Independence National Historical Park

User Reviews of Independence National Historical Park

Yelp.com Review - by Tim B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is an excellent park to visit if you find yourself in the greater Philadelphia area. This historic park is home to the Liberty Bell Center, Congress Hall, Independence Hall, the National...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Everett R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I guess I can't not be a fan of independence hall - might get flagged by some gov't agency. Read the review below for instructions on how to get the free tickets before going over there. Make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great visit. We reserved our tickets online ($1.50) for the first tour of the day and were able to pick them up without any problems. Also, being the first tour, the place was not absolutely packed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is OUR National park and we must treasure and enjoy it.Great for singles, couples, families, kids, seniors - everyone can find something to learn about and/or enjoy here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hank C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Independence Hall and surrounding buildings; roped off on one side, the other with a small fence. Bag check to get in. Bathrooms are across the street; no open food or drink into the building.You can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The area surrounding Independence Hall was quite beautiful with lots of history and magnificent architecture. It reminded me a lot of Boston but with a more... uh, colorful smell (to put it nicely)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherie L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Unimpressive for a historical site (compared to sites in Boston). Obviously it is a must see for first time Philly visitors but I'm not sure if I'd go again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are American, you give this place 5 stars no matter what!!!.. This is the place where we signed the United States Declaration of Independence to get our freedom from Great Britain!!. You have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. We visited during the July 4th holiday and this was my favorite place. Steeped in history, you will certainly learn a lot. Start by getting a ticket for the tour and try to get an early time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ANNE U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very educational experience.Make sure you go to the visitor's center first to get your free tickets. The tour is timed so make sure you plan accordingly.The tour itself was short but very informative....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby F.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're in Philly, this should be your first stop after visiting the Visitor Center to get your free timed entry pass. It is a worthwhile tour, albeit a bit boring when at first your group is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cadence R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love American History. I love seeing old historical things so the thought of going to Philadelphia and getting to see Independence Hall was pretty exciting. I knew there might be some problems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel K.

4.0 of 5 stars. i am here when i am in the 1700s. this place is awesome and has a really funny gift shop.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela M.

4.0 of 5 stars. First - don't go straight to Independence Hall when you get to the site, thinking that you need to get in line there... The Independence Hall Guided Tour requires you to get a ticket at the Visitor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sri n.

3.0 of 5 stars. Lots of places to take pictures with your loved ones. Must see site in Philadelphia.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin O.

5.0 of 5 stars. A must stop if you visit Philadelphia, the Independence Hall Tour is the site of the signing of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell tour is free...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roberto F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful park, although I only was able to visit during the night, it was still amazing. Gorgeous lawn and great view from all around. Just sit there and enjoy the view. Believe me I'll be coming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by modestly i.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come to Philadelphia once or twice a year and finally made it to Independence Hall. Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time online and get there early, because you'll need to go through a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not to be missed -- the most important place in our history (imho). The rangers are outstanding and the place will (or should) send chills down your spine.Just plan your trip and get tickets online...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So yeah what better way to start this day off but where it all begin. Here at this location in Philadelphia a bunch of "ye olde heads" got together and signed off a piece of parchment to tell "Great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't be turned off by boring US history classes you took in school. This place is awesome!If you reserve tickets ahead of time for $3, you can schedule your tour of Independence Hall. Otherwise, if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bitter, party of four. Well, I'm not feeling the love from the city of brotherly love. Seems we showed up too late, and all the tickets to check out Independence Hall were already gone.This may be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like that the Liberty Bell is in almost a classy museum type thing rather than the crappy pavillion it was in when I was growing up. You can also see it from outside after hours from the Chestnut...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tolga E.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a fan of American History, it doesn't get ANY better than this. It just absolutely doesn't. Sure, all you get to do is look at a couple of old, empty rooms with ancient furniture. But still. This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Manny T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I found the whole presentation of Philly's place in history to be bland and sad. Independence Hall is three rooms and the tour, which ran about 45 minutes, could have been wrapped up in about 10....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mallory T.

4.0 of 5 stars. i visited in early december and, since it was the off-season, had little interaction with the security (besides a guard investigating the cheesesteak i had in a brown paper bag), and didnt have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The ticket to tour Independence Hall itself is free, but it timed and must be gotten in advance at the visitor center. On the way back Ind. Hall, youll go past the Liberty Bell building--also free,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane M.

4.0 of 5 stars. You should definitely make this part of your trip next time you are in Philadelphia. They had lots of historical items such as letters, trinkets, etc. Some of it was a little boring but you should at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4.0 of 5 stars. As indicated below National Security has made the historic landmarks a joke. But they can still be worth checking out if you're lucky enough to get a ticket and tolerate the annoying security guards....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

5.0 of 5 stars. (pre 911) I remember at 230am going over to visit the Liberty Bell on a few occasions. They had this foriegn Language recording box outside, and you could hear the story of the Liberty Bell in about 6...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been to tons of historic sites, and this one- not that great. I went just to say I did, and hopefully I will never return. Most of the information they talk about you already know, or it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you have been here as a child...great, but you should probably go now that history is important to you as an adult. I can't tell you how many class trips we took here in grade school, but I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a historian, so I think that historic sites are important. But I'm a bit cranky because Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell used to be really laid-back places to go, and now they are more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a must do when you're in Philadelphia. I had made reservations ahead of time for the tour of Independence Hall. Our very knowledgeable park ranger was very informative in giving us a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa W.

5.0 of 5 stars. A must-see when you're in Philadelphia, this excellent and free tour/museum hits all the major highlights when it comes to the US's founding forefathers. Learn how our nation was formed and see rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My out-of-town parents and I joined the throngs of tourists to see Independence Hall and it's adjoining accouterments. First, you need a FREE ticket which you get at the Independence Visitor's Center...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay so was I the ONLY one who was let down at the actual, anticlimatic size and display of the Liberty Bell? Maybe I had hyped it up in my mind but all the pictures are definitely taken from a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The most historical thing in Philly besides the Cheesesteak, the Liberty Bell. You get there early get a tour ticket time, and this is the first stop. You can stand here and stare at it, take pics...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne H.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I was growing up in Philadelphia, there were several standard places you visited on class trips: The Franklin Institute, The Natural History Museum, the main Public Library, the Christmas light...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassandra E.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the place you have to go on your visit. Super convienent that everything is in the same location. The line for the liberty bell was ridiculously long. I thought I was going to scream when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you visit Philly, you must stop here to see the Liberty Bell. This place takes me back to my U.S. History classes. History buffs will dig this!
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Every visitor to Philadelphia - whether one is there for a day, a week or a month - must visit Independence National Historical Park. Not only is the park a beautiful part of the city, it reminds all...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by kapil n.

5.0 of 5 stars. "come to philly for the CRACK"get it? the crack in the liberty bell?yea this place is as cool as that joke.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best week to stay in Philadelphia is during the Fourth of July week because everywhere you turn in the INHP you see either a Benji Franklin lecturing, re-enactments of the Declaration of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park is a must-see for Philadelphia visitors interested in their nation's history. Start your day at the welcome center and pick up free, timed tickets for admission t...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by cherie c.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great slice of American history, all in one place! The line for the Liberty Bell (now complete with metal detectors) is a pain, but you have to do it once.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Visitors who know Philadelphia is home to more than just the cheese steak will want to make this the first stop on their itinerary. Particularly impressive is the fairly new 13,000-square-foot, $12.4...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This includes the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall. Most are self guided, but there is a tour of Independence Hall, where the Declaration and Constitution were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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