Welcome to the Independence Visitor Center.
The first site to see before you see the sites.

Whether you’re creating a detailed itinerary or just exploring as you go, the Independence Visitor Center helps you make the most of your visit to Philadelphia and The Countryside.

Before your trip, we’ll help you plan. Where to stay. Where to eat. Where to shop. How to get tickets for hot spots and historic sites. Once you’re here, consider the Independence Visitor Center your first stop for the Philadelphia region’s best event, touring, and lodging information. You’ll also find maps, schedules of attractions, great places to eat and free wireless internet, so you can really plug in to what the area has to offer. And when your visit is done, stop in our Independence Store for souvenirs to share with friends back home.

We’re open seven days a week, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm through the winter season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day we are open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm. During the months of April, May, and September we remain open until 6:00 pm. During the Independence Day Holiday (July 2 - 5) the Independence Visitor Center will remain open until 8:00 pm.

There's so much to see and do at the Independence Visitor Center

Celebrate Independence Weekend in America's Birthplace! 

Why not celebrate America’s most patriotic of weekends in the very place our nation was born? Located right in the heart of Independence Mall, the Independence Visitor Center is the Fourth of July central, presenting a weekend full of FREE events in celebration of America’s birthday. More

Planning to attend the POPS! on Independence Concert?

Get your boxed picnic meal today!

Enjoy the sights and sounds on Independence Mall while savoring the tastes of summer.

GPS Ranger Tour:

Experience historic Philadelphia like never before! Learn about the history, stories and significance behind some of the nation’s most treasured landmarks with the GPS Ranger and Ben Franklin as your guide! More

Dine with Benjamin Franklin, Every Saturday!

An all-you-can-eat breakfast feast and interactive discussion with one of our nation’s most influential founding fathers! Every Saturday from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the Independence Ballroom! More

Music on the Mall is back for 2009! 

The sweet sounds of music will fill Independence Mall this summer with the return of “Music on the Mall,” presented by the Independence Visitor Center and sponsored by Where Philadelphia. Philadelphia visitors and residents alike can experience this free monthly summer concert series. More

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