Truly a remarkable site, well kept and maintained. My only disappointment was all the security, besides the National Park Service (who a remarkable job I might add) a private or local security firm was there. Screening was done at the entrance to the park, carry little as possible. As you have to empty all your items from your pockets and go thru a metal detector. Having all this security takes away from the beauty of the area were Freedom began.

A very interesting and fun place to visit and to take the kids. I was really impressed. What a great piece of Amercan history

I love history. I love the independence mall area but this was my first time back since Covid. The process to get in was fairly simple and spaced out well. The surreal part for me was how the lawns and parks were empty. You basically could get photos of Independence Hall without a bunch of people in front. Wow!

The perfect place to relax and take in the historical views. Clean, safe, and occasionally full of small critters enjoying themselves as well. Benches and shade are available. Highly recommend spending some time here.

Known as the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park (INHP) sits on the site where many of the seminal events that formed the fledgling nation took place, as it eventually gained its footing as a global leader of democratic ideals.The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Benjamin Franklin Museum and the Independence Visitor Center are just some of the highlights that make up Independence National Historical Park — most of which are free for visitors to explore.

A beautiful historic building with nice small park in the heart of Philly.

Youre either born in this country or you came here either way time to find out what makes this place so great and the only way to find that out is to visit the places that made this country so great so grab your stuff plan a trip and go check out the most historical places you can get to... before the powers-that-be erase these historical events and Documents that prove on how this great nation was forged.....Now Mount Up & Roll Out!

This is a must do if youre in Philly this touch me so much because history was made that changed the whole world in this place period it is completely free they do tours and pretty great guys that have really good stories about the building period and the best part is almost all of it is preserved as it was its like stepping through portal in time definitely my favorite thing that I did in Philly

Beautiful scenery! Very friendly and informative staff.

Nothing much to say about history. I didnt go inside. The liberty bell is directly across the street.

A piece of American history in the middle ofa modern city as if it is frozen in time. The declaration of independence was signed on this very soil, which makes this a unique monument to our American history.Covid 19 has changed some of the hours and you cannot go inside right now.

As with the liberty Bell exhibit entry is free but security is tight. The staff here are polite and professional. There is an informative tour and the rangers are happy to answer any questions. It was great to see where our great country was born.PS. Be very careful crossing the street between the liberty Bell and Independence hall the road is high speed and traffic doesnt stop. Cross at the crosswalks for your own safety.

Jubilee 2020 - Worship & Praise to our Lord. Remembering those who died on 9/11 and praying for our Nation.

I have seen this before, but I took my daughter this time. At 17 years old she had a ton of questions about the signing even after viewing everything. More info might be useful.

Wonderful area to walk around! Definitely a place to go if on a business trip and 20 mins away from Philly! The second bank of the US is a cool place too. And just all the buildings in the couple blocks radius including lady liberty, is a must see if you have a free afternoon. Lovely marble floors and buildings, somewhat overwhelming to look at. So much history, you can feel it. Lots to look at and talk about. Go check out the Second Bank of the US. Its free!

Great! Love these weekend trips to see and learn all about this country and its history!I urge you to get up and get out!This place didnt disappoint so keep it on ur to do list.

Today, Thursday, August 6, 2020 was my first visit to Independence National Historical Park. It was very relaxing to sit on a nice sturdy bench, and enjoy being in, or near, Nature. Also, because of the size of the park, and the fact that there are other benches in the park, there were plenty of opportunities for social distancing. I had walked from the South Street/Fishtown area of Philadelphia and it was nice to have a respite before heading back to my hotel. I love the relaxing energy of the park, too, and began to lose track of how many times I nodded off. When I return to Philadelphia, I look forward to spending time in this park again.

