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The Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your visit to the Philadelphia region.

Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia (the downtown Historic District), the Independence Visitor Center is a great jumping off point from which you can set out to explore the region. The Visitor Center is just a stone’s throw from some of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions, including the new Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center.

Inside, you can purchase tickets to the areas top attractions without standing in line. You can have a "mini" history lesson to refresh your memory before you take a stroll along Independence Mall. You can make hotel or dinner reservations and grab a cup of coffee and a light snack.

You’ll get a FREE comprehensive orientation to the culture, history, shopping and dining options available throughout the Greater Philadelphia region in an environment that is welcoming and convenient. After stopping at the Independence Visitor Center, you will know where to go, what to see and how to get there.
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COME PREPARED
DON'T MISS
EVENTS
Trolley and Big Bus Tours
Through Friday, January 1, 2010
Breakfast with Ben
Through Saturday, December 27
Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia
Through Friday, October 31
Mural Tour by Trolley
Through Sunday, November 30
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Through Sunday, November 30
Historic Walking Tours of Philadelphia's Old City
Through Sunday, August 31
Music on the Mall
Through Thursday, August 28
GPS Ranger Tour
Through Tuesday, August 18, 2009
CONTACT INFO
6th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(800) 537-7676
http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/
Neighborhood: Historic District
 
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Ride the Ducks 0.01 mi
"Philadelphia in the Movies" Tour 0.01 mi
Quest for Freedom: Independence Visitor Center 0.03 mi
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia 0.03 mi
City Food Tours 0.03 mi
NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Historic District :: Philadelphia 0.19 mi
Omni Hotel at Independence Park 0.20 mi
Best Western Independence Park 0.30 mi
Morris House Hotel 0.34 mi
Penn's View Hotel 0.42 mi
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