Elfreth's Alley
America's oldest continuously lived-in residential street, a cobbled lane of 32 brick houses dating back to the 1700s.
- Open
- The street is always open; the museum keeps seasonal hours
- Price
- Free; small fee for the museum
- Time Needed
- 20 minutes
- Address
- Elfreth's Alley, between Front and 2nd Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19106Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- 2nd St station (Market–Frankford Line), a short walk north.
Why Go
Blacksmiths, glassblowers and shipwrights lived on this narrow lane in the 18th century, and people still do: the houses are private homes. A small museum in two of them tells the alley's story.
Tips
- The houses are homes: keep your voice down and stay off the steps.
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