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Independence Hall

A sight in Old City, Philadelphia, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Independence Hall in Old City, Philadelphia
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Why go

Where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Philadelphia, alongside 8 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Liberty Bell Center and Museum of the American Revolution.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old City
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Philadelphia. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Liberty Bell Center

    The cracked Liberty Bell and exhibits on its role in abolition and civil rights.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Museum of the American Revolution

    Story of the Revolution, including Washington's original war tent.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Amada

    Jose Garces's Spanish tapas restaurant on Chestnut Street in Old City, open since 2005.

    Food · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Zahav

    Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant in Society Hill, open since 2008 and known for its hummus and lamb shoulder.

    Food · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Zahav

    Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant, known for hummus and lamb shoulder.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Franklin Square

    One of William Penn's original squares, with a carousel, mini golf and a holiday light show set to music in December.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Independence Hall features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More sights to see in Philadelphia

5 more curated sights in Philadelphia. See the full Philadelphia guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Independence Hall itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Philadelphia weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Coordinates
39.94888, -75.15003
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website
nps.gov

Independence Hall: quick answers

How much time do you need at Independence Hall?

Plan on about an hour at Independence Hall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Independence Hall?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free timed tickets required Mar–Dec; reserve online.

Is Independence Hall free?

Yes, we list Independence Hall as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Independence Hall?

Independence Hall is at 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA, in Old City. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Independence Hall?

Independence Hall appears on Capital Cities Corridor and Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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