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1. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Apr 27, 2021 · Welcome to Alcatraz Island! Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Plan on spending at least a few hours on Alcatraz exploring the exhibits, checking out the video presentations or audio tours.

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     Visiting Alcatraz Island is one of the most rewarding...

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     Alcatraz Island. Open: All Year Phone: (415) 561-4900...

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     Air quality can vary quite a bit in an urban environment...

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     201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 . By Phone (415)...

   • Alcatraz Community Access

     Alcatraz Uncovered: This inquiry-based education program is...

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     When in San Francisco public transportation is the best way...

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     Food is limited on Alcatraz Island. Some light snacks are...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alcatraz_IslandAlcatraz Island - Wikipedia

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   Alcatraz Island (/ ˈ æ l k ə ˌ t r æ z /) is a small island 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse , a military fortification, and a military prison.

4. www.sftravel.com › attractions › iconic-sfAlcatraz: Visit San Francisco’s Iconic Island

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   Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most iconic sights. Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

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

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   Jul 2, 2011 · 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 ...

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     Secrets of Alcatraz: 5 Facts About the Notorious Prison You Probably Didn't Know

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7. www.nps.gov › alca › indexAlcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Alcatraz Island Golden Gate National Recreation Area 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: 415-561-4900 United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415 ...

8. www.history.com › topics › crimeAlcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · The federal prison on Alcatraz Island in the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from...

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   Why should you visit Alcatraz Island in San Francisco?

   • Learn all about visiting "The Rock." Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most iconic sights. Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

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   Is Alcatraz a National Park?

   • Alcatraz, a former prison, is now a national park and one of the city's most popular attractions. Learn all about visiting "The Rock." Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most iconic sights.

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   Is Alcatraz a prison island?

   • Now, this once infamous prison island is part of the Bay Area’s 80,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Located one-and-a-half miles from Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz is one of the city's most popular attractions. A visit to the island includes a tour of the cell house where visitors can see how the prisoners lived.

   Alcatraz: Visit San Francisco’s Iconic Island

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   Where was Alcatraz prison?

   • The federal prison on Alcatraz Island in the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from 1934 to 1963.

   Alcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY

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