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Congress Hall

The county courthouse of 1789 next door, which housed the Congress of the United States from 1790 to 1800 while Philadelphia was the capital. Washington's second inauguration and Adams's first were here.

Guide's tip. Free, ranger-led, no ticket needed.

On a walking tour. Stop 4 of 19 on the walking tour Philadelphia, Independence Hall to the Art Museum, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 20 min for a visit