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Liberty Bell Center

A sight in Old City, Philadelphia, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Opening.

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Liberty Bell Center in Old City, Philadelphia
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Why go

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

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 Independence Hall and Museum of the American Revolution. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old City
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Opening

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Independence Hall

    Where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.

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

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

    Sight · 0.3 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
    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 · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    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 · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Zahav

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

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Liberty Bell Center is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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 Liberty Bell Center itself, we suggest: Opening.

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

Getting there

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Address
101 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Coordinates
39.95021, -75.15016
Destination
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Liberty Bell Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Liberty Bell Center?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Liberty Bell Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Liberty Bell Center?

Our pick: Opening. Insider tip: Free, no tickets; line moves fastest at opening.

Is Liberty Bell Center free?

Yes, we list Liberty Bell Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Liberty Bell Center?

Liberty Bell Center is at 101 S Independence Mall W, 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 Liberty Bell Center?

Liberty Bell Center appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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