10. “My experience here was fantastic! Great gym facilities and fitness programs. Also gay friendly”
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary may have reputation among civvies for being something of a pit, a place you do not want to end up, even in a nightmare. Of course, you wouldn’t know it from the reviews from former patrons. One review from Grant Moberly was simply ecstatic. He wrote, “My experience here was fantastic! Great gym facilities and fitness programs. Also gay friendly” followed by a thumbs up emoji. Very forward thinking Leavenworth.
11. “Really enjoyed my stay here. Comfortable room with lots of light. Hosts were very welcoming. Will definitely be back.” Kevin DeWynne, Folsom State Prison
It was country crooner Johnny Cash (certified genius) who immortalized Folsom State Prison in “Folsom Prison Blues,” an ode to the men who serve time behind bars. Of course, that song may not have gained traction if it was known how lovely Folsom is. Kevin DeWynne declared, “Really enjoyed my stay here. Comfortable room with lots of light. Hosts were very welcoming. Will definitely be back.”
12. San Quentin State Prison’s North Block, in particular, is a really great community.
The reviews for San Quentin are all over the map. While the prison is home to some of the worst offenders that California has produced, there are several glowing reviews on Yelp, including one from a Daniel M. who said that North Block, in particular, is a really great community. Yet another review praised the institution’s great year-round weather and its policy of handing free food.
