Historic Philadelphia

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From the archives: October 29, 2001

It isn't called Old City for nothing. Nestled in the blocks of the city's oldest section is a slew of buildings that date back to the country's earliest days. Take a tour of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the other historic buildings of Old City.

On this page:  The Buildings, The Visitor Center.

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The Buildings

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended National Constitution Center
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    525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  2. 2 Betsy Ross House
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    239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elfreths Alley Museum
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    126 Elfreths Aly, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  4. 4 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Washington Square
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    600 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  5. 5 Old City Hall
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    501 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    To the east of Independence Hall sits the Supreme Court's first headquarters.

  6. 6 Declaration House
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    701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on this site.

  7. 7 Carpenter's Historic Hall
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    320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Liberty Bell Center
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    501 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

  9. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Independence Hall
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    500 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    This majestic brick building was the colonies' grandest public edifice when it was built in 1732.

The Visitor Center

  1. 10 Independence Visitor Center
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    S 6th St at Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Philadelphia's new official welcome center is located just off Independence Park.

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