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Elfreth's Alley
Hours of Operation
- Open Mar - Oct: Tue. and Sun. noon - 5:00 p.m.; Wed. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Nov - Feb: Thurs. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5:00 p.m.
126 Elfreths Alley
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Description
Established in the early 1700s, Elfreth's Alley is the oldest active residential street in the United States. Today, the Alley is both a private neighborhood and a popular tourist attraction; visitors are allowed inside attractions such as the Chairmaker's House and the museum house. Each year in Jun...
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Established in the early 1700s, Elfreth's Alley is the oldest active residential street in the United States. Today, the Alley is both a private neighborhood and a popular tourist attraction; visitors are allowed inside attractions such as the Chairmaker's House and the museum house. Each year in June, the private residences open their doors as well, to celebrate Fete Day, which also includes historical reenactments in the streets, and other festivities. Elfreth's Alley is located in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, a few blocks east of the National Constitution Center.
Admission Details
Adults $5; Children (6-18) $1; Children under 6 are free.
Features
museum, historic, regional, tours, family-friendly, architecture
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