“Halloween Nights” and Al Capone’s Speakeasy
It’s a Thriller. Tour America’s Most Historic Prison. See the cellblocks, Death Row, Al Capone’s Cell, underground punishment cells and more! Then as night falls, it’s a festive, fright-filled, happy little party in the Big House . It’s “Halloween Nights” in the Pen with 15 fun-filled activities, including two haunted houses, four walkthrough experiences, two live performances, four themed bars and lounges and special effect laser shows.
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Laughter Roll with these two eclectic and whimsical museums. Washington’s Mansion on O Street has 100 rooms and 70 secret doors. it’s filled with art, history and mystery. Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum is a place that defies convention, it’s surprising and delighting, and offers hope and wonder.
St Michaels, Maryland
St. Michaels was once a Colonial village known for oystering and shipbuilding. Its harbor and some homes date back to the mid-1600’s. Worth noting, it is home to the renowned Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum where you can immerse yourself in our maritime history. Come visit this picturesque harbor on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Hagley Museum & Winterthur
Any visit to the Brandywine Valley should begin at Hagley — what you discover here will put your entire trip into context. It is here that the du Pont family first settled in America, built their first home, and began the black powder manufacturing business that became the foundation for all the other du Pont enterprises in the world. The continuing legacy of Hagley and the early family can then be explored in the splendor of Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and Nemours.