Elfreth's Alley is an historic street in Philadelphia's Old City. Dating back to 1703, it showcases cobblestone pavement and stunning Georgian and …
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Mar 9, 2025
Elfreth’s Alley is an interesting look back into Philadelphia’s past. These tiny little houses are a glimpse into the working people’s lives even though today these tiny homes go for a million dollar…Full review by Justin W
Dec 7, 2024
Elfreth’s Alley is a fun but very touristy stop. We enjoyed walking down the street and seeing all of the various houses. It was a few blocks down from Christ Church and not much farther from the Ind…Full review by GoVols79
Nov 26, 2024
It’s a nice little street with a few historical houses. I can even imagine how crowded it will be in the summer. So, I can totally understand that the local residents ask for their privacy. Please re…Full review by Matze_Brandt
Cars are allowed to drive down the alley so there are posts in front of the homes as a barrier. There are also metal house numbers on the brick by each door.
They all looked lived in to me, except a few that were for sale. It is still a great place to look around, good photo opp. Of course, be respectful of the people living there!
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