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Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA
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Independence Hall

Independence Hall is a sightseeing stop in Philadelphia, PA, part of the Philadelphia guide. Cost: free. Open year-round.

520 Chestnut St · Philadelphia, PA

Why you should go…

This is the actual room where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and signed, and standing in it never stops giving goosebumps. Ranger-led tours bring the summer of 1776 vividly to life, and the UNESCO World Heritage building anchors a whole park of Revolutionary landmarks. Timed tickets are free, grab them early in the day.

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