INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK143 South Third Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
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The liberty bell

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The liberty bell

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Independance Hall

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Independance Hall

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External wall of visitor center

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Inside visitor center

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Inside Visitor Center

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We the people...............

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The great and the good

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The national constitution center

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The national constitution center

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Outside the national constitution center

Independence National Historical Park, located in downtown (called "Center City"), Philadelphia, is often referred to as the birthplace of our nation. At the park, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of freedom, and Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created. In addition, the park interprets events and the lives of the diverse population during the years when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800. A section of the park where Benjamin Franklin's home once stood is dedicated to teaching about Franklin's life and accomplishments. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the park has about 20 buildings open to the public. <P>
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| Area Fishing Related Businesses |
| Reeves Sport Shop 1943 W Chestnut St Washington, PA (724) 222-9310

| Sport Fishin' Outlet 230 W Germantown Pike Norristown, PA (610) 275-2441

| Clayton's Hunting & Fishing 660 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 672-6060

| Walt's Sport Shop 256 Spring Mill Ave Conshohocken, PA (610) 828-4658

| Fly Fishing Shop The 528 Fox Rd Glenside, PA (215) 887-1523

| Blue Water Fishing Tackle Co 1304 Conshohocken Rd # 185 Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) 270-9620

| Sporting Gentleman The 306 E Baltimore Ave Media, PA (610) 565-6140

| Slapp's Tire Service 301 Flower St Chester, PA (610) 874-7997

| S T C Sports 401 Harmony Rd Gibbstown, NJ (856) 224-0730

| Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle 4999 Linden Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 632-0674

| Mike & Kates Sports Shopp 7492 Oxford Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 745-7740

| Bob's Bait & Tackle 4863 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 487-0887

| Sport Master 6301 Ditman St Philadelphia, PA (215) 331-8836

| Bridesburg Bait & Tackle 2610 Orthodox St Philadelphia, PA (215) 289-8599

| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 2319 S 15th St Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842

| Penn Fishing Tackle 1771 Tomlinson Rd Philadelphia, PA (215) 673-3401

| Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg 3028 W Hunting Park Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 229-9415

| Hartville Fishing Club 3409 Rorer St Philadelphia, PA (215) 634-0399

| Center Point Pond Inc 1814 Valley Forge Rd Norristown, PA (610) 222-9060

| Montgomery County: Fishing Norristown, PA (610) 278-3070

| Leonard's Sporting Goods 8508 Lansdowne Ave Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-6409

| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 1616 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842

| Eyler's Inc Fly & Tackle 895 Penn St Bryn Mawr, PA (610) 527-3388

| Ed's Live Bait and Tackle 900 Haunted Lane Bensalem, PA (215) 639-8546

| South East Archery & Sports 1852 Delmar Dr Folcroft, PA (610) 583-1614

| Bathroom by Steve London 212 Bradley CT Southampton, PA (215) 968-8765

| P & S Fishing Tackle PO Box 2694 Warminster, PA (215) 285-2672

| Xa Fishing Inc 501 Abbott Dr Broomall, PA Unverified listing

| Reeves Sport Shop 2650 Park Ave Washington, PA (724) 222-9310

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| Area Resorts and Lodging |
| London Bridge Resorts 1150 1st Ave King of Prussia, PA (610) 680-3500

| Epic Resorts 1150 1st Ave King of Prussia, PA (610) 992-0100

| Parasio Hot Springs LLC 495 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 441-8600

| Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz 1220 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 922-7324

| Springhill Suites 430 Plymouth Rd Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) 940-0400

| Resort Capital Group 1 Presidential Blvd Bala Cynwyd, PA (610) 664-3322

| Wyndham Valley Forge Suites 888 Chesterbrook Blvd Wayne, PA (610) 647-6700

| Rising Sun Health Center 500 E Godfrey Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 728-6404

| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue 200 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA (215) 893-1234

| Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts 1923 Franklin Mills Cir Philadelphia, PA (215) 501-0245

| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Philadelphia Marriott 1201 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 625-2900

| Epic Resorts 200 Barr Harbor Dr Conshohocken, PA (610) 260-6040

| Sheraton 3549 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA (215) 387-8000

| Eastern Ski Tours 1810 Byberry Rd Bensalem, PA (215) 633-6100

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Plane - Philadelphia International Airport, eight miles from Center City, is served by all major domestic carriers as well as a gateway for flights from Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The SEPTA Airport Line connects the airport with Center City. <P> <br>Car - By car: the Park is easily reached via I-95, I-76 and I- 676. From South: Take I-95 north. Follow signs for "Central Phila./I-676". Exit onto 6th Street. Take 6th Street south to the underground parking garage entrance between Arch and Market Streets. <P>From West: PA Turnpike (I-76) and exit at interchange 24, the Schuykill Expressway (I-76). Take Schuykill Expressway (I-76) to I-676 exit, Central Philadelphia. This is a left lane exit. Take I-676 to 8th Street exit and follow the signs for Independence Hall. Take 8th Street south to Market Street, turn left on Market Street. Take Market Street to 5th Street, turn left on 5th Street. . A parking garage will be in the middle of the block on the left. <P>From North: Take N.J. Turnpike to exit 4. Take Rt. 73 north to Rt. 38. Take Rt. 38 west to US 30. Take US 30 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. At the base of the bridge follow the signs for 6th Street. Take 6th Street south. there is an underground parking garage on the left between Arch and Market Streets. <P> <br>Bus - The Independence Transportation Center (ITC), a motor coach loading and unloading area located adjacent to the National Constitution Center, serves as the drop-off and pick-up point for groups visiting all of the attractions in and around Independence National Historical Park. Motorcoaches can enter the ITC from Race Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. The area has 11 spots for loading and unloading visitors and there are an additional three spots for loading and unloading on Race Street. This is the only area where motorcoaches are able to load and unload in the historic area and parking and idling regulations will be strictly enforced. <P>In addition to the Independence Transportation Center, a new designated motor coach parking facility is located on Callowhill Street between Front and Second Streets. This secured lot has 40 parking spots and is open 24 hours a day. The fee for the lot will be $20.00 for the day and will be collected upon entry to the ITC drop-off location. All motor coaches loading and unloading in the historic district must use this lot. Fines of up to $250 will be assessed for parking in any other area in the historic district. <P> <br>Public Transportation - Philadelphia is served by Amtrak which operates rail service along the Northeast Corridor (Boston to Washington, Atlantic City, NJ to Harrisburg, PA). Intercity service is provided to many points south and west. By Bus: Intercity bus service is excellent, with daily arrivals from all parts of the country. The Greyhound Terminal is located at 10th & Filbert Streets, within walking distance of the park. <P>Philadelphia has an excellent transit system (SEPTA). SEPTA offers commuter rail service between the city and the suburbs. SEPTA also operates a large fleet of buses and street cars through the city and suburbs. Day passees are good for unlimited riding on all city transit vehicles. Route 76 (bus) makes a loop through the park to other cultural attractions in the city. . Philly Phlash is another bus service which has a route connecting attractions throughout the city. <P>