Experts' Choice Award Elfreth's Alley
What the experts agree on
The oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America, dating to 1702. Experts love its cobblestones, colonial brick rowhouses, and quaint details like doorknobs and window boxes—a charming, quiet step back in time.
“The oldest residential street in the US, baby.”
– Not For Tourists
Fodor's "This alley is the oldest continuously occupied residential street in America, dating back to 1702." Full review
Lonely Planet "The tiny, cobblestone alleyway – a little slice of colonial America in miniature – is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied street in the USA." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Named for its mid-18C owner, blacksmith Jeremiah Elfreth, this charming block-long alleyway dates back to the early 18C." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the prettiest streets is Elfreth’s Alley, a stone-lined pedestrian way lined with homes built in the 18th century. " Full review
Afar Magazine "A quaint quiet street with houses dating back to the beginning of America!" Full review
Where "Visitors can stroll the cobblstoned way named for Jeremiah Elfreth, taking in such quaint details as brass doorknobs, small-paned windows with window boxes and brickwork." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S. " Full review
Frommer's "The modern Benjamin Franklin Bridge shadows Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America." Full review
New York Times "Elfreth's Alley is a cobblestone lane with 18th-century houses and colonial vibes. Stroll through the adjacent Old City neighborhood in search of more colonial vibes, past the Betsy Ross..."
Lonely Planet "Fork located on Market St – conveniently close to Elfreth's Alley, another neat Old City spot that's worth a peek. Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia is referred to as the nation's oldest..."
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