Independence Visitor Center
Tourist Information and Service and History Museum
Center City East, Philadelphia
Has a stamp of approval from visitPA and Visit Philly
"right across from the Liberty Bell."(6 Tips)
"Park here for independence hall and liberty bell."(4 Tips)
"Ride SEPTA to Independence Mall at 5th St Station!"(3 Tips)
"Sunday tours"(4 Tips)
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Clementine MottolaJanuary 24, 20132 penny machines with 7 total designs! (Both machines have one of the same designs). Very original, only machine Ive ever seen that puts a design on BOTH sides of penny! LOVE symbol is my fav! :)
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Tom ShakelyAugust 27, 2014You could easily spend a few days browsing Independence Mall, part of America's "most historic square mile." Best part? Much of it is free.Upvote8Downvote- Clementine MottolaJanuary 24, 2013Tom goes above & beyond his job. He needs a raise! He is the most helpful, sweet & sincere person here! He recalibrated both squish penny machines & made sure they were both working!Upvote7Downvote
- ISEPTAPHILLYApril 15, 2013Mix cobblestone streets with the high-speed Market-Frankford Line and what do you get? An easy trip to historic sites along side hip restaurants. Ride SEPTA to Independence Mall at 5th St Station! Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Make sure to strike a conversation with our concierge staff! They are here for you! They have info on restaurants, hotels, and anything else you may need to enjoy your time here in Philadelphia!Upvote4Downvote
Anthony O'ConnorAugust 10, 2012Catch the Old Barracks Fife and Drum Corps for a great performance and possibly a photo opp! The O'Connor twins are always a great time to chat with! www.barracks.orgUpvoteDownvote
JH H-DJanuary 14, 2020Get your tickets to the liberty bell and independence hall here! Come early or keep your fingers crossed for whatever times they have leftUpvoteDownvote
Nick SweetmanAugust 17, 2015Fantastic staff, information, and the best place to start for your historic trip in Philadelphia.UpvoteDownvote- アミン パーカーMarch 24, 2021Standing at the visitor center looking at my phone as the Liberty Bell Pavilion is set up behind me.
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Parnaz PMarch 13, 2021Kind staff and helpful. The gift shop is a good place to buy souvenirs from Philadelphia.UpvoteDownvote
The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 18, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Be sure to buy your PHLASH tickets from their Visitor Desk. You'll save $2.00 for an all-day individual pass and $1.00 for an all day family pass!UpvoteDownvote
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 5, 2011Pick up The GPS Ranger while you're at the Independence Visitor Center. It's a multimedia device that leads you on an informative walking tour of Independence National Historical Park. Read moreUpvote4Downvote- Philadelphia CVBJuly 9, 2010Start your trip at the Independence Visitor Center, on Market Street, right across from the Liberty Bell. It's your one-stop-shop for for all you need during your stay in the Philadelphia region. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Amaury JMarch 31, 2017Stop by here for help with planning your Philly trip! Everyone was nice and helpfulUpvoteDownvote
Jason LeeJuly 4, 2011Buy your tickets online ahead of time ($1.50) or go to the ticket booth the day of starting at 8:30am and get first come first serve free ticketsUpvoteDownvote
Katrina WoodMay 19, 2011I did not get to see Independence Hall on my first Philly visit, but I didn't know that it was undergoing some renovations. Also, it's somewhat helpful that the Visitor Center is open until 6 p.m.UpvoteDownvote- JH H-DJanuary 14, 2020Cancellation stamps are here, but no “national parks” section or merch in the gift shopUpvoteDownvote
Dawn BrunetApril 6, 2013If you're out and about around the area they have nice clean bathrooms and a family bathroom.UpvoteDownvote
Tim BradshawAugust 3, 2016You can not visit Philadelphia and not make this your first stop.UpvoteDownvote
Jake SmithDecember 12, 2011The cancellation station for all the area sites (for your National Park Passport) is at the front desk of this building.Upvote3Downvote
AubreyMay 12, 2013The bathroom sinks are very short. Almost like its a one way mirror with guys looking at cleavage on the other side.UpvoteDownvote- IrinaDecember 30, 2012Park here for independence hall and liberty bell. Get tickets too.UpvoteDownvote
- Clementine MottolaJanuary 24, 2013Zaierre (the tall black man) was helpful! I told him I was going to write this, haha!UpvoteDownvote
- Have a tourist ? Ask our virtual concierge @PHLVisitorCntr anytime. Welcome to our city!!Upvote1Downvote
- You can have Breakfast With Ben...Franklin, that is, at an all-you-can-eat breakfast 9 – 10:30 a.m. on most Saturday mornings. Read moreUpvote8Downvote
- Mural Arts ProgramJanuary 11, 2010Take a mural tour! Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday tours, April through November, via open-air trolley leaving from the Independence Visitor Center. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
If you are a connoisseur of such things, the movie "Independence" at the visitors center is among the worst visitor center videos ever made. An unintentionally hilarious 1970s cheesefest of arthouse pUpvote2Downvote
WDW Tour CompanySeptember 18, 2010Make sure to grab your tour tickets in advance and hit the restroom before you leave as there's no restrooms in the secure area.UpvoteDownvote- The mayor of Independence Visitor Center at noon on April 30, 2011 gets a shoutout from Mayor Michael Nutter on Twitter! Read moreUpvote3Downvote
Ethan McConnellSeptember 3, 2011Best uses of tax dollars around! Free learning & history!Upvote2Downvote
There are half price coupons for City tavern at information desk.UpvoteDownvote
Ren ManleyJuly 27, 2011Free WiFi, air conditioned, with the most high tech bathrooms in the areaUpvoteDownvote
Katie SAugust 4, 2010Have your wedding reception here - great location for out of town guests!UpvoteDownvote
Scott WhiteNovember 26, 2010Visiting the Liberty Bell is free and requires no ticket. It's just across the street.Upvote2Downvote
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Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St (at 6th St)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
The Independence Visitor Center is the official visitor center...(Show more)
Closed until 8:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
(800) 537-7676
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Yes (incl. MasterCard)
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- 8.2
"Very interesting museum about the American constitutional history. Visit if you are ever close to Philadelphia."
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"Great place to sit with a book - just south of Independence Hall on one of the benches under the amazing Sycamore trees."
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