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Independence Visitor Center

Independence Visitor Center

In addition to maps, brochures, information kiosks and tickets, the Independence Visitor Center boasts a multilingual concierge staff, indoor and outdoor cafes, Breakfast with Ben every Saturday morning, GPS Ranger tours, interactive kiosks, free WiFi and two gift shops. Located at 6th and Market Streets, the center also offers free...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, Museums & Attractions

Independence Visitor Center

Independence Visitor Center

An Independence Visitor Center concierge helps a visitor plan her trip to Independence National Historical Park, the city and the region. In addition to maps, brochures, information kiosks and tickets, the Independence Visitor Center boasts a knowledgeable, multilingual staff that help tourists design the perfect itinerary for their trips to...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, Museums & Attractions

Independence Visitor Center

Independence Visitor Center

An Independence Visitor Center staff member is ready to help visitors plan their trips to Independence National Historical Park, the city and the region. In addition to maps, brochures, information kiosks and tickets, the Independence Visitor Center boasts a knowledgeable, multilingual staff who help tourists design the perfect itinerary for...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, Museums & Attractions

Independence Visitor Center

Independence Visitor Center

An Independence Visitor Center concierge helps a visitor plan her trip to Independence National Historical Park, the city and the region. In addition to maps, brochures, information kiosks and tickets, the Independence Visitor Center boasts a knowledgeable, multilingual staff who help tourists design the perfect itinerary for their trips to...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, Museums & Attractions

Music on the Mall

Music on the Mall

Occurring on the first Thursday of the month from June through September, Music on the Mall comprises history, music and fun. Friends and families pack a picnic and a blanket and grab a piece of lawn or chair outside the Independence Visitor Center, right in the heart of Historic Philadelphia,...

Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Tags: Events, Historic Philadelphia, Music, Summer

Independence Hall

Independence Hall

Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States of America, is one of only 20 World Heritage sites in the country. Throughout its history, Independence Hall was the site of city, state and federal government; a courthouse; and, during the 19th century, a dog pound (in the basement)....

Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, History, Icons, Museums & Attractions

Independence Hall

Independence Hall

Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States of America, is one of only 20 World Heritage sites in the country. It is here that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776; the Articles of Confederation, uniting the 13 colonies, were ratified in 1781; and the U.S. Constitution, outlining...

Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Tags: Historic Philadelphia, History, Icons, Museums & Attractions

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center

The world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution, the National Constitution Center puts into historical context the most famous four pages ever written through multimedia exhibitions, sculpture, film, artifacts and interactive displays. In Signers’ Hall, visitors walk among the life-sized statues of the 39 signers of the Constitution—and they...

Credit: Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC

Tags: Family-friendly, Historic Philadelphia, History, Museums & Attractions

Flag Festival

Flag Festival

In June, the Betsy Ross House honors all things Old Glory with the Flag Festival, a Victorian-style street fair along Arch Street, complete with games, prizes, a penny candy booth and entertainment in the house’s courtyard....

Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Tags: Events, Family-friendly, Historic Philadelphia, History, Museums & Attractions