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Independence National Historical Park PA

Lat, Long: 39.94746112, -75.14794157

Designation: National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Weather:

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.

Directions:

Independence National Historical Park is located in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. The park is also easily accessible by public transportation, including SEPTA and PATCO mass transit routes. Whether you choose driving, the bus or the train, we recommend that you start your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. See the park's website for specific directions.

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Address/Contact:

599 Market Street

Philadelphia, US, 19106

Phone: 215-965-2305

Email: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Color photo of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in the background.A color photo of the Independence Visitor Center showing a brick building with tall windows.Color photo of Independence Hall as seen from the north side of Chestnut Street.A color photo of the Assembly Room showing 18th century chairs and green, cloth covered tablesA color photo of the exterior of the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Franklin Court.A color photo of a printing press in the Franklin Court Printing Office.The exterior of the Second Bank of the United States showing a marble building with eight columns.