Walk Independence National Historical Park in this order

Start with Independence Hall. Leave Declaration of Independence for the middle of the visit, and treat US Constitution as the stop you can cut.

First Then Cut if needed

Independence Hall Declaration of Independence US Constitution

What to do in order

Independence Hall

Do Independence Hall before the grounds fill. It is the stop that gets harder to enjoy later in the day.

Declaration of Independence

Give Declaration of Independence a real block of time. A glance between other stops wastes it.

US Constitution

Keep US Constitution for the end. Skipping it still leaves a complete visit.

This is the walking order for Independence National Historical Park. Confirm hours the morning you go.

Why this order

Independence Hall first

Independence Hall sets the rest of the day. Doing it late means rushing the part people came for.

Declaration of Independence in the middle

Declaration of Independence needs time of its own. Put it between the opening stop and anything optional.

US Constitution is optional

If the day runs short, stop after Declaration of Independence. US Constitution is the piece that can wait.

Moving through the visit

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Begin at Independence Hall.
Continue to Declaration of Independence before adding anything else.
Leave US Constitution until you know you still have time.
Entry rules and prices live on the ticket page for Independence National Historical Park. This page is only the order.

FAQ

Where do I start at Independence National Historical Park?

At Independence Hall. The later stops make less sense if you have not done that one.

What if I only have a short visit?

Do Independence Hall and, if you can, Declaration of Independence. Cut US Constitution.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It is an order for an independent visit. A guide, if you book one, will follow their own route.

Does this page sell tickets?

No. Buy entry on the official Independence National Historical Park page or a licensed seller named there.

About this visit order

Use this order at Independence National Historical Park after you already have entry.

It preserves Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed, and the Liberty Bell Center just across the street, along with other Revolutionary-era sites known collectively as "America's most historic square mile." Entry to most sites is free, with timed tickets for Independence Hall.

It is an independent walking order. Hours and entry come from the operator.