Tourist Information
Independence Visitor Center
Sixth and Market streets215-965-7676, 800-537-7676 (in the U.S.)
www.independencevisitorcenter.com
Located in the centre of Philadelphia's historic district, across the street from the Liberty Bell, the new Independence Visitor Center provides information about Philadelphia and the surrounding countryside.
The first stop for every tourist, the Visitor Center features six oversize, vibrant wall panels depicting images of more than 500 regional attractions categorised by theme: Historical Sites, Parks & Recreation, Museums & Archives, Performing Arts & Entertainment, Architecture & Public Art and Philadelphia Life. Each panel has a video overview in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese. Visitors can use touch screen computer kiosks to find attractions, hotels and restaurants, and print out the information as well. Large message boards provide information about daily events. Two theatres show free orientation films throughout the day, including “Independence,” an overview of the Independence National Historical Park.
At the Independence Visitor Center, tourists will also find a coffee shop overlooking the park and a large store with items from the Philadelphia region.
City Hall Visitor Center
Broad and Market streets215-686-2840 (in the U.S.)
The City Hall Visitor Center, located in the heart of Philadelphia at Broad and Market streets, includes a retail store with Philadelphia merchandise, brochures, maps, and a video monitor showing continuous footage of the city's treasures. It's a great spot to begin your tour of City Hall's magnificent architecture and your journey to the observation deck at the top of City Hall Tower. Located in the east end of City Hall Courtyard.
International Visitor Council
The International Visitors Council (IVC) of Philadelphia arranges counterpart meetings, "shadow days," technical study tours and American cultural experiences for visitors from around the world. IVC programmes broaden networking and provide a better understanding of the U.S.A., and of local, national and international industries, in a variety of professions. Visits to classrooms, courtrooms, offices, industrial sites, manufacturing and processing plants can be arranged to address an array of current topics.
For more information, contact:
International Visitors Council of Philadelphia
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
215-683-0999
Fax: 215-683-0998
E-mail: ivc@ivc.org
Philadelphia International Medicine
Philadelphia International Medicine links the greater Philadelphia region's nationally recognised hospitals with leading physicians and medical technology to make comprehensive, quality health care available to the international community. Through partnerships with respected international clinical centres and providers, Philadelphia International Medicine is a destination of choice among international physicians and patients for treatment. Philadelphia International Medicine can co-ordinate the diverse health care needs of patients from around the world, providing care for a variety of ailments, and all associated services for family members.
For more information, contact:
Philadelphia International Medicine
1835 Market Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
215-563-4733
Fax: 215-5632777