Amazing experience. It is a beautiful experience to walk through the builiding and know better the history. There are inumerous items from old time. It is very educational, you better be open to learn and feel the history. It makes the learning process much more especial. They have a great staff and are very helpfull. The common area and equipment are in great conditions. It is a very nice place. It is a great opportunity to go with your family and/or friends. Very well located, there are many signs to help you to find the builiding. Choose days out of great crowds so you can enjoy it better. There are buses stop close to the place and where to park around the quarter too.

This is where they wrote the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and reeks of history. The amazing people who have been in these rooms, boggles the mind. If you like American history, you must come here, and see it for yourself. My 9yr boys enjoyed it too, but then the also are into Hamilton.

The park is in the middle of the city. as you walk along the river rock and cobblestone roads you may hear the sound of horse and carriage (clop clop clop) coming up behind you and as you turn to see the horse and carriage you may feel as though you have been transported back to early colonial times.

History on display. This park allows you to step back in history to the days our founding fathers walked the streets of Philadelphia. As you are surrounded by the city you are able to step into buildings that are over 250 years old.It is humbling to imagine that our country was developed in the these rooms and one can stand only feet from where the constitution was signed.Well worth the visit.

What an amazing historical place to visit. Great tour guides, close bathrooms, just be aware line times are so long - 45 min+

The history here is palpable. The Rangers give lots of detailed information. Just wish the tour was a little longer.

I always wanted to visit this place since I watched national treasure movie. Sadly, it was a busy day and we couldnt get it. But liberty bell is nice.

(United Kingdom visitor)The the park rangers were extremely helpful friendly and the environment is absolutely beautiful.Honestly it is worth going.So go enjoy Philadelphia history.

Birthplace of american freedom. a must visit. the entire area rich in history

Great way to spend time learning about history

A nice serene place..good to learn about historical significance. Great if take a guide to get details.reside in city center heart. Surrounded by several other beautiful spots to walk around.

Once COVID is over itll be 5 stars, but at least we saw the outside, & the surrounding park was beautiful. Also, it was easy to walk there, & we saw lots of other historic buildings along the way.

One of the best tourist destinations in the city. Worth the parking hassle.

Came to the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival over the weekend, and it was our first time attending. I thought it was absolutely beautiful and a lot of fun. GREAT for photo taking, and just a great time to be outside and experience something new. I heard all lanterns are handcrafted, and with all the detail that goes into them, it made me appreciate the festival more. It was $20/adult for weekend entrance. For the size of the festival, you can spend less than an hour in there, if you’re only there for the lanterns. But there are performances from local Chinese dancers and options for food and drinks. I feel the $20 definitely counts for the quality of the craftsmanship, and not necessarily for the size of the festival. I would def come back and visit again.

Very clean well organized a great piece of history. Not a long wait.

Its amazing to stand in the same place where the Declaration of Independence was drafted. Its also amazing to walk on the same floor as the founding fathers. The tour is free.... couldnt believe that.... wow! Well wilorth the time.

Went to see liberty bell, well thought it was outside but unfortunately they moved the bell inside, so the line was outrageous, next time! But I did see where the original bell stood, just a big empty hole in the ground. Kinda cool!

Pretty cool. They were working on the grounds so not perfect but still great!

A must visit place if you are going to Philadelphia. Very much educational. However, you have to book tickets a bit early for the independence hall. We werent able to visit that because we couldnt get tickets on time. Friendly staff and always willing to explain details.

So beautiful. If you know history, you can just picture our founding fathers there.

I loved the history at this museum. The staff was very friendly and informative.

We took the Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia with our guide John. 90 minutes hitting the sights and got just as much knowledge and history that my husband could handle for the day and didnt have to wait in any lines. Highly recommend it and our guide and much, much more knowledge if we had asked.

I feel embarrassed that Ive lived in Philadelphia for 43 years and havent visited this part of the city as a tourist since I was in grade school. Find parking or take SEPTA and check out the Liberty Bell, The Betsy Ross house and Ben Franklins grave site all on foot and all close together.

I love it here. They did a really good job transporting the viewer back to the late 1700s. Its really well-kept, clean, interesting and a good place to learn history for little to no cost.

