Experts' Choice Award Liberty Bell Center
What the experts agree on
Housed in a striking glass pavilion on Independence Mall, the cracked Liberty Bell remains America's iconic freedom symbol—a quick but essential stop, with views of Independence Hall and rich historical lore.
“The only reason anyone ever visits us.”
– Not For Tourists
Lonely Planet "Philadelphia's top tourist attraction, the Liberty Bell was commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Charter of Privileges." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Liberty Bell is exhibited at Independence National Historic Park inside Liberty Bell Center." Full review
Fodor's "The Liberty Bell is the subject of much legend; one story says it cracked when tolled at the funeral of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835. Actually, the bell cracked slowly over a period of years." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Liberty Bell, long associated with the American Revolution, actually pre-dates the Revolution." Full review
National Geographic "An inside view of the famous bell, complete with X-rays of the legendary crack...dramatic glass enclosure with views of Independence Hall" Full review
Where "The 2,080-pound bell with its famous crack rang on July 8, 1776 to announce the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Housed in a glass-fronted pavilion on Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell hung in the State House belfry for almost 100 years. Today it is a national symbol of freedom." Full review
Lonely Planet "
George Washington lived here twice making this the oldest presidential residence in the US. " Full review
Time Out "The Liberty Bell—a revered symbol of American independence—is one of the most-visited and photographed sites in Philadelphia." Full review
Frommer's "The bell resides in a 13,000-square-foot, $12.9-million modern glass gazebo, 235 feet long and 50 feet wide...The Liberty Bell, America's symbol of freedom and independence" Full review
+1 215-965-2305
6th Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
