You don't have to play Monopoly to go to jail here in the Boise area! For a whole whooping $5 dollars you can enter the world of prison. The Old Idaho State Penitentiary was in complete operation from the year 1870 to 1973.
The Old Idaho State Penitentiary has a over 20 different locations to visit within its great stone walls, these locations include everything from the front door to the dinning hall, Solitary Confinement to the Women's Ward. Most locations are outside, so beware and wear a coat!
You first sight is the turn keys, warden's office, and sliding jail doors to keep you safe. You then travel around the rose gardens, the old cafeteria, solitary confinement and much much more. Biggest things need to be seen on your tour is the solitary confinement and the jail cells.
And if you like WWI or WWII or weapons, you will enjoy the donated J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit. This exhibit has historic memorabilia "From Bronze Age artifacts to 15th and 16th century swords, from 500 year old firearms to modern automatic weapons, this exhibit shares the story of arms and their relationship to events throughout history." It is pretty amazing! That is all I have to say.
For more information and directions you can visit the Old Idaho State Penitentiary web page at:
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