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Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Island
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San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 705-5555
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The Rock
No longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is part of the National Park Service and is a must-see for visitors to the city. Once on the island, you will certainly be captivated by its history and its incredible beauty. Take your camera because regardless of the view, a photo opportunity awaits. Also, dress in layers (even during the summer months) because the island can be breezy and inside the prison walls it is cold and damp. If you want to scare your kiddies into good behavior, there is a cellhouse audio tour of Alcatraz; for more info check out the website. Ferries to Alcatraz depart from Pier 33, run by Alcatraz Cruises. See website for up-to-date schedule and complete visitation particulars.
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crime, historic, history, museum, park, police
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By Liran20
8 days
Enjoy this bi-focused trip. First to the big city of San Francisco with a quick stop in San Jose & then off to discover the truly magnificent wonders of Yosemite.
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By LiliChen40
11 days
12-Day road trip from San Jose traveling north to San Francisco, then east to South Lake Tahoe & Reno, then northwest to Redding where you'll visit the Lassen Volcanic National Park. This trip will take you from spectacular man-made structures to "Oh Wow!" natural structures.
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23 people reviewed Alcatraz Island (1-20 out of 23)
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at 2:31PM May 21, 2009
Audio tour is really good. The evening tours are also awesome because there are special presentation you don't get to see during the day.
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at 5:46PM March 26, 2009
An awesome piece of history of the United States.
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at 7:18PM February 22, 2009
MUST BOOK WEEKS AHEAD TO RESERVE A TOUR. :)
It's on the list for this year. Missed it a couple years' back
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at 1:55PM December 16, 2008
cold & windy place
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at 12:37PM December 2, 2008
so spooky when there's fog.......
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at 1:05PM November 10, 2008
I have only stood on the shore looking at it--have always wanted to take the tour, but it has never worked out. Maybe someday!
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at 12:47PM June 30, 2008
Very interesting and spooky too. Just as you see it on the telly
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at 11:59AM June 11, 2008
Took the night tour. The stories about the island's history is really interesting. You can take great pictures of the city while on the ferry.
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at 3:49PM June 10, 2008
Tour was very well done and informative. It is a sad place.
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at 8:27AM May 18, 2008
i travel here all the time we have freinds there its one of the best places ive been to
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at 2:26PM April 21, 2008
scary!!
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at 7:31AM April 17, 2008
Haunting and mesmerizing. I went on the night tour run by the government and got to sit in solitaire in the dark alone. The history of the place is great. Standing in the steps of the escapees and their route to freedom felt very surreal.
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at 10:38PM April 2, 2008
Creepy and cool at the exact same time. Just don't go when it's dark and you're alone
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at 6:14AM March 18, 2008
Fascinating history.
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at 12:25PM March 1, 2008
Very blustery and creepy.
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at 6:54PM February 29, 2008
an amazing place...a little eerie
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at 8:54PM February 12, 2008
A spooky place!
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at 5:17AM January 27, 2008
i was really young, but i had a blast.
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at 12:15AM January 23, 2008
Neat to take the ferry & go on a self-guided tour.
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at 1:19PM January 13, 2008
great story....
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