Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

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Attractions - Historic Homes and Buildings

AmericaÆs most historic prison, the Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world. No longer a home to prisoners such as bank robber Slick Willie Sutton and gangster Al Capone, today the Eastern State Penitentiary offers a comprehensive visitor experience. A trip to Eastern State includes an audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi and a hands-on experience that allows visitors to unlock an escape-proof cell door in addition to other activities. In the fall, Eastern State also offers one of the scariest haunted houses in the country, Terror Behind the Walls.

This attraction is a stop on the Philly Phlash!

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Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 1.69 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 0.79 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 1.23 miles