Independence Visitor Center

2 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! :)

You could easily spend a few days browsing Independence Mall , part of America's "most historic square mile." Best part? Much of it is free.

Tom 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!

Mix 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 more

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!

Catch 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.org

Get your tickets to the liberty bell and independence hall here! Come early or keep your fingers crossed for whatever times they have left

Fantastic staff , information, and the best place to start for your historic trip in Philadelphia.

Standing at the visitor center looking at my phone as the Liberty Bell Pavilion is set up behind me.

Kind staff and helpful. The gift shop is a good place to buy souvenirs from Philadelphia.

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 more

Pick 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 more

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!

Start 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 more

Buy 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 tickets

Stop by here for help with planning your Philly trip! Everyone was nice and helpful

Stop by the gift shop . So many cute things to buy and send home.

I 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.

If you're out and about around the area they have nice clean bathrooms and a family bathroom .

Cancellation stamps are here, but no “national parks ” section or merch in the gift shop

Great information site for all of Philadelphia sites.

Excellent place to see the history of USA...

History period!!!...!!!! Philly yo????????????????

Starbucks coffee and snacks in the back!

You can not visit Philadelphia and not make this your first stop.

Worth a visit. Parking is usually not bad, either.

The cancellation station for all the area sites (for your National Park Passport) is at the front desk of this building.

The bathroom sinks are very short . Almost like its a one way mirror with guys looking at cleavage on the other side.

Zaierre (the tall black man) was helpful! I told him I was going to write this, haha!

Park here for independence hall and liberty bell . Get tickets too.

Have a tourist ? Ask our virtual concierge @PHLVisitorCntr anytime. Welcome to our city !!

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 more

This is the only place to get free, timed Independence Hall tickets. Go on and ask, they’re friendly here! Read more

You can charge your phone!

Take a mural tour ! Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday tours , April through November, via open-air trolley leaving from the Independence Visitor Center. Read more

Make sure to grab your tour tickets in advance and hit the restroom before you leave as there's no restrooms in the secure area.

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 p

The ballroom is great for events .

The mayor of Independence Visitor Center at noon on April 30, 2011 gets a shoutout from Mayor Michael Nutter on Twitter! Read more

Front & back of penny :)

Best uses of tax dollars around! Free learning & history!

Help with tickets for the Liberty Bell .

TIP: GET TICKETS ON LINE AHEAD OF TIMS

There are half price coupons for City tavern at information desk.

Free WiFi , air conditioned , with the most high tech bathrooms in the area

10% military discount at both stores

Have your wedding reception here - great location for out of town guests!

Visiting the Liberty Bell is free and requires no ticket. It's just across the street.

Stop and grab a Dr. Physick!

Best public restroom in the city .