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The best trips start at the Visitor Center.

Seeing the best of the City of Brotherly Love is as simple as starting at the right place. 

The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation operates visitor center locations throughout the city, including the Independence Visitor Center in cooperation with the National Park Service, the LOVE Park Visitor Center and City Hall Visitor Center.

Start at any one of our locations for ​​​​​free, personalized service and helpful information.

Our Locations + Services:
Independence Visitor Center

Independence Visitor Center

LOVE Park Visitor Center

LOVE Park Visitor Center

Philly PHLASH

Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop

City Hall Visitor Center

City Hall Visitor Center

Tower Tour

City Hall Tower Tour

City Hall Interior Tour

City Hall Interior & Exterior Tour with Tower Tour

Get Outside
Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier

Race Street Pier

Race Street Pier

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Franklin Square Fountain

Franklin Square

Things to Do:
Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House

adventure aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center

Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary

The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute

Ticketing Procedure
Independence Hall
Visiting Independence Hall
Advance reservations are now required to tour Independence Hall. Reserve timed tickets online at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. There is a $1 processing fee per ticket, and up to 9 tickets can be reserved on each account.
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Other Sites on Independence Mall:
The Liberty Bell

Liberty Bell Center

Congress Hall

Congress Hall

Old City Hall

Old City Hall

President's House Site

President's House Site

Second Bank of the United States

Second Bank Portrait Gallery

Top Questions
Where is the closest place to park by Independence Hall?

Convenient, onsite parking is available for visitors who start at the Visitor Center. The AutoPark at Independence Mall is a 24-hour, fully enclosed parking garage operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Entrances are located on both 5th and 6th Streets, between Market and Arch Streets.

How can I redeem the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package?

Looking for a hotel deal when you visit Philadelphia? The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is a great way to save when you stay over, available year-round with different perks included seasonally.

Learn more and find participating hotels: VisitPhilly.com/PackageHotels

Where is the Liberty Bell?

Since 2003, the Liberty Bell has been on display in a structure located on Independence Mall, called the Liberty Bell Center. No timed tickets are required to visit the Bell, but a security check is required for entry.