Never was into history for the sake of just looking at a street. There isn't much there. Why bother?

A very stylish and historical corner of history, which takes you to the past far beyond the bell and independence. Risidents still live here, so you can't see what is inside the houses, but there is a small house served as a tiny visitor center. Take some time and visit here, it would be pleasant.

The lucky folks who live on this tiny narrow lane very near the Ben Franklin Bridge are dwelling in the middle of early American history. The red brick construction on this street is rather beautiful and evocative of a long-gone era in time. A stroll on its one block transports one back over 300 years to the colonial period. You... More

This was my 2nd visit to Philly and my 2nd time to this alley. I wish more neighborhoods in the USA were like this, like the ones you see in old parts of Europe.

What a fun thing to see. Great experience and a good slice of American History, If you're in the area be sure to add this to your stop. Really cute and just a good experience.

Great place to get a sense of Colonial Philadelphia. The street is narrow, so don't even try to drive, but you can feel the warmth of the old city. Betsy Ross is just around the corner, too.

Stop in while exploring this area and the restaurants on Market Street and/or Penn's Landing and the riverfront.

It didn't help that when we eventually found this location, it was pouring with rain. Interesting but not outstanding.

If you want to get a great feel for the historical nature of Philly then visit this location. The feel of the place simply surrounds you with a sense of the time when there were no cars, buses and trains to make too much noise and the ambience of the window flower boxes and the cobblestone streets along with the... More