Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
4.7 (2,546)museum
4.7 (2,546)$40.00 – $79.00
A sprawling Gothic-style prison featuring atmospheric cell blocks, informative audio tours, and Al Capone's preserved cell.
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This Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction leads visitors through preserved cell blocks, informative exhibits, and a haunted house. Guests explore the grounds via engaging self-guided audio tours that feature narration, alongside dedicated stops like Al Capone's cell. The site spent decades uncared for before being cleared of debris and plants, leaving behind broken walls, old furniture, and atmospheric decay.
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