Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, Eastern State Penitentiary now stands as a hauntingly beautiful ruin. Known for its grand architecture and pioneering design, it once housed notorious criminals like Al Capone. The penitentiary introduced a radical new system of solitary confinement, a model that influenced prison architecture worldwide. Today, visitors can explore its crumbling cell blocks and eerie corridors, learning about the history of incarceration in America. The audio tour, narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, brings the history to life, and the penitentiary’s haunted attractions in October draw thrill-seekers from all over the country.