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 Visitor Center home base. You’ll 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 for souvenirs to share with friends back home.
We’re open seven days a week, currently from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm. In September, we are open from 8:30 am to 6 pm. From October through February, we are open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. From Memorial Day to Labor Day we are open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.
There's so much to see and do at the Center!
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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
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Music on the Mall: Free summer concert series every Thursday* this summer from 5 pm to 7 pm. Come out to the Center’s lawn and hear classic tunes from local live artists, bands and multicultural entertainers who will perform a variety of genres such as oldies, jazz, blues, Motown, American classic, soft rock and reggae. The series includes performances by: The Phyllies Intruders; Cody Wise; The Bluenotes; and Darly Davis. Click here for flyer, or here for a list of performances.
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Beat the Heat! Congratulations to our contest winners, who submitted their favorite way to beat the heat! Click here for winning submissions!
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Art at the Center: This special exhibit is in conjunction with Fleisher Art Memorial. Click here.
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President's House Photo Exhibit Click here.
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Have Breakfast with Ben
Every Saturday at the Independence Visitor Center!
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