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West Virginia Penitentiary

Moundsville, West Virginia

"Great night time prison tour! "

The West Virginia Penitentiary at night, illuminated by green lights with parked cars in front.

Why we recommend it

Lots of history and haunts in this place!

About this place

This was a stop for Shianne as she loves haunted attractions and saw this on a YouTube video. We did the twilight tour, and it was worth every penny. We got a guided tour, then turned loose to look around on our own. Such a cool experience!

Photo gallery

The West Virginia Penitentiary at night, illuminated by green lights with parked cars in front.
Dimly lit hallway inside the penitentiary, showing empty cells and peeling paint.
Person standing in front of the penitentiary's administration building with a large sign above.
Long corridor in the penitentiary with a door labeled 'CAFETERIA' visible at the end.
Group of people walking through a narrow hallway with cells on either side.
Exterior view of the penitentiary with visitors gathered outside near barbed wire.
Visitor standing in front of the West Virginia Penitentiary sign and building.
Open grassy area inside the penitentiary walls with distant hills.
Dirty prison cell with a metal toilet and stained walls.
Two children harnessed for an adventure activity under a metal structure.

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