Independence Hall Philadelphia PA

Independence Hall

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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the …

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Dec 23, 2024
Like many buildings approaching their 300th birthday, what we refer to now as Independence Hall has gone through many metamorphoses over the years. It started life as the Pennsylvania State House, w… Full review by midway42
Dec 16, 2024
The tour was brief, but good. You will not see the actual Declaration of Independence here, but you will see the room where it was signed. The ranger gave us a wonderful history of the period, which … Full review by LeeWorley
Nov 26, 2024
If you love American history, you can't do better than to visit Independence Hall where you can take a short park ranger led tour. As an added bonus you can also visit Congress Hall and Old City … Full review by teacher91
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By the late 1720s, Philadelphia was in need of a state house. The ground for its construction – on the south side of Chestnut Street, betwee…
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This is the spot where your freedom was born—the very building in which our founding fathers drafted and signed the Declaration of I…
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The red-bricked Georgian building in the midst of the 45-acre (18.2-hectare) Independence National Historical Park is one of the most rec…
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United …
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Located:520 Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Architect:William Strickland (steeple)
Architectural style:Georgian
Visitors:645,564 (in 2005)

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Is there an area of town that you'd recommend that has hotels and is near public transportation for easy access to …
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Is there an area of town that you'd recommend that has hotels and is near public transportation for easy access to Independence Hall? Or perhaps any parking garages or lots that have cheaper parking to catch a ride from...?
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Not really. It's pretty central. You can easily walk from a city centre hotel to it.
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Hi, how long does it take to line up and pass through the security screening before entering the Independence …
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Hi, how long does it take to line up and pass through the security screening before entering the Independence Hall? can I bring food and plastic water bottle inside the backpack? (( won't eat them during the tour, but want to know if we can bring food and water ), thanks.
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We arrived right at 10:00. There was no line. Later in the day, the line was longer and appeared to be longer than 15 minutes. We carried water bottles in with us. I assume food in …
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We arrived right at 10:00. There was no line. Later in the day, the line was longer and appeared to be longer than 15 minutes. We carried water bottles in with us. I assume food in backpack would also be okay.
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Answer by Mary G · Jul 25, 2022
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Where is the closest parking to independence hall?
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Robert gave you the straight stuff. There are several close. I personally used the Autopark at Olde City garage. Do not believe you will find any free parking close by. However …
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Robert gave you the straight stuff. There are several close. I personally used the Autopark at Olde City garage. Do not believe you will find any free parking close by. However there is a SEPTA station close if you park elsewhere and come in by public transportation. Also, city tour buses (double decker commercial), start and stop at Independence NHP, so if you want to see more of the city with a "hop on, hop off" tour, you can include your visit in that.
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Can you go into Independence Hall to see the Liberty Bell without participating in the tour? A couple of us just want …
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Can you go into Independence Hall to see the Liberty Bell without participating in the tour? A couple of us just want to see the bell without doing the tour because our son has autism and it's too hard for him to go on a tour. Thanks!
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Yes. You can go to the Liberty Bell at no cost, no tickets required. It’s separate so you can see it solo.
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When are the least busy dates to visit Eastern State Penitentiary?
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I suggest during the morning of working days, starting from November. Less crowded.
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