The cracked bronze bell that became the symbol of American independence — originally hung in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) to summon assemblymen to sessions. Moved across the street to a glass-walled pavilion in 2003. Free to visit, no timed tickets, though security lines can be long in summer.
Liberty Bell
America's cracked icon of independence, free to visit
| Address | 525 Market Street |
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A story
The bell cracked the first time it was rung after arriving from London in 1752. It cracked again on George Washington's birthday in 1846 — and has been silent ever since.