Experts' Choice Award Independence Hall
What the experts agree on
The "Birthplace of the United States," where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were adopted. Georgian interior remains largely original, and experts say it's genuinely moving to visit.
“Home of the first gay rights protests in 1965! Also signing of Constitution, et al.”
– Not For Tourists
Fodor's "The birthplace of the United States, this redbrick building with its clock tower and steeple is one of the nation's greatest icons." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Independence Hall is the 'birthplace of American government,' where delegates from the 13 colonies met to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in the hall, which also saw the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and the ratification of the US Constitution in 1787." Full review
Afar Magazine "The most cynical among us can't help but be moved once inside." Full review
National Geographic "In the sweltering summer of 1787, delegates kept the windows shut to keep their debate secret...the Georgian-style interior is much the same, down to George Washington’s “rising sun” chair." Full review
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Security is even tighter now, and visitors need timed tickets to enter.
Where " Independence Hall became famous as the “Birthplace of the United States” after the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was drafted here." Full review
Time Out "This is the spot where your freedom was born—the very building in which our founding fathers drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Join a free guided..." Full review
Frommer's "Even if you knew nothing about Independence Hall, you could guess that noble and important events took place here." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "If it's the Revolutionary era you've come for, head straight to the Old City, lined with landmarks including Independence Hall (timed-entry tickets required)"
An Insider’s Travel Guide to Philadelphia
October 21, 2021
"Visit the bell, Independence Hall (free timed tickets, March through December), Congress Hall, the Benjamin Franklin Museum and the Bishop White House"
