In 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State …
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Nov 27, 2024
We had family visiting from California. It was the day before Thanksgiving and it was cold. It was not crowded at all. Our tour guide, Abby, was excellent! She told several stories of the residen…Full review by Crazycruiser59
Nov 6, 2024
The penitentiary is certainly very interesting but if you have ANY interest in military history and weaponry, the Weapons Museum in the back of the compound is A1 fantastic. Not large but showcasing…Full review by ESVoogd
Oct 19, 2024
My husband and I visited on Saturday October 12th. We took a tour of the penitentiary and our guide Eric, was amazing! We learned so much from him and especially enjoyed his stories about some of the…Full review by KCJ44
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Is there a parnormal tour. What r the hours and how much does it cost. My wife and i are come up for wknd trip from ohio going to spring game wanted to see this site. Thx
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I believe there is one around Halloween on Friday's if I remember correctly.
Most of the tour is at ground level on level paved surface. one or two areas are up stairs, but you can go around them. If you go during summer, check the temp. and bring a bottle of water.
We also offer guided tours on a regular basis. Visitors should call ahead for the most up-to-date tour schedule. Self-guided tours are always available during our regular business hours.