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Elfreth's Alley

2nd Street, Between Race and Arch, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-0560
As featured in 3 days in Philadelphia
Ranked #35 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Walking
Fee: No
Description: America's oldest residential street was built in 1702 and is now designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Historically significant, but almost none of the buildings can be visited

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Tampa, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is the oldest continuously inhabited street in American. Very quaint and people actually live in these small homes. Enjoyed walking through it.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A nice way to end a walking tour of the historic aspects of Philadelphia.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 via mobile

Quaint, charming history that is still alive and well as the Alley's residents continue to share their lives with the world. How lucky Philly is to have this thriving gem!

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Cute little street. One of the homes was open for a tour for a small fee. It was great to be able to go into one of the homes to appreciate the sizes of the homes. Lots of colorful doors and very well kept. Enjoyed it.

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Bucks County, PA
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Real people live along this tiny street. You can imagine what it felt like walking the street three hundred years ago in Philadelphia.

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South Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Hello, and welcome to Elfreth's Alley - one of the oldest continuously inhabited streets in the United States. On days when the alley is closed, the tour won't take more than 20 minutes and some snapped pictures. However, it's worth the walk for the pictures, it's a photogenic little street. Don't miss the short walk down to Bladen's Court within... More

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Medford NJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

a step back in time--beautiful old buildings still inhabited.

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Moorestown, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012 via mobile

Beautiful, historic street....preserved wonderfully!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

History under your foot and all around you whenyou vist this street. See how people really lived in early Philadelphia and how they continue to do so.

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