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Apr 27, 2021 · NPS.gov. Park Home. Plan Your Visit. 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. Jr. Ranger books and programs are often available, and ranger tours are available every day!
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Alcatraz Island. Open: All Year Phone: (415) 561-4900...
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Additional exhibits and videos available on the island cover...
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Things To Do. Visiting Alcatraz is partially a self-guided...
- 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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Oct 28, 2021 · Things To Do. Visiting Alcatraz is partially a self-guided experience which you can do at your own pace. National Park Service staff and volunteers offer free interpretive programs throughout the day. Once on the island, you can stay as long as you wish. Ferries about every half hour and you can return to San Francisco on any ferry.
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If you're coming from downtown, the following Muni bus lines stop a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing: 1. F Line Historic Streetcar – Exit at the Bay Street stop 2. #8 Bayshore – Use Kearny Street and North Point stop
The Powell-Mason cable carOpens in new windowterminates at the corner of Bay and Taylor Streets, six blocks west of Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.
AC Transit provides bus service from the East Bay to the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco. From there, connect to Muni buses and streetcars. Visit AC Transit MapsOpens in new window. Golden Gate Transit provides bus service between San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. Visit Golden Gate TransitOpens in new window.
Jan 12, 2024 · This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.
Alcatraz Island. 56,205 reviews. #2 of 1,031 things to do in San Francisco. Historic SitesIslands. Write a review. 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.
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Destinations. History and Culture. San Francisco. United States. Alcatraz Island sits so close to the city of San Francisco that it’s as if it’s beckoning to you to visit. It’s visible from all along the wharf and from the high hills of the city, and it’s sure to pique your curiosity.
Alcatraz is ranked #7 out of 30 things to do in San Francisco. See pictures and our review of Alcatraz.
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