Great place n good history...its great that philadelphia has so much history here and people dont even know it when they lived here for there whole lives...

Nice view of the building. sucks that most of its closed but still fun to walk around and see all the old buildings.

I love coming here, knowing it is the birth place of America. Lots of history at this place

Cant really chill here with everything going on right now... Tons of protesters, heavy police presence etc.Otherwise, beautiful spot. You can eat, sit, smoke, set up a picnic, bring your dog, etc.

Independence hall, the cradle of our nations values, is a beautiful, heartwarming visit. Covid has it blocked off and the park service staff are stained, especially over the Independence day weekend.

Beautiful gardens and many historical sights and museums! A lot to see outside and inside, and almost everything is within walking distance. Many places are free to get in. However, some things (museums mostly) you have to pay to get in. Roads are small and driving in the area is a little hectic, you can pay to park ($$$) and walk around.

I enjoy this place because of all the historical events that happen in this city (Philadelphia) plus meeting all tourits that comes here

This is where America started! Even amongst the high rise buildings and contemporary living surrounding Independence Hall, its still an area well preserved. Make sure you get tickets or go off peak hours to lower your wait time. If you bleed red, white and blue then you will find this Star-Spangled Awesome.

What a fabulous experience. Absolutely must see if you are near the area. Exceptional park rangers who connect and share stories of US history. Would be great if it were required for all to experience as you can feel the history being made. Im a national park pass holder but I visited on a night where they have free tours, it was worth the extra 30 minute wait.

Great historic site, well worth a visit to see where history was made. Have to queue at security to get in though but it moves fast. Free tours every 20 mins

An absolute must visit when in Philly. Historic site and totally worth the wait even with the covid crowds

Beautiful gardens, free stories about the revolutionary period, and a lot of great history. It was a wonderful place to stop and catch your breath and feel like you were in a piece of history. Very cool.

There was a delightful ranger (or someone in uniform) who was able to tell us exactly where to go and what sites were available. What a beautiful city!

Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! Not very busy now due to COVID.

Beautiful park. Good spot for photos too

Great musem! Love all the artifacts. Time well spent.

You have seen photos of this building over and over. But, until you actually stand in front of it and the take in the history that surrounds it, it is impossible to completely fathom its splendor. This is a must-see place in Philadelphia. Learn about how the Declaration of Independence came about and how it connects to the US Constitution. The politics and how the different Representatives approached the the drafting of these documents is fascinating.

Learned a lot. There is a line to get in. It is self guided. People are nice when it comes to taking a few pictures and moving on for others.

Amazing amount of consequential history in such a small and walkable area!

Greatest piece of history, loved the architecture, everything cost money, parking, tours and it got pricey but I wouldnt of missed it.

A great museum that helps you learn and understand the hard work, toil and perils of building a new democratic nation.The museum also helps one reflect on the work that is actually still in progress, and the continued work of striving for the goals of democracy.Thank you.

Visiting the Independence National Historical Park was an incredible experience. I think that every American owes it to themselves to visit this Park at least once in their lifetime. There are many parking lots in the area but they are all pay to park and can be a little difficult to find due to the multitude of one way streets in the area. Please dont let that discourage you, if you plan accordingly and go before lunch time, you can manage and navigate the area quite easily. This park is right in the middle of Philadelphia, once parked, you can walk to just about anywhere. There are shops, museums, walking tours, biking tours, bus tours, restaurants and plenty of other places to visit. Many of the monuments and museums are free to get into and explore. The Liberty Bell exhibit can fill up pretty quickly so I would advise that you see that first. We did not know this so we had to see the liberty bell from the outside as we did not have much time left in the area. I highly recommend visiting this place at least once, the tour guides are informative and the people are easy to talk to if you get confused or lost.

The place where the U.S (and arguably the modern constitutional governance system used globally) was born! A must see when in Phily.

