Benton, IL: Franklin County Historic Jail Museum

COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading

Philadelphia, PA: Eastern State Penitentiary (Al Capone’s Cell)

COST: Seniors: $12.00 General Admission 13 years & up: $14.00 Children 7-12 years: $10.00 HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *Tours are not recommended for children under 7 years of age. *Admission sales end at 4:00 p.m. *With … Continue reading

New Orleans, LA: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

COST: Depends on fee tour company charges HOURS: Monday – Saturday: check with tour company Sunday: check with tour company NOTES: *You can not enter the cemetery unless you are in a tour group. There are several companies that offer tours; see the list of tour companies here. *Marie Laveau’s … Continue reading

Cripple Creek, CO: Cripple Creek Outlaws & Lawmen Jail Museum

COST: General Admission 13 years & up: $2.00 HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *You can put on inmate costumes for a mug shot type photo. *This is located at high elevation, remember to keep hydrated. *They do sell souvenirs. *Some people believe this location is haunted. LOCATION: … Continue reading

Boise, ID: Old Idaho Penitentiary

COST: Seniors 60 years & older: $4.00 Adults: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $3.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Memorial Day – Labor Day Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Labor Day – Memorial Day Daily: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed most state holidays NOTES: *Museum actually closes … Continue reading