How to Get Here

We are glad you have decided to join us at Historic Philadelphia!  No matter if you are traveling by train, plane, or automobile, getting to America's birthplace could not be easier!

• Mass Transit. Philadelphia proudly offers easily accessible mass transit through SEPTA.  Click here for more information!

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• Driving. William Penn designed Philadelphia to be the easiest city to navigate.  Getting to Historic Philadelphia takes less than 2 hours from New York City, Baltimore, and the Jersey Shore and less than 3 hours from Washington D.C.
  
  • Click here for driving directions from Google Maps!

From points North:
Take I-95 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at 6th Street (Ben Franklin Bridge). Follow 6th Street to Chestnut Street, the Historic Philadelphia Center is located on the right inside the Public Ledger Building.

From points South: Take I-95 North to exit 22 (on left).  Follow signs to 676 East/Independence Hall.  Continue to Callowhill Street to 6th Street.  Turn left onto 6th Street and follow to Chestnut Street, the Historic Philadelphia Center is located on the right inside the Public Ledger Building.

From points East: Take I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at 6th Street (Independence Hall).  Stay right and follow 6th Street to Chestnut Street, the Historic Philadelphia Center is located on the right inside the Public Ledger Building.

From points West: Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at 6th Street (Ben Franklin Bridge). Follow 6th Street to Chestnut Street, the Historic Philadelphia Center is located on the right inside the Public Ledger Building.

Addresses for GPS:

Historic Philadelphia Center & Lights of Liberty:  600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Betsy Ross House:  239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Franklin Square:  200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Once Upon A Nation in Valley Forge (the Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center):  1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406

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• Parking. There are many parking options in Historic Philadelphia.  When using side-street parking, carefully read rules on signs.  Be sure to check the assigned time-frame for parking in that area as well as the maximum amount of time you are allowed to park.  Parking lots and garages are also available:

• EZ PARK - 9th & Race Street:

Located just blocks from Franklin Square, the Historic Philadelphia Center, and the Betsy Ross House, this parking lot is ideal for families visiting for the day.  Historic Philadelphia guests enjoy an exclusive price of just $7 for up to six hours with this coupon.

Address for GPS:  809 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

• Independence Visitor Center Parking - 6th & Market Streets
  

Enter on 6^th Street or 5^th Street

 

Open 24 Hours, 7 days per week

Up to ½ Hour - $4.25

Up to 1 Hour - $8.00
Up to 1 ½ Hour $11.00

Up to 2 Hours - $15.00
Up to 10 Hours $16.25

Up to 24 Hours  - $18.00

Address for GPS:  1 North Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106

 

• National Constitution Center Parking - 6th & Race Streets
  

Enter on Race Street

Operating Hours:

Monday -Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday:  11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Up to 1 hour - $8.00

Up to 4 hours - $16

Max to close - $18

Early bird (enter before 9am, leave before 6pm) - $11

Enter after 5pm - $9

Address for GPS:  500 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Parking pricing and hours of operation are subject to change without notice.