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Eastern State PenitentiaryHistorical Museum · $$
4.5 6535 reviews on
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Formerly the largest prison facility in America, the Eastern State Penitentiary is now Philadelphia’s major tourist...
MoreFormerly the largest prison facility in America, the Eastern State Penitentiary is now Philadelphia’s major tourist attraction. What was once the most expensive prison in the country now stands in ruins, but that does not stop curious tourists from visiting the attraction. A first-of-its-kind, the penitentiary implemented previously unheard ideas of incarceration, which prioritized reformation over punishment. Today, the vaulted cell blocks and central rotunda invite many a tourists keen on knowing the eventful history of this fascinating establishment. What adds to the curiosity of the masses is the fact that the prison was home to notorious inmates such as ‘Slick Willie’ Sutton and Al Capone. Less
Website: easternstate.org
Phone: (215) 236-3300
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2124 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130-2603 2465.08 mi
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4.5 6535 reviews
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- Elizabeth E07/05/24
  This place reminds all of us of how far we’ve come with humanity and how much more we need to go. The audio was well done, paced well, and informative. Took around an hour. Easy to walk. Couldn’t get... More
- wee_lassy_eats_world07/02/24
  The penitentiary is an imposing building with lots of history and interesting factoids. The audio tour is easy to follow and gives good detail as to what you’re viewing. Flat comfortable shoes are a... More
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