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1. Alcatraz Water Tower – Alcatraz Gardens loop from Fisherman's Wharf

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Caro "Bandit"

January 7, 2020

Alcatraz is a classic sightseeing spot if you are visiting San Francisco. You can stroll around the island and take a look into the prison building as well as the administration.

JR56

May 12, 2020

Once made famous by such notorious inmates as Al "Scarface" Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert "Birdman" Stroud, Alcatraz remains a sobering sight years after the prison closed. Standing on the windswept, often mist-shrouded island and gazing at the stunning city skyline so close yet so far (the waters here are freezing and treacherous), it's easy to imagine how the inmates felt who were incarcerated in this federal penitentiary between 1934 and 1963. Every day, early morning, morning and afternoon trips to the island with a visit to the cell building are offered. You can also borrow audio guides in several languages that explain the prison during your visit, supplemented by original sounds from former inmates and guards. These commentaries are as mesmerizing as they are chilling, lending the tour remarkable depth. If the prison doesn't seem spooky enough during the day, you can also visit it after dark.

A visit to The Rock isn't all dark, however: the island, steeped in history, is also the site of the first lighthouse and fort built by US troops on the west coast. On a clear day, Alcatraz offers a magnificent all-round view.

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Caro "Bandit"

January 7, 2020

Famous lighthouse that you might recognize from movies like "The Rock".

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Elevation 40 m

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Alcatraz Island

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Alcatraz Island – Prison and Lighthouse

1. Alcatraz Water Tower – Alcatraz Gardens loop from Fisherman's Wharf

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