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

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Alcatraz Island is a former prison and a symbol of American incarceration and justice. Learn about its history, natural beauty, and virtual tours on the official NPS website.

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

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   January 17, 1986 [ 3 ] Alcatraz Island (/ ˈælkəˌtræz /) is a small island 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. [ 1 ] The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison. In 1934, the island was converted into a federal ...

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

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   Apr 27, 2021 · Learn how to access, explore, and enjoy Alcatraz Island, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Find out about fees, permits, ferry schedules, weather, parking, and accessibility.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Alcatraz-IslandAlcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map ...

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served as a federal prison for some of the most dangerous civilian prisoners.

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

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   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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   • Location: San Francisco, 94133, California

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7. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitFees & Passes - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Sep 14, 2024 · Visiting Alcatraz Island is one of the most rewarding experiences of any trip to San Francisco. However, visitors who wish to visit the prison and island grounds must secure reservations.

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   What is the history of Alcatraz Island?

   • Sold in 1849 to the U.S. government, Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse (1854) on the coast of California. Thereafter other buildings were erected on the island, and the first permanent army detachment was garrisoned there in 1859. In 1861 the island was designated a residence for military offenders.

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   What are the natural attractions of Alcatraz Island?

   • Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets ).

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   What activities are available on Alcatraz Island?

   • Experience Alcatraz: The Day Tour, the Night Tour, or if you have 4-5 hours: the Behind The Scenes Tour - See areas of Alcatraz previously unavailable to the public. Open a hidden doorway, go through a secret tunnel, visit an underground jail. Mobile E-Ticket Check-in: Book your tour now.

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   Where is Alcatraz Island located?

   • Alcatraz Island, byname The Rock, rocky island in San Francisco Bay, California, U.S. The island occupies an area of 22 acres (9 hectares) and is located 1.5 miles (2 km) offshore.

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

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   Alcatraz is a former federal penitentiary that housed famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. Learn how to visit this national park, take a ferry, tour the cell house, and see the exhibit on mass incarceration.