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Barnes vs Elfreth's Alley
Elfreth's Alley and The Barnes Foundation are both recommended by professionals. On balance, The Barnes Foundation is preferred by most professionals compared to Elfreth's Alley. The Barnes Foundation is ranked #1 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 11 sources including Where, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Barnes
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works."
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The number of visitors is strictly limited, and entries are timed, so it is wise to book tickets ahead of time.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exceptionally fine collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early French modern paintings, including works by Cézanne, Degas, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting."
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Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
Fodor's
"While the statistics are impressive—81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 7 Van Goghs, 6 Seurats (and many more)—almost more inspiring is this soaring marble-and-glass museum. "
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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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