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Christ Church vs Betsy Ross House
Both are praised by experts. Overall, Christ Church is preferred by most writers compared to Betsy Ross House. Christ Church scores 78 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Christ Church
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
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N 2nd Street at Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"The Anglicans of the Church of England built a wooden church on this site in 1697. When they outgrew it, they erected a new church, the most sumptuous in the colonies."
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Lonely Planet
"Christ Church , completed in 1744, is where George Washington and Franklin worshiped."
Not For Tourists
"Dogs, squirrels, and OC workers on lunch breaks."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This elegant Georgian brick edifice (1754) boasts a tower and a "Philadelphia steeple.""
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"Founded in 1695, this Episcopal church was where many Founding Fathers prayed."
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Betsy Ross House
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
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239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"It's easy to find this little brick house with the gabled roof: just look for the 13-star flag displayed from its second-floor window."
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Lonely Planet
"It's believed that Betsy Griscom Ross (1752−1836), upholsterer and seamstress, may have sewn the first US flag here."
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Betsy Ross, who is credited with making the first Stars and Stripes flag, lived here after her husband, Patriot John Ross, died in 1776."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"See the house where America's first flag was made, and even meet 'Betsy Ross' herself: ask her questions, watch her at work on a flag."
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"Visit the historic home of America’s most famous flagmaker."
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