Awesome place to visit and learn a lot about the history that surrounds that place.

The US began here. Enough said. Talk about history. Unfortunately it poured rain when we visited so we were not able to fully enjoy. We were able to go see the liberty bell though, which was really cool.

A fun place to see landmarks and learn history about the birth and founding of our nation. Free to the public, and wont take up your whole day if you just want to walk through. A must see if you visit Philly!

Those who love history, must visit this place.Independence Hall and the other sites that comprise Independence National Historical Park (lNHP) are among the most historically significant buildings in America. For many years the City of Philadelphia sought to preserve these buildings and create a National Museum to collect and display furnishings, relics, and portraits .from The revolutionary period. Neat and clean, well-maintained Tourist destination. The great liberty bell is worth visiting.

The lines are mad long. There is a viewing window you can see it out of, dont wait in line.

Very cool. The park is surrounded by museums related to the revolutionary war.

Beautiful park. You really feel privileged to walk the same streets as our founding fathers.

Our tour guide was Sarah. I would recommend taking this tour above all else in the area because the information is clear and vivid in just a short 25 minute tour. It was fascinating to see the different rooms and hear about the stories from back in the 1700s. If you have an opportunity, this is a must-do! (And, it is FREE!)

To make history, one must understand the history of our forefathers.

Who doesnt love history. To see the birthplace of our nation was awesome.

Packed full of history and possibly vital to understanding why America is the way it is.Really impressive that they have opted to keep the area open and encourage people to visit, it would have been easy to ramp up security and make it inaccessible.Visit the hall where the constitution (and other key documents were signed), make sure you book in advance to tour the buildings.

Very cool, historical location which is very informative and well kept.

This is a must see on you visit to Philadelphia. See where our forefathers met and signed the declaration of independence. You have to get the free pass at the Independence Visitors center across the street from the liberty bell. Get there early 8am to ensure you get a free pass. First come first serve. you must go thru a security check as most of the historical places in Philadelphia so travel light.

Independence National Park, houses both Independence Hall and Congress Hall as well as the Liberty Bell and many other historic landmarks. The building was built in 1732 and was intended to be the Pennsylvania state House. In May 1775 the Second Continental Congress met here as tensions rose between the British Colonies and the Britain. The Battles of Lexington and Concord had been fought on April 19, 1775. The Second Continental Congress would take on the role of the National Government during the outset of the Revolutionary War. In the early days they created the Continental Army, naming George Washington as it leader, wrote and offered the Olive Branch Petition, and signing the Declaration of Independence. In 1781 the Articles of Confederation were adopted and it was here at Independence Hall that the new Congress met.After the end of the War, it became obvious that the Articles of Confederation was not working. So a Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia at Independence Hall. It was here that the founders struggled to create a system of government that would bind 13 wildly independent colonies into a unified country. The result was the Constitution of The United States of America, which was signed in Independence Hall on September 17, 1789. The Newly formed Congress would meet right next door from Independence Hall in Congress Hall from 1790-1800. It was here that James Madison would right and present to Congress the Bill of Rights.How so much history could be packed into this small area is stunning, it should be a goal of all patriots and historians to visit Independence Hall at least once. The visitor center is located just north of Independence Hall. It is here that you can get the free tour tickets, and see the Liberty Bell. Get there early as the tours fill up quickly. The Rangers are knowledgeable, I would especially like to call out to Ranger Blanco, who did an excellent job explaining the history of the buildings. In addition to Independence Hall there are many other attraction in the area that you should see, like the grave site of Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross house and others.

This was a bucket place to visit. Im glad we had the opportunity to see and learn more of the history of this building. Very cool.

Due to Covid-19 the wait outside for the tour was about an hour. You only get to see two rooms in the entire building and both are across from each other the moment you enter. The history is there but I found it quite underwhelming.

Sights are beautiful.

