Independence Hall, at 520 Chestnut Street in Independence National Historical Park, is the building the National Park Service describes as the room where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed; the park notes it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entry is through a security screening area on the south side of the hall, reached by stairs or a ramp on 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut, and open containers of food or drink are not allowed through. The NPS lists an open house from 9 am to 10:30 am with no tickets, then tours every 20 minutes from 10:40 am to 4 pm that need tickets reserved on Recreation.gov; the tickets are free, with a $1.00* per-ticket handling fee, and the NPS advises arriving 30 minutes before the tour time. The Liberty Bell Center nearby is listed as free, open daily 9 am to 5 pm, with no tickets required.
*Fees subject to change, please check nps.gov for updated information.
Been here a while
Long-standing places to eat near Independence Hall, in the town named beside each rather than at the stop itself. All were still trading when we last checked. Names link to their sources.
- 1930John's Roast PorkPhiladelphia, PASouth Philadelphia roast pork sandwich shop; James Beard America's Classic 2006
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Independence Hall, not drive time.
- Philadelphia International (PHL) — 7 miles
- Northeast Philadelphia (PNE) — 12 miles
- Trenton Mercer (TTN) — 29 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked operating status, opening hours, fees and reservations on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with nps.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 6 claims, 6 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Hall is on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets (GPS address 520 Chestnut Street). Entrance is through a security screening area on the south side, reached by stairs or ramp on 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut. No open containers of food or drink through screening. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Visiting Independence Hall | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Independence Hall: 9 am-10:30 am open house (no tickets required); 10:40 am-4 pm tours every 20 minutes (tickets required); 4:20 pm expanded tour (tickets required, not wheelchair accessible). Security screening closes at least 15 minutes before the building closes. Page last updated September 28, 2026. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Independence NHP hours and seasons | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Tickets to Independence Hall are free; the administrative fee is $1.00 per ticket, reserved on Recreation.gov or by phone (1-877-444-6777, 10 am to 12 midnight). Tickets may be reserved up to 30 days in advance, up to 10 per account; next-day tickets are released at 5 pm the day before. Arrive 30 minutes before the tour time for screening. No refunds. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Independence Hall tickets | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Tour tickets are reserved through Recreation.gov up to 30 days in advance; next-day tickets are released at 5 pm the day before; no refunds under any circumstances. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Independence Hall ticket reservations | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Liberty Bell Center, 526 Market Street: open daily 9 am-5 pm; admission is free; no tickets required; entry follows security screening. No public restrooms in the building. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Visiting the Liberty Bell Center | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| The park preserves 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. (checked 2026-10-14) | National Park Service: Independence National Historical Park | Checked |