The Liberty Bell Center is closed during the government shutdown (Twitter/@Hollyotterbein).

Twelve of the park's buildings are currently closed to the public, turning away about 10,000 potential visitors each day. Restaurants such as the City Tavern, located in one of the buildings, were told to close up shop by the National Park Service. According to its public relations director Molly Yun, the restaurant had to cancel its reservations for the week, including for birthday parties and tourists.

For restaurants located near the national park, business is still open… but not faring much better. Marie Gorisolia is a bartender at South Street Souvlaki, less than a mile from Liberty Bell. She describes business before the government shutdown as "steady," stating the restaurant received a good deal of its clientele from tourists. Today, however, Gorisolia notices far less people entering the restaurant known for its Greek cuisine. "Right now, there were only three guys in the restaurant and they just left," she said, while working a lunch shift. Gorisolia is unsure how to help boost clientele during this difficult time, but hopes to see more tourism soon. "The streets are quiet… very quiet," she said.

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