Resembling a medieval castle, this prison opened in 1829 as a state-of-the-art penitentiary. Its hub-and-spoke floor plan was designed to minimize contact among prisoners. Well-known "guests" included Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. Closed in 1970, it reopened for guided tours in the mid-1990s. During the fall, a popular Haunted House tour is available in the evening. Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm. Closed December-March. US$9 adults, US$4 children ages 7-12 (children younger than 7 not admitted). 22nd Street at Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia. Phone 215-236-3300. http://www.easternstate.org.
