We were told about this place by a resident who happened to be at our bus stop earlier in the day. It’s worth a wander if you are in the area. It’s hard for us to be too enthusiastic about a street and housing that is historical in the USA but is slightly part of the norm back home. Notwithstanding I applaud the residents who have ensured this area is preserved to retain its historical significance

Worth a quick stop. Very neat place and people do actually live there. It felt surreal when a man walked out of his house while we were admiring it, does not take long at all and this is free. Ver close to Betsy Ross’s house and grave and Benjamin Franklin’s grave.

The oldest residential street in the United States is worth a visit for those interested in history. It gives you a good idea of how people lived in the early 1700s. It helps to have a guide or at least a good guide book during your visit.

Elfreth's Alley has some classic examples of early American row houses (continuously occupied since ~1730) near the main Independence Mall and all the historic museums. Walking past the homes is a nice experience, particularly if you were already in the area (Betsy Ross' home is ~1 block away). Note if you visit on a weekend, the one home that's restored as a Museum is also open for visitor.

This short narrow street is a small neighborhood that has been preserved as it was back in the 1700’s. The homes were built between the early 1700’s to early 1800’s….. making it the old exisiting residential street in the US. Interestingly enough, all the homes are occupied by actual residents. You will only end up spending about 15-20 minutes here, but it is very much worth checking it out and view how Philadelphians lived up to 300 years ago.

Definitely check this out while you're in Philadelphia. Very charming. Museum was closed when we were there but still worth going. Will only take you 15-20 minutes. One house had posted in their window the different people that lived there in the 1700 - 1800's.

I was excited to see this street but didn’t end up spending much time. There were so many tourists that it felt intrusive to residents. I guess you know what you’re getting into when you live on the oldest street in the U.S. but this was like hundreds of people on a super narrow street.

We happened about this street and it wouldn't have left impact. However @3:00pm we saw a little history museum that is only opened until 4:00pm on Friday, Sat & Sun. You got to go into these small houses to see how people lived & conducted businesses. The volunteer Docents were great & we felt like we lucked out. Actual people mostly live there.