Eastern State Penitentiary

"Take a tour, buy a t-shirt. Get the daylights scared out of you."

"Tour this massive former prison where Al Capone spent time. Autumn brings the popular Halloween-themed “Terror Behind the Walls” tours." Full review

"Do some time here yourself, wandering through the stark interior and learning about the fascinating history of this unique site." Full review

"Literally, the big house. Sprawling, 11-acre (4-hectare) Gothic complex with church-like cells, built in 1829 under the theory solitary confinement is good for the soul." Full review

"Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, Eastern State Penitentiary is now a haunting, crumbling, abandoned place remembered for its notorious captives." Full review

"World's first "penitentiary," meant to be humane, drove men insane. " Full review

"A visit to the Eastern State Penitentiary, near Philadelphia, is interesting on more than one count." Full review

"This massive Gothic-styled fortress, now mostly in ruins, was built almost 200 years ago in 1829." Full review

"It was the most expensive prison constructed...with its imposing Gothic architecture, crumbling walls, and somber history the building has a haunted feel." Full review

"Built in the Gothic architectural style, this decommissioned prison once housed Al Capone, and is allegedly one of the most haunted places in America"