Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Eastern State Penitentiary Tours

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Old, imposing prison has always been a choice destination for tourists and ghost-hunters.

Address:: 2124 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Directions:: Northwest edge of downtown. I-676/Vine St. Expressway to Benjamin Franklin Parkway exit, turn north onto 22nd St., pass the Museum of Art on the left and continue five blocks north to Fairmount Ave.
Hours:: Daily 10 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4) (Call to verify)
Phone:: 215-236-3300

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Old, imposing prison has always been a choice destination for tourists and ghost-hunters. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [06/18/2009]

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Ancient American Penitentiary Goes Hands-On

Eastern State Penitentiary: Some travelers seek out atmosphere by visiting Paris or Rome. We've always enjoyed the pungent terror ambiance that can be found in old, moss-grown American prisons. [03/14/2011] Complete Story...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary: A tour of a historic prison where the art of isolation was perfected. Watch Video.

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Eastern State Penitentiary

As I visited in December, I took one of their "winter adventure" tours. Such a creepy/interesting place, made even more so by the frigid temperatures! Definitely worth a look for the architecture and beautifully decaying cell blocks.

There's a little exhibit near the gift shop about past prisoners (including a dog!) and the prison's "isolation" techniques on inmates.

Very chilling -- pun intended. [Paige Mano, 08/20/2010]

Eastern State Penitentiary Tours

The audio tour is very informative and doesn't limit your tour by forcing you to go in a specific order. We spent 3 hours just walking around and loved it! Awesome place to visit. [Joe Strollo, 08/02/2010]

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