Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, Independence National Historical Park tells the story of America’s founding. A popular destination among history buffs, families, and first-time visitors to the city—and considered a Philadelphia must—the park welcomes more than 4 million visitors each year. Highlights include: Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed; the Liberty Bell Center; the Benjamin Franklin Museum; the National Constitution Center; Congress Hall (where Congress met for 10 years); and much more.
Independence National Historical Park is among Philadelphia’s top tourist destinations, and as such features on numerous tour itineraries, including history-themed walking tours, hop-on hop-off bus tours, driving excursions, pub crawls, and more. It’s also possible to explore the landmark independently.