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Elfreth's Alley vs Philadelphia Zoo
Elfreth's Alley and Philadelphia Zoo are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Elfreth's Alley scores significantly higher than Philadelphia Zoo. Elfreth's Alley is ranked #7 in Philadelphia with accolades from 9 publications including Michelin Guide, Atlas Obscura and Frommer's.
Elfreth's Alley
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124 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Fodor's
"This alley is the oldest continuously occupied residential street in America, dating back to 1702."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The tiny, cobblestone alleyway – a little slice of colonial America in miniature – is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied street in the USA."
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Not For Tourists
"The oldest residential street in the US, baby."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Named for its mid-18C owner, blacksmith Jeremiah Elfreth, this charming block-long alleyway dates back to the early 18C."
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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. "
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Philadelphia Zoo
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3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Fodor's
"It's small and well landscaped enough to feel pleasantly intimate, and the naturalistic habitats allow you to get close enough to hear the animals breathe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The country's oldest zoo has tigers, pumas, polar bears – you name it – in naturalistic habitats."
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Not For Tourists
"Monkeys are funny."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Modeled on a Victorian pleasure garden, the grounds feature paths that ramble past more than 1,700 animals from around the globe."
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Be sure to see the rare white lions, the Primate House, and endangered species in the Rare Animal House.
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"America's first zoo is a Victorian-landscaped, 42-acre area housing more than 1,300 animals in naturalistic habitats."
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