Eastern State Penitentiary
A hauntingly beautiful ruined 1829 prison that pioneered solitary confinement.
Don't miss at Eastern State Penitentiary
- ◆ The crumbling cellblocks
- ◆ Al Capone's cell
- ◆ Gothic architecture
Insider tip
The audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi is excellent.
Eastern State Penitentiary — visitor questions
What is Eastern State Penitentiary known for?
A hauntingly beautiful ruined 1829 prison that pioneered solitary confinement. Highlights include: The crumbling cellblocks; Al Capone's cell; Gothic architecture.
Where is Eastern State Penitentiary?
Eastern State Penitentiary is in Fairmount, Philadelphia — 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130. More info: https://www.easternstate.org
Any tips for visiting Eastern State Penitentiary?
The audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi is excellent.
Can Chauffyr take me to Eastern State Penitentiary?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Eastern State Penitentiary and between every stop on your Philadelphia itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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