When is the best time to avoid the crowds at Independence Hall?
Although Independence Hall is free, visitors need tickets, which are often gone by mid-morning during the prime summer tourist season. Visitors can avoid the crowds at Independence Hall with Independence After Hours, an evening emersion tour into Colonial life run by Once Upon A Nation. The ticket includes dinner at historic City Tavern, followed by a rare, private visit to Independence Hall. Once inside, visitors watch as several founding fathers engage in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence. The evening ends with Lights of Liberty, a sound and light show in Independence National Historical Park. The tour departs from the Independence Living History Center and runs through October 31. (Not recommended for children ages 10 and under.) $70 adult, $65 senior/military/student and $50 ages 12 and under. 3rd & Chestnut Street, (215) 629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org • What is there to do at night that the whole family will enjoy? Go to a show with no seats and no roof. Lights
