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West Virginia Penitentiary

Historical and Paranormal Tours in Moundsville, WV

FEATURED TOURS

WHERE HISTORY MEETS MYSTERY!

Built in 1866 and decommissioned in 1995, this former state penitentiary now offers day tours, paranormal investigations, escape rooms, a haunted house in October, and large events in our event center!

ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES IN WEST VIRGINIA

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West Virginia Penitentiary tour

The location is amazing! Whether you are looking for a paranormal experience or just a historical one, this place never disappoints! Our tour guide, Chuck, was wonderful as well.

– Miriam C. | TripAdvisor
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History tour

We had a great time. We took the history tour and were very pleased. Our tour guide Jason was excellent. The tour was very informative and we saw many different parts of the prison. Would definitely recommend.

– Amy J. | TripAdvisor
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Overnight Ghost Hunt

Had a great time attending the overnight ghost hunt. Prison is beautiful and so creepy! You will not be disappointed we had a lot of activity.

– Amy F. | TripAdvisor
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Escape the pen was awesome!!!

This escape run was so much fun!! We enjoyed every part of it !! It was so exciting and we were happy to escape and save lefty!!

– Kaytlin S. | TripAdvisor