It was well maintained and the ranger providing the tour was amusing and educational.I advise you pay the $1 per ticket to order them for the day and time you want ahead of time! Then make sure you are there by the time the say or they WILL release that ticket.

It was very inspiring to be in the room where so many people risked their lives to declare our independence. The tour was very well done. Unfortunately is is very structured and you only get to see 2 rooms. The tour takes about 20 minutes.

Great historical place. Trip needed at least once in everyones life

Really nice customer serviceReally learned a lotI think we got here late so they did not think about social distance in the end.

Enjoyed visiting Philadelphia and stopping by to see the liberty bell.

Independence National Historical Park is a United States National Park in Philadelphia that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nations founding history. Administered by the National Park Service, the 55-acre (22 ha)[1] park comprises much of Philadelphias most-visited historic district. The park has been nicknamed Americas most historic square mile[3][4][5] because of its abundance of historic landmarks, and the park sites are located within the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods of Philadelphia.The centerpiece of the park[6] is Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted in the late 18th century. Independence Hall was the principal meetinghouse of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.[7]Across the street from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, is displayed in the Liberty Bell Center. The park contains other historic buildings, such as the First Bank of the United States, the first bank chartered by the United States Congress, and the Second Bank of the United States, which had its charter renewal vetoed by President Andrew Jackson as part of the Bank War. Carpenters Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress, is located on Park property as well, however the building is privately owned and operated. It also contains City Tavern, a recreated colonial tavern, which was the favorite of the delegates, and John Adams felt was the finest tavern in all America.[8][9]Most of the parks historic structures are located in the vicinity of the four landscaped blocks between Chestnut, Walnut, 2nd, and 6th streets. The park also contains Franklin Court, the site of a museum dedicated to Benjamin Franklin and the United States Postal Service Museum. An additional three blocks directly north of Independence Hall, collectively known as Independence Mall, contain the Liberty Bell Center, National Constitution Center, Independence Visitor Center, and the former site of the Presidents House. The park also contains other historical artifacts, such as the Syng inkstand which was used during the signings of both the Declaration and the Constitution.

I love history. Id like to visit again when I have more time.

Seeing the assembly room where this country first started was fantastic. During covid I was disappointed with how long it took and the limited spaces allowed to see but Ill definitely be back

Many great sights here at the birthplace of American Democracy with the first congress buildings and the liberty bell. The staff offer free tours explaining the events surrounding the the important places and how they were pivotal in creation of the Republic and also how there was opposition to creation of the Republic. Freedom for slaves is also covered. Its an interesting history well worth visiting.

Amazing! An excellent place to spend an hour or two walking around. Tickets are required to go inside of Independence Hall, but everybody is free to walk around the perimeter. Theres a great view of the Liberty Bell from outside of the museum as well. If youre in Philadelphia dont miss these few square miles of American history. Fantastic experience.

Beautiful landscaping and brick work. They have signs for social distancing, as well as lots of trash/recycling bins.

Fun to visit and very informative. Going on the tour and being able to stand inside the very room where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed is incredible.

Best thing I can say is this gives you information about history of certain things like Independence I guess because history isnt really portrayed accurately on television sometimes so its nice to get out and go see it in real life that way you think shell like you may be lived in a little bit you cant camp out on the front lawn here not that you would want to if I lived around here then I would live around here anyway.

Wonderful location. Beautiful place with much to do at near free. Enjoy!

U cant finish this in a day. Amazing place

Between seeing the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Revolutionary War Museum, and so many other must see places its amazing there is so much history in one place. Make sure to take a while day to really take in all of what this area has to offer!

This is the place where the new nations history begins. Must seen place in Philly. What interesting is how locals pronounce water: wood-er))

The offer was beautiful with plenty of foliage and shade! Plenty of statues and plaques to look at/read about our history!I was lucky enough to be visiting memorial day weekend when they had a marching band playing out front of the tomb of the unknown soldier, and paying their respects.Im not sure if they have it all the time.

This place has some amazing facts...check it out