Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

Haunt Details:
A Massive Haunted House Inside a Real Prison. Six Attractions Inside the Cellblocks: Blood Yard, Quarantine 4D, Breakout, Lock Down, Machine Shop, Infirmary.

The setting for Terror Behind the Walls is perfect for a haunted attraction. Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a lost world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. This gothic structure, with soaring 30-foot high fortress walls, is intimidating enough during the day. At night, the cellblocks fall into darkness, and the building becomes truly terrifying.

Many people believe that Eastern State Penitentiary is haunted. As early as the 1940s, officers and inmates reported mysterious visions and eerie experiences in the ancient prison.

Terror Behind the Walls consists of six haunted attractions that create a seamless experience. All six attractions are included in one admission price.

Terror Behind the Walls, America’s largest haunted house, is called “perfect for Halloween” by The New York Times, named #1 in the nation by Forbes, and featured on NBC’s TODAY Show. Terror Behind the Walls takes place inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary and is consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in America.

Terror Behind the Walls begins with a critical decision: should you explore the prison and watch the action, or should you mark yourself to truly interact with the denizens of the cellblocks? Those who opt in for true interactivity may be grabbed, held back, sent into hidden passageways, and even removed from their group. They will deal with the consequences of their decision through six long attractions.

Phone:
215-236-3300

Web Site:
http://www.TerrorBehindtheWalls.com

Dates open:
2018 Season:
Oct. 5-7, 1-14, 16-21, 23-31
Nov. 2-4, 9-10

Hours open:
See Web Site

Cost:
Starting at $19

Age range:
We recommend that kids ages 7-12 visit on our Family Nights, held each Sunday until 7:30 pm. (On these nights, kids who get too scared can say, “Monster, be good!”) Kids under the age of seven are not permitted on the site. Visitors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete a waiver for them. You can download a waiver here.

Directions:
Terror Behind the Walls is located at Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. There is no parking available at the penitentiary.

Terror Behind the Walls parking is located at The Philadelphia Zoo’s new parking garage at 3500 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. A Ghost Bus shuttle will take you from the zoo to the penitentiary and back.

Extras:
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