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Located in Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Visitor Center is the official visitor center of Philadelphia and the region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

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The Independence Visitor Center staff is here to help you plan your trip, entertain your guests, and promote your organization, events and attractions. Speak with a real live concierge whenever you call during business hours!

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FAQ

How do I get to the Historic District from the airport?

The most convenient and economic option is to take the Septa's Regional Rail Airport Line  into 30th Street Station. The Airport Line offers a quick an inexpensive train ride into the city. The cost is $7.00 one way. Once at 30th Street Station, you can take the Market Frankford Blue Line Eastbound to 5th Street.  The Independence Visitor Center is a block away from the subway exit at 6th & Market Streets across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center. For full details, click here

Where is the closest place to park by Independence Hall?

A secure fully enclosed  24-hour indoor parking garage operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority is located beneath the Independence Visitor Center with entrances on 5th and 6th streets between Market and Arch Streets.  For more information about getting around, click here.

Where can we park our Motorcoach?

You can unload at the Independence Transportation Center at the National Constitution Center located on 6th & Race Streets but must park at the Callowhill Bus Center located between Front and Second on Callowhill.  Click here for more information.

Top 5 Reasons

to Start at Independence Visitor Center

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Independence
National Historical Park

Start at the Independence Visitor Center to learn about visiting
Independence Hall and other sites in Independence National Historical Park.

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Independence Hall
Independence Hall (Interior Shot)
Old City Hall
President's House
Liberty Bell
Congress Hall
  • Independence Hall

    Located inside Independence Hall, the "rising sun" chair was used by George Washington as he presided over the Constitutional Convention. The Independence Visitor Center is the exclusive location to pick up free timed-tickets to tour Independence Hall.

    Next: Old City Hall
  • Old City Hall

    Standing alongside Independence Hall and built as the City Hall of Philadelphia, this building was used by the U. S. Supreme Court from the time it was completed in 1791 until 1800 when the Federal Government was moved to Washington D. C.

    Next: President's House
  • President's House Site

    In the 1790s, Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived and conducted their executive branch business at this 6th and Market Streets location facing the main entrance of the Independence Visitor Center and next door to the Liberty Bell Center. Explore the open-air site 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year.

    Next: Liberty Bell
  • Liberty Bell

    Located inside the Liberty Bell Center and across the street from the Independence Visitor Center, the Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of freedom and is free to visitors year-round.

    Next: Congress Hall
  • Congress Hall

    Congress Hall, located next door to Independence Hall, hosted the presidential inaugurations of George Washington (his second) and John Adams; the establishment of the First Bank of the United States, the Federal Mint, and the Department of the Navy.

    Next: Independence Hall
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Visitor Services

Our Concierge staff is fluent in nine foreign languages and
has over 70 years of combined visitor service experience!

Meet Them
Hello! Bonjour Guten Tag Hola Nǐ Hǎo

Diana

Favorite Attraction:
Favorite Neighborhood
:
Rittenhouse Square
Languages Spoken
:
Arabic, French

Paula

Favorite Attraction:
Favorite Neighborhood
:
Old City
Must See
:
Celebrate America's history by seeing the Liberty Bell

Teresa

Favorite Attraction:
Favorite Neighborhood
:
Southwest Philly
Must Eat
:
Cheesesteak at Campo's in Old City

Jonel

Favorite Neighborhood
:
West Philly
Must Eat
:
Tootsies inside the Reading Terminal Market

Shirley

Favorite Attraction:
Favorite Neighborhood
:
Society Hill

Ellie

Favorite Neighborhood
:
Old City
Languages Spoken
:
Albanian, Italian

Sondra

Favorite Neighborhood
:
South Philly
Languages Spoken
:
French, Italian, Spanish, Yiddish

Sabrina

Favorite Attraction:
Favorite Neighborhood
:
Old City
Must Do
:
Window Shop on Jeweler's Row

Rennie

Favorite Neighborhood
:
Brewerytown
Must Do
:
Visit Reading Terminal Market

Holly

Favorite Attraction:
One word to describe the park
:
Awe-inspiring
Favorite Philadelphia Historical Icon
:
Benjamin Franklin

Lisa

Favorite Attraction:
One word to describe the park
:
Inspirational
Favorite Philadelphia Historical Icon
:
Dolley Madison

Gus

Favorite Attraction:
One word to describe the park
:
Impressive
Favorite Philadelphia Historical Icon
:
Ben Franklin

Tom

Favorite Attraction:
One word to describe the park
:
Inspiring
Favorite Philadelphia Historical Icon
:
Abraham Lincoln
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Purchase Tickets

Want to experience Philadelphia and the surrounding counties
most popular attractions and tours? The Visitor Center is just the ticket!

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Philadelphia Trolley Works Philadelphia City Pass Garden State

A wide variety of tickets to tours and attractions throughout the area are available for purchase online and at Visitor Center locations.

  • Mini Golf
  • Eastern State Penitentiary
  • Philadelphia Trolley Works: 76 Carriage Company
  • Ride The Ducks
  • Philadelphia Story
  • Philadelphia City Pass
  • Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel
  • 76 Carriage Company
  • Garden State Discovery Museum
  • The Philadelphia Pass
  • Philadelphia Trolley Works: 76 Carriage Company
  • Adventure Aquarium
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Visitor Center Amenities

The amenities offered at the Independence Visitor Center ensure
convenience for millions of visitors year-round.

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Food Bathroom Parking
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Gift Shop

Conveniently located inside the Visitor Center, our gift shop houses
the largest selection of Philadelphia gifts and souvenirs in the region.

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Rocky Balboa Doll Ben Franklin Doll

The Independence Store

From t-shirts, Rocky statues, miniature Liberty Bells, to signature books and more, the gift shop surely has something special for you to remember your trip.