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Boo! Four Haunted Houses Outside The City

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Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, PA What better place to get spooked than an actual abandoned penitentiary. A staple for 22 years, you'll find Terror behind the Walls at this Philadelphia prison which opened in 1829 and once housed Al Capone. With stone walls inside a castle-like fortress, you'll go through six attractions, weaving through original cell blocks. You might be grabbed, separated from your group and moved into secret passageways, while going through sections including the infirmary, the machine shop, lock down and night watch, where you'll meander through the pitch blackness. A highly touted 3-D movie is an added element. Many believe that the 11 acre prison is haunted, and 60 paranormal groups investigate the site each year. You'll find out for yourself if it's possessed.

 

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It's our third edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. A few times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your trips more enjoyable. So sit back, dream of your next journey and let us know if you have any hints for us—email [email protected].

As the pumpkins glow and the leaves fall, there's something prickly in the air, and it's not just a cold chill. With Halloween on the way, it's time to get your spook on. Anyone looking for a good fright won't have to drive too far for a scare.

If you dare, here are four haunted houses to frighten you in driving distance of the city.

Deborah Abrams Kaplan writes about travel for the New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Shape, Family Fun, Continental and Bankrate.com. She covers New York area day trips and reviews at her JerseyKids.net site. Every fall, Kaplan drags her family to the middle of a giant corn maze before anyone is allowed decipher the map with red film. Those who don't complain get apple cider doughnuts at the end. You can find her at Twitter @JerseyKids or Facebook.

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