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Alcatraz Island is a fascinating destination in San Francisco. | Alcatraz island, California vacation, Alcatraz

Golden Gate National Recreation Area-Alcatraz Island features the extensive collections from Alcatraz Island, also known as "The Rock." Collections include objects made by notorious inmates, historic photographs and documents, escape materials and inmate artwork; items used by officers including correctional materials when Alcatraz was a federal penitentiary from 1934-1963; military prison period materials from 1859-1934; and the American Indian occupation of 1969 -1971. Alcatraz Island…

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Alcatraz Island,San Fransisco, American prison

ALCATRAZ ISLAND -San Fransisco Once a prison for people, but its beauty made this place for love of people. You can take a ferry over to the island and tour the site while listening to an exceptional audio recording that offers a glimpse into life in the prison, rather than just a historical list of the facts. The narration is even voiced by former inmates and guards of Alcatraz.

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Two scenes from Alcatraz Island:  A crowd makes there way through the cellblock; and looking up at the prison building from far below on the walkway.

If Alcatraz is on your bucket list, you may have questions. Perhaps you have considered a trip, but maybe you wonder, is visiting Alcatraz worth it? Maybe you have other questions- how do you get to Alcatraz? Can you visit Alcatraz without a tour? What is Alcatraz like? We will answer all of your questions, and show you what is like, so you can decide if you want to visit or not. #california #nps #alcatraz #californiatravel #historicsites #usatravel

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11 Unique Alcatraz Facts You Should Know Before You Go | California travel road trips, Alcatraz, California travel

Whether or not you decide to visit this San Francisco, California landmark, there is a lot more to Alcatraz than you may realize. Check out these 11 things you probably don't know about this American icon! #Alcatraz #SanFrancisco #California #USA #UnitedStates #Travel

Alcatraz Island - A Historic Prison turned Tourist Attraction

Alcatraz Island is another one of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks. The island served as a federal prison for the worst of criminals in the country around the 1930s to 1960s, and today is a significant tourist attraction. If you’re a Hollywood movie buff, there is a perfect chance that you have heard of or know about Alcatraz.

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