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DIRECTIONS_
Philadelphia is 1 1/2 hours from New York, 2 1/2 hours from Washington, and 2 minutes off I-95. Amtrak runs often and the Philadelphia International Airport is a US Airways hub. Consider spending a couple of days in town, and a couple more in the country. We don't know any other place in the United States with so many natural and cultural attractions, all so close together, all ready to welcome you.
Driving Here
These directions will lead you to the Independence Visitors Center. This a great place at which to begin your visit. You can stop here for additional visitor information, refreshments, restrooms and souvenirs. The Visitor Center is located on Sixth Street, between Arch and Market Streets, on the left. Metered parking is available on 6th Street. Entrance to a parking garage below the Visitor Center can be found on 6th Street between Arch and Market Streets.
(Note: You can also use Mapquest or Yahoo Maps if you are looking for detailed, address-to-address driving instructions.)
From the South
- Take I-95 North. Follow the signs for "Central Phila./I-676" (Exit 22).
- Follow signs for Philadelphia/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
- Stay straight to Callowhill St. Turn left onto N. 6 th Street.
- The Visitor Center parking facility is directly beneath the building on your left on 6 th Street.
From the North
There are two options: NJ Turnpike or I-95:
Via the NJ Turnpike:
- Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4.
- Take Rt. 73 north to Rt. 38 west to US 30.
- Take US 30 west over the Ben Franklin Bridge to I-676. Follow the signs for local traffic (this is Vine Street).
- Turn right onto 7 th Street. Turn slight right. Turn slight right onto 6 th Street. Turn left onto Market Street.
Via I-95:
- Take I-95 South. Follow the signs for "Central Phila./I-676" (Exit 22).
- Follow signs for Philadelphia/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
- Stay straight to Callowhill St. Turn left onto N. 6 th Street.
- The Visitor Center parking facility is directly beneath the building on your left on 6 th Street.
From the West
- Take I-76 ( Pennsylvania Turnpike) to the Valley Forge Exit (Exit 326).
- Follow signs to Philadelphia I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway).
- Remain on I-76 East(Schuylkill Expressway) for about 25 miles until you see signs for Central Philadelphia (Exit 344)
- Continue on 676 East ( Vine Street Expressway) to the 8 th Street Exit. Make a right onto 8 th Street.
- Then make a left onto Race Street and a right on 6 th Street.
- The Visitor Center parking facility is directly beneath the building on your left on 6 th Street.
From the East
- Take Atlantic City Expressway to 42 North.
- Follow 42 North to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Rt. 676), crossing into Philadelphia.
- Follow the signs for local traffic (this is Vine Street).
- Turn right onto 7 th Street. Turn slight right. Turn slight right onto 6 th Street.
- The parking Visitor Center facility is directly beneath the building on your left on 6 th Street.
PARKING INFORMATION_
Ditch Your Car
One of the things that makes Philadelphia great is its compact Center City. Our downtown neighborhoods are so walkable that you really don't need your car. After arriving you can get around Center City and most of Philadelphia's eclectic neighborhoods easily on foot, via taxi or public transportation.
SEPTA also has a day pass that lets you ride the bus, subway and trolley all day for only $5.50. Visit www.septa.org for details, maps, schedules and more.
So if you're driving in to town, store your car in a garage upon arrival and get out there and experience the city.
Parking Lots and Garages
You can find everything you need about parking in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Parking Authority's official website, www.philapark.org. Find a parking lot or garage near your destination (an attraction, hotel or neighborhood. You can type in a specific address or choose from a list of popular attractions. Then you can compare nearby garages by their hours and rates.
For example, if you selected Rittenhouse Square as your destination, the interactive parking finder would display these nearby results.
Meters and Smart Cards
Additionally, Philadelphia has over 7,000 metered and non-metered timed spaces in Center City. There are several thousand additional spaces throughout the city. Meter rates vary per hour depending upon whether the meter is in a central location. Meter times vary from 1 – 4 hours.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority recently upgraded the city's parking meters in order to provide more convenient meter parking for Philadelphia residents, businesses and visitors. All meters now accept both Smart Cards and coins. You can purchase Smart Cards online prior to arriving.
Please pay attention to the posted meter and regulation signs. The red signs will tell you when you can't park, the green signs will tell you when and how long you can park.
For more information about parking, visit the Philadelphia Parking Authority's website.