West Virginia Penitentiary

This guided 90-minute tour walks you through this gothic-style structure and focuses on the main level of our facility.

Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour; you can roam at your own pace and leisure.

Fresh Cut Tree Sales on the front lawn of the penitentiary.

Join all of your favorite Princesses for a Magical afternoon of fun!

Want to see what it is really like to spend the night in prison — but with no living residents? Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own.

If things aren’t spooky enough during the day, you can visit the prison overnight. If you are searching for paranormal activities or just want to experience the penitentiary at midnight, here is a great chance.

Enjoy an evening at the prison during the twilight hours on select Fridays and Saturdays!

Why wait for the weekend to have fun? Get started early with Thriller Thursdays! Spend three thrilling hours with us that you won’t soon forget!

Escape games are a type of adventure game in which you are locked in a themed room with other participants trying to find your way out.

Trick or Treat style event.

Join us on a Nightmarish trip through our Dungeon of Horrors haunted house!

Guided Walk through the northern section of our facility and most known to have paranormal activity. This 45-minute, lights out tour is only offered during our haunted house season.

We’re excited to announce the first West Virginia Penitentiary Horror & Paranormal Convention!