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1. www.parksconservancy.org › our-work › alcatraz-glanceAlcatraz at a Glance | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

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   Located 1.5 miles off the coast of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island encompasses a total of 22 acres in the center of San Francisco Bay. Opened to the public in fall 1973, Alcatraz is one of America's most popular national park sites and currently welcomes more than 1.4 million visitors each year.Historical Timeline:1775: Spanish explorer Lt. Juan Manuel de Ayala maps San

2. www.nps.gov › alcaAlcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. ... San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: 415-561-4900 United States Park Police ...

3. www.nationalparks.org › explore › parksAlcatraz Island - National Park Foundation

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   Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations. Though most well-known as an infamous federal prison, the island also served as a Civil War fortress, active bird sanctuary, the first lighthouse on the West Coast, and the birthplace of the American Indian ...

4. www.sftravel.com › dive-deep-into-history-alcatrazDive Deep Into The History of Alcatraz | San Francisco Travel

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   Just a year later, Franciscan missionaries arrived in San Francisco by land, setting up Mission Dolores and a presidio (military outpost) on the bays edge. An American Fortress Alcatraz Island was turned into a military outpost designed to protect the entrance to the bay from invasion, as it lies at a strategic location facing the open sea.

5. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitBasic Information - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Welcome to Alcatraz Island! Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is one of more than 400 national park units across the country. Plan on spending a couple of hours on the island. Take in scenic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. Consider participating in a Junior Ranger program.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g60713-d102523Alcatraz Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   About. Alcatraz Island was once the most secure federal prison in the U.S., and held notorious inmates like Al Capone. After being decommissioned in 1963, the prison is now a museum, welcoming millions of curious travelers every year. Catch the ferry on Pier 33 to Alcatraz and explore the island at your own pace as you soak up the views of San ...

7. www.nps.gov › places › alcatraz-islandAlcatraz Island - U.S. National Park Service

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   Dec 30, 2022 · Getting to the RockAlcatraz is a short ferry ride from Pier 33 in San Francisco. Book your ferry ride to the Rock with Alcatraz Cruises. Everyone wants to come to The Rock and tickets often sell out, so book as early as possible. Tickets for the ferry ride and cellhouse audio tour are available at Alcatraz Cruises or call 415-981-7625. Group ...