November 5, 2012
Halloween may be over, but the frightening festivals aren’t. Eastern State Penitentiary’s iconic and award-winning haunted house, Terror Behind the Walls, has another week to go until it closes for the rest of the year. So make sure you take advantage. An extraordinary theatrical production, Terror Behind the Walls features Hollywood-quality sets, custom-designed props, animatronics [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
Note: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there’s a chance that some of the fright fests might no longer be happening or will be changing dates, so be sure to call and double-check before you head out that the event of your choice is still going down. You can also follow #OpenInPHL on Twitter. Whether [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»October 16, 2012
Think you have what it takes to be a ghost-hunter? The nation’s longest lived-on street is hosting a night of spirit seeking and paranormal investigating on Saturday night, October 20. Join the Elfreth’s Alley Museum and the Oakford Paranormal Society for a special investigation of the three-century-year-old alley. Get hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment led [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
There’s no better place than Philadelphia if you’re in search of some of the most eccentric and authentic Halloween celebrations on offer anywhere. One of the oldest cities in the country doesn’t hold back on frightening encounters — this is considered one of the most haunted regions of North America. But whether you’re looking for [...]
Read more»September 6, 2012
The iconic Halloween attraction that people come from around the entire globe to see is returning for a bolder-than-ever 2012 season in just two weeks on September 21. Eastern State Penitentiary’s terrifying “Terror Behind The Walls” is turning the fright factor up a notch this year with several enhancements that will ensure a night to [...]
Read more»April 24, 2012
Ghost hunters everywhere know that we’re rapidly approaching Walpurgisnacht, or Witches’ Night Out, the age-old German holiday that marks the half way point to Halloween. To observe this supernatural celebration when paranormal spirits roam freely, Ghost Tours of Philadelphia is hosting a spine-chilling tour of Grumblethorpe Historic Site in Germantown on Saturday, April 28 at [...]
Read more»December 19, 2011
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia is presenting the 2nd annual New Year’s Eve Ghost Tour at the Powel House, long considered one of the most haunted homes in Society Hill. This entertaining evening (so popular last year that they’ve added an additional tour, on December 30) comes complete with a mysterious candlelight tour of the colonial-era [...]
Read more»November 28, 2011
This Thursday, December 1 marks the opening of the latest installment of seasonal fun at Eastern State Penitentiary: the annual Winter Adventure Tours. This year’s tours provide an hour-long look at the historic prison, including a glimpse at Death Row, the massive central surveillance hub and a walk through Al Capone’s infamous cell. Visitors will [...]
Read more»November 9, 2011
If you have yet to make it to Fairmount for Eastern State Penitentiary’s epic, rated-best-in-the-country Terror Behind The Walls, or want to get in one more scare, this weekend is the time to do it. The spookfest ends its 2011 season, its 20th anniversary, this Saturday, November 12. For the special closing night event, the [...]
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