STEWARDSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS: FINDING US

We are located in the U.S. Custom House, the tallest building in the historic area, on the southwest corner of Second and Chestnut Streets. The Independence National Historic Park Visitor's Center is located in the same block to the west; Penn's Landing, Philadelphia's recreational and cultural riverfront park on the Delaware River, is a city block to the east.

From the North: Using I-95, take exit 17 and go South on Second Street (Second Street is one-way southbound). Cross Market Street (the first major crossroads; it is flanked by subway entrances on both sides). Chestnut Street is the next cross-street. The tall 1930's building across Chestnut on your right is the Custom House.

Parking: The most convenient parking is in the parking garage on Second Street between Chestnut Street and Walnut.

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You will arrive at 30th Street Station in West Philadelphia. If you are traveling light, the subway is the fastest and cheapest method of getting to us. Follow the signs to the Frankford-Market Line. (You will leave the train station and cross 30th Street to your west.) Buy subway tokens from the vending machines or the booth agent. Buying in quantity (2 or more) results in a reduction in fare from $1.60 to $1.15. Take the subway east to 2nd Street. Go through the turnstile and take stairs to your right. At the top of the stairs, turn left and round the corner of the diner to your left. Walk along Second Street to the end of the block. The Custom House will be across the street to your right on the southwest corner of Second and Chestnut Streets.

If the subway is impractical, taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Ask the driver to take you to Second and Chestnut. It is a crossroads all will know.

If you are traveling light, you can take the airport train. If not, taxis are plentiful and will cost perhaps $20 - $25 to our office. Ask the driver to take you to Second and Chestnut. It is a crossroads that all should know.

If you choose the train, follow the airport signs to the SEPTA Airport Express Train Line. It is located between the main terminals and the baggage pickup areas. The fare to Philadelphia is around $5.00. Disembark at Market East Station. Follow the signs to the Market Frankford subway line. Take the subway east to 2nd Street. Go through the turnstile and take stairs to your right. At the top of the stairs, turn left and round the corner of the diner to your left. Walk along Second Street to the end of the block. The Custom House will be across the street to your right on the southwest corner of Second and Chestnut Streets.