the 18th century when the USA was "borned". A definite must-see ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Since we reserved our tickets for Independence Hall, we toured the visitors center at the end of the day. Great gift shop, and lots of things ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Short but very interesting trip through American history. See where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed as well as the first Congress. It's also near to the Liberty Bell. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Independence Hall is a landmark every American should see. It is an awe inspiring feeling to stand where our country began, an atmosphere of solemness is in the air when you enter the room where the Declaration of Independence ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is not a replica or a repro, it is the real deal more on Yahoo! Travel

Go and see the birthplace of the United States of America. You can visit the rooms they debated in, and see many of the items that were there when they signed. The guides are knowledgeable about the era. It is free, but you have to ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great Amenities at Independence National Historical Park:

  • Wheelchair accessible

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