Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States.
An ancient site inside Philadelphia
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 123K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 2,009 attractions we track.
You can stay in Philadelphia
Independence Hall is inside Philadelphia, which has 74,976 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1753
Independence Hall dates from 1753. About ↓
A day trip from New York
New York is about 81 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 90 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Philadelphia. Green months are the mild ones.
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. The building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. It is an example of American Georgian architecture, which is characterized by symmetry, classical proportions, and exposed brick with stone masonry accents.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Established
- 1753
- Area
- 4.9 acres
- Listed
- World Heritage Site (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 123K a year
Stay in Philadelphia, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Independence Hall | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | 74,976 | 1,579,706 | $243K | D− |
| Camden | 2 mi east | 1,957 | 71,496 | $112K | — |
| Woodlynne | 4 mi southeast | 9 | 2,920 | $142K | — |
| Gloucester City | 4 mi southeast | 322 | 11,509 | $191K | — |
| Collingswood | 4 mi southeast | 1,008 | 14,205 | $380K | C− |
| Audubon Park | 5 mi southeast | 11 | 1,001 | $113K | — |
| Oaklyn | 5 mi southeast | 132 | 3,947 | $279K | — |
| Brooklawn | 5 mi south | 98 | 1,780 | $159K | D− |
| Pennsauken Township | 5 mi east | 925 | 37,275 | $233K | D |
| Merchantville | 5 mi east | 43 | 3,905 | $331K | B− |
| Millbourne | 6 mi west | 0 | 1,467 | $267K | — |
| Haddon Township | 6 mi southeast | 492 | 15,469 | $407K | C− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Independence Hall
Other well-known places within 6 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
12 mi🏛 MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
22 mi🏛 MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a year
35 mi🌲 Park & preserveSchuylkill River
4in town🏛 MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
5in town🏛 MuseumBarnes Foundation
6in town🏛 MuseumMütter Museum
7in town🏞 National Historical ParkIndependence National Historical Park1.9M visitors a year
8in town🌲 Park & preserveIndependence MallPhoto credits
Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barnes Foundation: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mütter Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Independence National Historical Park: Bev Sykes from Davis, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Independence Mall: Ziko van Dijk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Independence Hall
Is Independence Hall in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit Independence Hall?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How many people visit Independence Hall each year?
3,042,598 in 2023, according to Wikidata.
How far is Independence Hall from Newark and New York?
About 74 miles northeast of Newark and about 81 miles northeast of New York, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Independence Hall?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Independence Hall?
Philadelphia (in town, 74,976 hotel and restaurant jobs), Camden (2 mi, 1,957 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Gloucester City (4 mi, 322 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Philadelphia
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