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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 crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row.
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2124 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2603
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- Highest-rated 4-star hotel within 1.1 km of Eastern State PenitentiaryBased on availability on Tripadvisor for 17 November - 18 NovemberEnter dates to see prices699 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 191231.1 km from Eastern State Penitentiary#1 Best Value of 487 Hotels near Eastern State Penitentiary
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- Ben RPalm Beach Gardens, Florida6 contributionsWell worth it!Takes at least 3 hours to see it all. My wife and I had an amazing time and can't stop taking about it 1 week later. Converted her to a haunted house enthusiast. We were surprised by the festival/club atmosphere and impressed at the variety of attractions open at night, including the museum and audio tour, the dance floor, food, story-telling and music. Can skip to those if you have squeemish folks in the group. The various scary attractions take only 5-10 minutes each to walk through and are independently themed and very creatively done. My favorite was Nightmare. The actors are skilled and conscientious (and scary!). Can opt in for interactivity (we didn't because we wanted a milder experience). Criminal justice reform is a present theme in the rest of the penitentiary. The facts (80,000+ Americans are living in solitary confinement) are the scariest part. Could have spent more time! I could see it taking 4+ hours to experience everything.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 October 2023
- Steph SBristol, United Kingdom94 contributionsEnjoyable visit to prisonVisited Eastern State with my parents back in September and loved it, the main audio tour itself isn’t very long but there are lots of additional sections you can listen to. I’d recommend listening to the ones about notorious prisoners such as Al Capone, there’s some great stories there. There are lots of parts of the prison you can explore, which was great, a lot of original features remain and the cells they have reconstructed are beautifully done. Overall a great place to spend a couple of hours.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 October 2023
- sully011Naas, Ireland41 contributionsA must seeAfter seeing the prison on TV so many times I have been wanting to visit for years. It didn't disappoint. We spent ages looking around and found the audio guide very informative. The prison is much bigger than I thought so make sure to allow plenty of time to see everything.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 October 2023
- ShaneSellsSeashells270 contributionsFascinating peek into the past!What a fascinating peek into the past! I was able to find free parking on the street really easy on a Sunday. The massive structure gives medieval vibes from the outside and a clash of upgrades over the decades. The audio tour is very easy to follow and the narrator is very engaging! The spoke like layout makes it easy to navigate. I appreciated the people stationed at the hub areas to answer questions if needed. The facts from The Big Graph were staggering and really an eye opener! Don't miss the exhibit on the tunnel escape and the specimens that were collected at the prison. Of course, Al Capones mack cell is intriguing. Overall, I went with three generations and we all really enjoyed it!Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 October 2023
- Mary FDenver, Colorado6 contributionsInteresting history and interactive siteEnjoyed seeing the jail cells and learning about the history of solitary vs rehabilitation. We chose the guide led tour and I would not recommend that. While you gets some interesting facts not on the audio tour, overall you see and learn less than the audio tour. You can walk the entire jail after the guide led portion end but you miss out on the narration the audio tour gets. Add this to your list but choose audio tour vs guide led.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 October 2023
- RogueTrippersGuelph, Canada5,461 contributionsHistory of Crime and PunishmentSunday Aug 19th Eastern State Penn The oldest penitentiary in the US and considered the oldest in the world. This historic building is located in a very populated area of Philadelphia and stands out as a giant castle. The historic building has long been defunct as a prison, and after many years was allowed to fall into decay. IT has been turned into a museum with a self guided (audio) tour where you can learn the history of the building, some of her stories, learn about her famous residents, and the escapes that were attempted and successful. Visiting the penn will take you quite a bit of time, we were there over 2 hours – and we kind of rushed. This also served as the filming location of many movies, television, and music videos (Tina Turner). You will love exploring this old building with a rich history. Parking is a challenge as there is only street parking available. The cost to enter is not prohibitive at all. Bring a bottle of water – especially when you visit in summer – it is hot and dry as it is kid of outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes – avoid sandals – because the ground is rough and gravelly – and can be rough on the feet.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 November 2023
- WPLandryFairfax, Virginia590 contributionsOne of the best self-guided tours I've ever takenOne thing to know before going is that you need to be properly dressed for the weather. We went in November and it wasn't a particularly cold day, BUT inside the walls of the prison, it was drastically colder than outside in the sunlight. Just wanted to put that out there so others dress a bit better than we did! That piece aside, I would definitely reccomend a visit here if this is something you find interesting. The self-guided audio tour is very well done. It walks you through the prison in the way that a live tour guide would. It is easy to follow along and navigate based on the map and descriptions in the audio guide. There is A LOT to see and learn. If you really want to get the most of your visit, plan to be there for several hours meandering around and learning as much as you can. There is a lot of information. On the other hand, the audio guide is broken down into the main aspects of the prison and the additional features, so if you don't have a lot of time, you could just see the main parts and still feel like you learned a lot about it. Walking around is easy. There is one area with a set of stairs, but it is an optional viewing area, not required to continue along the tour.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 January 2024
- Alistair McDermidEdinburgh, United Kingdom6 contributionsA Surreal ExperienceThis is a really surreal experience. The history and trauma of this place are as plain for anyone to see. We left feeling strange about what we had just experienced, but fulfilled by what was such a brilliant visitor experience. We did the guided tour with Gary. Not only was he incredibly well informed and factual about the prison, but he was able to project the stories of the prison in a way that made it extremely personal to my partner and I. He handled what are extremely sensitive and often controversial subjects in a gracious and polite way. He was one hell of a good guy and I'm so glad it was him that did our tour. Keep rockin, Gary.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 January 2024
- SDB4New Jersey3,164 contributionsEducational and interesting experienceMy family visited the penitentiary on a sunny (but cold) winter afternoon. It's shocking to see what appears to be a castle/medieval fort rise up in the middle of the city. There was a line to get in, but it moved quickly. We opted for the self-guided tour, but once we were done with that portion, we spent some time walking throughout and listening to the other topics of interest posted. (ex: women and children, Al Capone, the escape, the art installations, etc) There's a strong educational component, that's eye opening and heartbreaking at the same time. The information was presented in various formats, all of which captured our interests. Philadelphia is filled with the history of our nation, and this is another piece we highly recommend visiting.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 21 February 2024
- Swoozy12318 contributionsEaster Sunday At Eastern State PenitentiaryWhat a great place. We booked on to the free tour and our guide Jerome was just amazing. His tour was fun, educational, interactive and we were all encouraged to ask questions as we went. An outstanding guide and human being. Highly recommend. We went as a family of three with our 16 year old son and all of us enjoyed the experience. There are restroom facilities and a small shop with some great merchandise. There was no cafe.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 31 March 2024
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