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Eastern State Penitentiary

Fairmount, Philadelphia

What to expect

Take an audio tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, a crumbling 1829 prison that pioneered solitary confinement, including Al Capone's cell.

Opening hours

Opening hours aren’t listed here: check Google Maps before you go.

Good to know

  • Picked by our research (Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site)
  • Indoors: fine on a rainy day

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