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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts vs Betsy Ross House
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts scores significantly higher than Betsy Ross House. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts comes in at #8 in Philadelphia with recommendations from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and concierge.com.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"This High Victorian Gothic structure is a work of art in itself."
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Concierge
"The nation's oldest museum and school of fine arts, founded in 1805, preens in the middle of Center City."
Lonely Planet
"A prestigious academy that has a museum with works by American painters, including Charles Willson Peale and Thomas Eakins."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Housed in an ornate brick and limestone Victorian structure (1876, Frank Furness and George Hewitt), the museum exhibits three centuries of artistic styles."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the country's pre-eminent art schools (alumni include filmmaker David Lynch and painter Maxfield Parrish) is also home to one of Philadelphia's best art museums."
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Betsy Ross House
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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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