Eastern State Penitentiary

History museum · Fairmount

12

@cntraveler
39,348 Postcards · 5,317 Cities

The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia, From Art Galleries to Medical Museums | Condé Nast Traveler

"Eastern State Penitentiary, where crime boss Al Capone famously served time, was once considered the future of America's corrections: It was the most expensive prison constructed and was considered revolutionary. It's impossible to enter without getting the chills. With its imposing Gothic architecture, crumbling walls, and somber history, the building has a haunted feel. Yet it's possible to find beauty within the cracks—there's a reason why it's so photogenic and frequently pulls double-duty as a film location." - Nancy DePalma

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-museums-in-philadelphia
Alamy

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA Get directions

easternstate.org
@easternstatepen

12 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

Jewish restaurant · Queen Village

Jewish deli with huge portions, 100+ years of history

24 Postcards

Mi Pal's Deli

Deli · Girard Estate

Italian hoagies, cheesesteaks, burgers, hot dishes, deli meats

4 Postcards

Win Win Coffee

Coffee shop · Northern Liberties

Local espresso, craft cocktails, Detroit-style pizza, fried chicken

3 Postcards

Avenue Steaks & Pizza

American restaurant · Lower Moyamensing

Creative cheesesteaks, late-night slices & amazing fries

4 Postcards

Small Oven Pastry Shop & Porco's Porchetteria

Sandwich shop · Point Breeze

Pastries, porchetta sandwiches, and unique soft serve flavors

20 Postcards

Jerry's Bar

Bar & grill · Northern Liberties

Refined bistro fare, whiskey focus, and salvaged artifact decor.

7 Postcards

El Merkury

Guatemalan restaurant · Rittenhouse

Central American street food, pupusas, taquitos, tostadas, churros

23 Postcards

Crust Vegan Bakery

Bakery · Manayunk

Vegan bakery with pastries, cookies, cakes & ice cream

17 Postcards

Interstate Drafthouse

Bar · Fishtown

Craft beer, creative pub fare, and iced-tea cocktails

4 Postcards

L'Anima

Italian restaurant · Schuylkill

Contemporary Italian standards with pizza, seafood, tasting menu

15 Postcards