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Eastern State Penitentiary

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Best timeApr–May & Oct
Set inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
In season~68°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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28–88°F
Fares from$301
Nearest airportPHL
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Eastern State Penitentiary
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightNov · 54%
WarmestJul · 88°F
WettestJul
Best windowApr–May & Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A crumbling Gothic prison that once held Al Capone, now famously haunted.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Statue of Liberty
78 mi away
Ellis Island
78 mi away
World Trade Center
80 mi away
New York Stock Exchange
80 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Eastern State Penitentiary?

The best time to visit Eastern State Penitentiary is April–May & October, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Where is Eastern State Penitentiary?

Eastern State Penitentiary is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The nearest major airport is PHL.

What is Eastern State Penitentiary known for?

A crumbling Gothic prison that once held Al Capone, now famously haunted.

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