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, 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 in October. 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. During the month of September we remain open until 6:00 pm.

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

	What better way to celebrate the Holidays? Come to the Independence Visitor Center this holiday season. Learn about all the wonderful things to do in Philadelphia - and while you're here - make your reservation to dine with one of our nation's most famous founding fathers, Ben Franklin himself! More
	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
	Holiday Season at Independence Visitor Center: The holiday season has once again arrived in the Philadelphia region, and Independence Visitor Center wants you to Start at the Center! Visitors and locals alike can gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience holiday fun at the heart of IndependTence Mall. More