Elfreths Alley Museum

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126 Elfreths Aly
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Elfreth's Alley Museum, located in Old City Philadelphia, preserves one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the United States. Established in 1703, the museum showcases early American architecture and the lives of artisans and laborers who shaped the area, featuring structures built between 1720 and 1836.

Run by the Elfreth's Alley Association, founded in 1934, the museum highlights the alley's rich history and has emerged as a vital part of Philadelphia's cultural landscape. Drawing over 300,000 visitors annually, it serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the community and its historical significance.

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4.536 reviews
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Dawn C.
8/26/2023

Stop here for a quick step back in history! It only takes about 10 minutes to explore this spot but it's SO COOL to walk where our country's forefathers walked. People still live here so don't...

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Tawna S.
6/24/2024

Very cool alley to explore. Nice to see the homeowners are so proud of their street. The gift shop was free to enter and showed a small portion of the interior of the home and a back garden. Next...

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Crystal P.
2/11/2024

This was awesome to see. Not sure where one parks but we just put our car in probably some not supposed to park location and we were only here 10 minutes at the most lol. Waze funny enough was...

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Brittany S.
1/14/2016

One of the most photogenic experiences during our time in Philly. Thanks to Yelp, it wasn't a part of our original itinerary but popped up when we landed in town. What to expect? America's oldest...

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Dewan A.
8/17/2018

Excellent spot. 1) If you are into American history, this is a must visit spot. 2) I enjoyed the old architecture and area. 3) Will definitely come back.

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