PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The federal government officially entered a shutdown Wednesday morning after lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal.

We're seeing signs of the shutdown in Philadelphia.

A lot of people want to know what happens during the shutdown and whether we will feel the impact.

National Park buildings, like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, have traditionally been closed to visitors during shutdowns.

The midnight deadline has come and gone, and a lapse in funding has occurred.

"I think it's a shame. It shows two parties don't work together to come up with a solution. Everybody's forgotten how to compromise," said Steve Carden, who is visiting Philadelphia from Nashville.

"Ultimately, they usually figure it out," said another visitor. "Have a little bit of fait

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