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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the shock of what life was like behind the huge, cold walls of the former Moundsville penitentiary. It is in the National Historic Register, and encompasses over 10 acres. This Gothic-style prison was constructed during the Civil War era and remained open until 1995.

PRISION TOURS:
April - November, Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
December through March by appointment only.
Closed on all holidays.
Night and evening tours are conducted on weekends by appointment only.

Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children $5.00, children under 5 free. Group tours available by appointment.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Festival Of Ideas - Moundsville

10:00am - 9:00pm
Heritage event to promote new educational technology and small home-based businesses. Includes craft shows, annual cook-off, heritage demonstrations and collectibles auction.
Free parking, free admission.
I-70 West to I-470 West take 2

Moundsville, WV Other Events

Dungeon of Horrors! - Moundsville

Dare to Survive! Be introduced to one on the scariest places behind bars! You will experience the fright of being locked up in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors! NEW FOR THIS SEASON: CASKET RIDES!

Moundsville, WV Other Attractions

Moundsville Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Moundsville, WV Golf Courses

Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Ghost Hunts

At 8 pm on your scheduled night, enter the gates of what was once one of the bloodiest prisons in America for an hour-long guided tour of the facility. At 9

Moundsville, WV Other Attractions

Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Tours

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the shock of what life was like behind the huge, cold walls of the former Moundsville penitentiary. It is in the National Historic Register, and encompasses over 10

Moundsville, WV Tours

Things to do near Moundsville, WV

Dungeon of Horrors! - Moundsville

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The Wellsburg Amazing Race

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Tomlinson Run State Park - Hancock County Oldtime Fair

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