United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
A historic prison opened in 1829, known for its wagon wheel design and solitary confinement system; now a museum and haunted attraction.
- 2027 Fairmount Avenue
- (215) 236-3300
- http://www.easternstate.org/
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What was once the most expensive prison in the world, is now the ruins of Eastern State Penitentiary, a popular place to explore year-round, but even creepier in October thanks to special programming. Halloween Nights includes four scary haunted houses, a psychedelic walk-through experience, three performances, four themed bars and lounges, plus the chance to explore the former home of the notorious prisoners like “Slick Willie” Sutton and “Scarface” Al Capone.
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