Parking near the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia can be difficult with a shortage of street parking, lots of tourists, and horse and carriage stations....but I have a great spot to share from our recent trip! Location, Rates, and Hours below!
Parking Garage Across from the Liberty Bell
If you are driving into Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, one of the most convenient places to park is directly across the street. The Independence Visitor Center Parking Garage at 14 S 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA is an underground garage that puts you right in the middle of the action. Once you park, all you have to do is walk up to street level, cross 6th Street, and you will be standing in front of the Liberty Bell Center entrance.
Something to note: on Google Maps, the Liberty Bell Center stretches about two blocks, which can make it a little tricky to know exactly where to go. The Liberty Bell itself is located at the southern end of the building, closer to Chestnut Street than Market Street. If you enter near Chestnut Street, you’ll be right where you need to be.
When we visited on a busy weekend, this parking garage saved us a lot of time. We were able to park, walk across the street, view the Liberty Bell, and return to our car all within about 30 minutes. The easy access makes it especially helpful if you’re visiting with kids, grandparents, or anyone who would appreciate keeping walking to a minimum.
Rates for Parking Near the Liberty Bell
Seeing the Liberty Bell is free so we didn't mind paying for close parking.
- Up to half hour $7
- 31-60 minutes $15
- 61-90 minutes $22
- 1.5hrs to 12 hours $29
Hours of Parking Garage:
- Monday - Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
- Friday - Saturday: 7 AM to 1 AM
- Sunday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Vehicle Clearance & Height Restriction
- The clearance in the garage is 6 feet, 6 inches (6′6″ / about 1.98 m) The Philadelphia Parking Authority.
- Van parking is available on the first level (for those vans that fit)
- If your vehicle exceeds that height, it likely won’t be able to enter this garage, so you’ll need an alternative garage nearby.
Nearby Attractions for the Parking Garage Close to the Liberty Bell
You can use this garage for lots of other attractions nearby including:
- Independence Hall
- Declaration House
- Betsy Ross House
- National Museum for American Jewish History
- Benjamin Franklin Museum
And check out my 2 days in Philadelphia post for 12 kid-friendly attractions and also where we stayed and ate!
