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Visit one of Philadelphia’s official Visitor Centers to discover all there is to see and do throughout the city.

Visitor Centers

Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Street

As the official welcome center of the region and gateway to Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Visitor Center is the exclusive location to pick up free timed tickets to tour Independence Hall. Multilingual Visitor Services Representatives are available to assist with any trip-planning needs, including on-site ticketing for more than 100 tours and attractions. Stop in for other FREE amenities, including two theater experiences with unique and exciting films about Philadelphia, regional maps and brochures, public restrooms, cell phone charging stations and WiFi access. Open daily, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 800-537-7676 

City Hall Visitor Center
Philadelphia City Hall, Rm. 121 (Broad and Market streets)

Located in the true center of Philadelphia, the City Hall Visitor Center allows visitors to experience one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Knowledgeable Visitor Services Representatives offer visitor essentials including maps, brochures, souvenirs and trip itineraries and on-site ticketing to more than 100 tours and attractions. Tickets for interior and tower tours are available for purchase here or online. Open weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Select Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 267-514-4757

Fairmount Park Welcome Center at LOVE Park
16th Street and JFK Boulevard (LOVE Park)

Please note: This location in famous LOVE Park is undergoing renovations and will reopen late 2018. Visitors in the area are encouraged to utilize the City Hall Visitor Center, located across the street in City Hall’s Room 121, East Portal.

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) is the official tourism promotion agency for the City of Philadelphia globally and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Updated September 20, 2018