As wonderful as THE LIGHTS OF LIBERTY SHOW is, you may want to plan a few other activities while you're waiting to see the Show. We hope you will find the following web sites helpful in planning your trip to Philadelphia, including such practical aspects as eating, sleeping and transportation. See you in Philadelphia!

This listing is provided as a service to our visitors and should not be taken as a recommendation or endorsement of any event or service offered in them.

Independence Visitor Center is a great traveler’s source for information about the City of Philadelphia and its countryside. The Visitor Center offers an innovative, free, comprehensive overview of the culture, history, dining and shopping options in the Philadelphia region. Visitor Information Specialists provide individuals with one-on-one trip planning assistance, including on-site ticketing for tours and major attractions and dining and lodging reservations. Services and amenities featured at the Center are: user-friendly touch screen computer kiosks for self-serve information, daily listings of area events, free orientation and historical films, performances by colonial characters, free Independence Hall tickets and area attraction displays.

Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.pcvb.org, is the official site for meetings & conventions, international travel, and the travel trade.

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the great five counties of this region and is the official guide for Philadelphia travel and tourism information including vacation packages, itineraries, tours, hotels, restaurants, museums, and historic sites. For further information visit www.gophila.com.

Philadelphia CultureFiles is an insider’s guide to the arts and culture in Philadelphia and Its Countryside. The Files plot a veritable “what’s what” of the cultural world, with instant access to more than 300 fact-filled Web pages for 400 visitor-ready experiences. The Files are searchable by category, location and special interest while introductory pages for each of the 13 main categories provide even more insider insight.

Once Upon A Nation
 Through storytelling, daytime & nighttime activities along with Adventure Tours, Once Upon A Nation brings America's story to life with “history that speaks to you.”  Encompassing both free and ticketed programming for people of all ages, there is always something exciting to do in Philadelphia’s Historic District.  Most activities, take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day, however seasonal events occur year-round.

Phillynews On-Line
Your gateway to Philadelphia on the Web, including news from the Inquirer and Daily News; "The Region's Home Page"

Public Transportation Information
Rail, bus and subway routes and schedules from SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority)

National Constitution Center

The interactive museum is the first dedicated to honor and perpetuate the ideas embodied in the U.S. Constitution. With more than 100 multimedia exhibits, you can watch an oath ceremony video, cast your vote for your favorite president of all time and sign the Constitution. The week-long opening celebration includes Constitution-themed parades, events, lectures and performances throughout the region.

 

The Franklin Institute

The most visited museum in Pennsylvania, The Franklin Institute offers exciting new attractions including the 3D Theater, an indoor SkyBike, and the Sports Challenge, plus the giant walk-through heart, four floors of interactive, electrifying exhibits, the Mandell Center, thrilling Tuttleman IMAX movies and Fels Planetarium shows.

 

National Museum of American Jewish History

This museum's mission is to explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America and to inspire people of all backgrounds to a greater appreciation of the diversity of the American experience and the freedoms we are so privileged to enjoy. The Museum is located on the sacred ground of Independence Mall in the heart of the most historic square mile in America.
 

Independence National Historical Park
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.