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I Stayed In Buffalo Bill’s House This Weekend And Here Are The Photos

I stayed in Buffalo Bill’s House this weekend. Yep. Fictional serial killer and wanna-be-women’s-skin-wearer from the film Silence of the Lambs. Silence of the Lambs is one of my all…

Front View of Buffalo Bill's House

Facing the train tracks, and about 300 feet from a river. Buffalo Bill’s House is in beautiful Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.

I stayed in Buffalo Bill's House this weekend. Yep. Fictional serial killer and wanna-be-women's-skin-wearer from the film Silence of the Lambs. Silence of the Lambs is one of my all time favorite movies. The house the film was shot in is located in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania and was purchased a few years ago by a super fan. The owner did an amazing job renovating the property and making it available to tour, rent and stay.

How It Started

A few years ago I was able to interview the owner of the house, before he began renting the property. HERE's that interview. I've been wanting to visit ever since, and this past weekend we finally did.

An Easy Drive-Able Weekend Trip

We left Philadelphia Saturday morning and stayed overnight. Below are our photos from the trip. Pictured in the photos are myself and my husband Paul, and two other couples, our friends Samantha and Brian and Josh and Sarah. We all had a great time drinking Chianti, watching the films, and posing for photos in "the pit" and around the property. If you're a horror fan or even general fan of the movie, I highly recommend checking out Buffalo Bill's House and staying over. It's not a far drive from our area, and we had a fun time making a weekend of it.

Tours Available Too

The house is open to rent and tour and the 2023 house tours are beginning soon! Tour tickets are now on sale at a pre-sale cost for $59 per ticket but those tickets will go up to $69 soon. The first 2023 Buffalo Bill’s House tour weekend is Mother’s Day (which sold out last year) and the next one is in June is for Father’s Day weekend. What says 'Happy Father's Day' more than a trip to a fictional serial killer's home?

Here are the tour dates:

  • MAY 12,13,14.
  • JUNE 16,17.18
  • JULY 7, 8, 9
  • SEPTEMBER 22. 23 24
  • OCTOBER 28-29

Book Now!

You can also have the house to all to yourself. That's what we did, and we loved it. During the summer I'd imagine the pool would be open too. There's also a canoe rental place practically just across the street. Click HERE for booking and complete details, and check out our many photos from our weekend in Buffalo Bill's house below.

The Entryway to Buffalo Bill's House

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Sign Outside Buffalo Bill's House

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Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti

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This sign hangs in the kitchen of the house. Right next to the door to the basement.


Buffalo Bill's Basement

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When you enter the basement, the song "Goodbye Horses" by Q Lazzarus begins to play and the disco ball begins to spin.


Front View of Buffalo Bill's House

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Facing the train tracks, and about 300 feet from a river. Buffalo Bill's House is in beautiful Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.


Side View Buffalo Bill's House

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Rail Car and In Ground Pool

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Bill Skins Fifth Article

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Working Organ

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Cosplay Coat as Clarice Starling

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There's a green coat in the closet for photos as Clarice Starling.


Old Railcar Outside Buffalo Bill's House

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This rail car is located outside the house and next to the big in ground pool. They really could turn this into a rental property too if they wanted to. It was cool to go inside and check it out.


Buffalo Bill Article Hung

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Buffalo Bill Artwork

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Description of Miniature of Buffalo Bill's House

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Miniature of Buffalo Bill's House

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This was in the cabinet, and so detailed!


Artwork with Real Moth

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Bathroom Soap (Lotion)

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Moths and Butterflies Galore

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Buffalo Bill's Pit

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Fun fact: The pit in Silence of the Lambs was inspired by Philadelphia serial killer Gary Heidnik.


The Pit! Where Buffalo Bill kept Catherine Martin, played by Silence of the Lambs Star Brooke Smith

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A closeup of the pit they built in the basement. There's even audio from the movie playing of Catherine Martin, and Precious and Buffalo Bill while you're in there.


Kristen and Precious in "The Pit"

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Yes, the bucket had lotion.


The Buffalo Bill Six

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The group we visited with. All big fans of the movie, and super fun. Oh, and Precious too.


FBI Academy Sweatshirt

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My attempt at Clarice's FBI Academy Sweatshirt.


Kristen and Paul FBI Trainees

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I embroidered FBI Academy on a few grey sweatshirts for my husband and I to wear. That's the extent of my cosplay efforts, but it was very comfortable!


The Silence of the Lambs Book

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We listened to the audiobook of this on the way to and from the trip. It was SO good. Highly recommend. Lots of new details and an entertaining way to drive.


More Art. Now Showing!

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Upstairs Theater and Game Room

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They could have easily made this another bedroom, but opted to make a really fun theater and game room instead.


Kristen Poses in Her Clarice FBI Sweatshirt

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Watching the Movie IN Buffalo Bill's House

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So cool to watch the movie here. They had all of the films AND books available.


Game Room!

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Greeted by Dr. Lecter

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More Silence of the Lambs Books

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Silence of the Lambs Artwork

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One of a Few Precious Dogs

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There are a few stuffed Precious dogs to use for photo opportunities.


Silence of the Lambs Wallpaper

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Complimentary Gift Basket!

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A super nice basket filled with themed lotion (of course), pop corn, chapstick, magnets and bumper stickers.


It Puts the Lotion on Its Skin..

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Dining Room

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Buffalo Bill's "Sewing Room".

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Klaus

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Some of Buffalo Bill's Moths

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Buffalo Bill's Sewing Machine

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Buffalo Bill China

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More Buffalo Bill Artwork

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Or Else It Gets The Hose Again...

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Pool Table

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Pillows and Art and Details Everywhere

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DVD's of the Films

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Sitting Room

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The house itself is really beautiful.


Harp and Working Organ.

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Clarice Themed Artwork

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More Seating and Firepit

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Back Porch Seating

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Silence of the Lambs Artwork Everywhere

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Silence of the Lambs Artwork of Buffalo Bill

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Dr. Lecter's Charcuterie Board

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Front Door Movie Poster

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Hannibal's Room

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Buffalo Bill Bathroom

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Bring the kids?! Or don't. Up to you.

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Clarice's FBI Credentials

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Clarice's FBI Credentials

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A fun badge for photos.


Buffalo Bill's Room

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FBI Hat

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For more photo opportunities.


More Art in Buffalo Bill's Room

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Secret Stairway from Bedroom

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Nightvision Clarice with a Gun

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Article About the House

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Pretty Moth Hankerchief

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Bedroom Desk

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Clarice's Room

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Film Documents

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Letter to Homeowner

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View From Upstairs

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Facing the train tracks and river.


More Themed Pillows

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Garage Doors

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A three car garage that can easily be made into the famous storage unit in the film. Also (fun fact), once the town Post Office!


Wine and Spirits Nearby

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Super close wine store, with a beer store and restaurant next door. Where else can you purchase your Chianti?


Don't Forget the Chianti!

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"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and nice chianti." Hannibal Lecter


Trudy Not Invited

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Due to the long distance drive (and subject matter) we opted to have Trudy stay at her Grandparents this weekend. She had a blast and came home wearing this new blue bunny tracksuit.

Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.