Independence Hall, Philadelphia PA

Ranger dumbed down presentation for kids present and tried to tie in women's suffrage etc. Just tell this great story, with maybe some details that would be new to most visitors

Very informative tour! The rangers were very knowledgeable. Going online in advance to reserve a tour timeslot ($1 each) is highly recommended. Limited numbers of same day free tickets are available, but go quickly!

Visited this place today on the independence day!
This was crowded and independence day program started @10.30am.
Everybody including kids enjoyed the time there.
This was again around 15 mins walk from city hall and very next to liberty bell.

There is no more important piece or place in our collective history than right here! This is truly where it all started and it is up to all of us to ensure we not only continue to enjoy our freedoms but ensure we protect them for generations to come. Happy 4th!

Inspiring place with knowledgeable and passionate park rangers. Unfortunately, the gruff and rude "security officers" set a bad tone. I respect and understand the need for security. However, simple courtesy and professionalism would go a long way when speaking with those unfamiliar with the area. This is a place of reverence, not a rock concert, guys.

Long line but worth the wait to see the place where our Declaration of Independence was signed. I loved it.

The guided tour is really rewarding, particularly if you ask the knowledgeable National Park Service Staff about the Declaration Of Independence and the Constitution. There are multiple versions handwritten by Jefferson, copied by Adams, etc.until printed by Congress. Washington was leading the war effort; Franklin was negotiating the peace with England; Jefferson was in France. Interesting. Very Interesting!

We stood in line (in February) for about 1.5 hours, but I think it was worth the wait. It was so cool to see inside Independence Hall and listen to the tour provided by knowledgeable national park service staff.

Interesting place. Very historical. The tour guides (as run by the national parks) know their stuff and are great at showing you around. Allowing time for people to take photos, realistic in what is real vs updated.

Excellent educational value. We enjoyed the tour through here. It was a nice time. The kids enjoyed it and got to learn about history. There are many historical things to do on the grounds. It was nice day spent in Philadelphia.

I took the tour twice. Each ranger had different presentations so I learned new things. The talks are just long enough to stay interesting while not being too long to be boring. This place lets history come to life.

Being in the same were our declaration of Independence was signed was absolutely amazing. It's definitely a trip that needs to be taken

Love the tour! Hate the security. I was prepared for them but they tend to act rude.as for the tour and building worth the stop.

Ein sehr magischer Ort. Die Führungen können ausgebucht sein, deshalb sollte man früh kommen oder nach Möglichkeit online buchen. Am Tag unseres Besuches war schon alles ausgebucht.

Full of history, great place to visit. To bad congress doesn’t have a six year term limit anymore. The tour guide was very detailed with the history of the hall. So much history in this small section of town.

Arrived 1½ hours before they were closed, no more tours. Only way to enter is through the tours. Very disappointing.

The hall is kept in great condition. As well the tour guides are very well informed and give you a quick and well informed tour. The security is tight but is understandable. However depending on when you go the line may be massive or there may be no line.

Awesome experience with the kids, what's not to love about history and it's FREE. Although parking can get a tad expensive.

The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State House) for the Province of Pennsylvania and was used in that capacity until the state capital moved to Lancaster in 1799. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.

A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.