LIBERTY BELL

Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American freedom and is a famous tourist attraction in Philadelphia. It is located in the Liberty Bell Centre, sprawling through the Chestnut and Market Streets. As you witness this glorifying artefact from outside, you will be impressed by this State House Bell.

 It has a crack which holds history dates back to the early 1840s. Due to the rigorous use of the bell, this crack occurred. When you enter the Liberty Bell Centre, you can take a guided tour of the exhibition. It will showcase the original x-rays of the crack, historical documents, photos and other artefacts. An amazing video is also shown to help you understand the significance of this bell.

The message of this Liberty Bell says “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof”. This Bible inscription was possibly taken out to honour the 50th anniversary of the Charter of Privileges granted by William Penn. It signifies when the Pennsylvania people got their religious and self-government liberties.

Highlights

• Learn about the history of Liberty Bell and understand the reason behind its crack and significance from the expert park rangers on the site.
• Go on one of the self-guided tours and cover several topics including the State House Bell foundation and its use by civil rights advocates.
• Witness how everything reflects the image of the Liberty Bell and conveys freedom, whether it is a wind chime or an ice cream cone.
• Capture a memorable picture with the iconic American Liberty Bell in the background and a dramatic Independence Hall as the rear backdrop.
• Visit the nearby Presidents’ House on the southeast side of Market Streets and the 6th, where President John Adams & George Washington lived.

How To Reach

By Car: Liberty Bell is merely 1.6 km from the Philadelphia City Centre. It takes approximately 5 minutes via car or cab.

By Subway: A subway runs from Locust to Liberty Bell every 15 minutes. It takes around 10 minutes to reach.

By Bus: Take the bus from the Market Station to Liberty Bell Station and reach the destination within 25 minutes.

By Walk: Walk from the Philadelphia City Centre to Liberty Hall and you will reach within 15 minutes.

Best Time To Visit

Liberty Bell is open to the public throughout the year.

• Best Season: Visit during the fall or summer season as the weather is mild and pleasant during those months.
• Best Day in the Week: Visit on the weekdays to avoid the crowd as much as possible and get an immersive experience at the Liberty Bell Centre.
• Best Time of the Day: Visit early in the morning as long queues might start forming slowly.

Other Essential Information

Visitor Tips:

• There are no entry fees; so the line can be long during peak seasons.
• You have to pass a security screening area to visit the premises.
• If you want to learn more about the Liberty Bell, you can talk to the Park Ranger at the premises.
• Visit the Liberty Bell as early as you can to cut through the long queues.