Eastern State Penitentiary
Have you ever wanted to visit the very same penitentiary where alleged mobster Al Capone was once held? Well, if you are going to be visiting the Philadelphia area with a tour bus group, you can have your chance. This is where you will find the historical Eastern State Penitentiary that was founded so many years ago back in 1829. What you may not know about this famous prison is that it was actually designed by the Quakers as a places that was supposed to use isolation to reform the incarcerated inmates.
When you embark on your journey through the Eastern State Penitentiary, you will be able to take an audio-guided tour that will tell you all about life in the prison many years ago. In addition to that, there are several artistic installments that you may find quite enjoyable along the way through the hallways. Depending on the time of year that you visit, there are often special events to take place. One of the more popular events happens to be Terror Behind the Walls, which takes place nightly right around Halloween.
Located right on 2124 Fairmount Avenue, you will find this interesting and historical setting. The hours that you may stop by for your very own informative visit are from 10:00AM until 5:00PM every day of the week. The only closings are on the major national holidays and segments during the colder months. The price of admission is only $9 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens and $4 for children ages 7 through 12. Children under the age of 7 are never permitted into the penitentiary.
When you embark on your journey through the Eastern State Penitentiary, you will be able to take an audio-guided tour that will tell you all about life in the prison many years ago. In addition to that, there are several artistic installments that you may find quite enjoyable along the way through the hallways. Depending on the time of year that you visit, there are often special events to take place. One of the more popular events happens to be Terror Behind the Walls, which takes place nightly right around Halloween.
Located right on 2124 Fairmount Avenue, you will find this interesting and historical setting. The hours that you may stop by for your very own informative visit are from 10:00AM until 5:00PM every day of the week. The only closings are on the major national holidays and segments during the colder months. The price of admission is only $9 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens and $4 for children ages 7 through 12. Children under the age of 7 are never permitted into the penitentiary.
