Eastern State Penitentiary

Ever wondered what an old-school American prison was like? Take a tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary. This building opened in 1829 and was used until 1971. When it first opened, this prison was considered a revolutionary concept in justice. During the first several years of this building, prisoners always wore hoods to prevent them from being recognized by other prisoners, which allowed them to return to society in a more elegant way after their incarceration.

One of its most famous prisoners was Al Capone, who, due to his status and wealth, was afforded a pretty swanky cell.

The other cells, were not quite as picture-esque.

A self-guided tour is offered for this facility, but they also offer guided tours throughout the day with various topics for each one. Also, during October, they hold special Halloween tours called "Terror Behind The Walls".

One thing is for certain...you should be glad you were never a prisoner here!