Philadelphia State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary

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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of …

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Feb 5, 2025
Loved it. I had also visited the Missouri State Penitentiary and enjoyed this one as well. I am the type of guy who likes to read every placard, and two hours was not enough for me, although it may…Full review by MichaelTheWanderer
Jan 23, 2025
Eastern State Penitentiary offers a good value 45-minute guided tour. Our guide, Kacey, was very knowledgeable and managed a large crowd with many questions very well. Although there is no on-site pa…Full review by california_usa2020_
Jan 6, 2025
The staff was excellent and although a bit eerie, this was such a cool experience to have while in Philly. Interesting to take a dive into this sad part of the past.Full review by Gary J
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Operated for 142 Years
The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia consists of several buildings that operated for 142 years and housed the likes of Al Capone …
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Cold, Haunted Hallways
Formerly a prison holding the likes of Al Capone, this building is now more of an experience than a museum - take the guided t…
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Meant to Be Humane, Drove Men Insane
Thrust into the middle of urban Philadephia is what looks like a great castle, a massive and haunting building. However, these walls were…
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One of the Most Haunted Buildings
Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) was part of a controversial movement in the early 1800s that advocated the use of solitary confinement an…
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Hauntingly Fun
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. works to preserve and restore the architecture of Eastern State Penitentiary; to make the Pe…
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Rehabilitating Criminals
The Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 with the aim of rehabilitating criminals through solitary confinement. At the time of its openin…
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Looking for a convenient place to store our luggage while we explore the city. Our Airbnb check-in time is 4 o'clock and …
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Looking for a convenient place to store our luggage while we explore the city. Our Airbnb check-in time is 4 o'clock and we are not renting a car for our trip. Looking for a place near Eastern State Penitentiary. Any suggestions?
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Hi, there is a cafe opposite nearby so maybe they would let you leave it. Good luck
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Can u wear leggings at the eastern state penitentiary can you wear a v neck
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Sure. No dress code. Just dress for the weather
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Is it temperature controlled? Heating for winter visits?
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Seating is outdoor. Bundle up during the winter months
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