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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. Catch the ferry on Pier 33 to Alcatraz and explore the island at your own pace as you soak up the views of San Francisco and the bay. You can take a guided tour with a park ranger to learn more about the intriguing anecdotes about the facility’s fascinating history. But book your spots early—tickets sell out fast. – TripadvisorAlcatraz 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 Francisco and the bay. You can take a guided tour with a park ranger to learn more about the intriguing anecdotes about the facility’s fascinating history. But book your spots early—tickets sell out fast. – Tripadvisor
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        Amy F.

        09/07/2016

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        Interesting place. I highly recommend taking the "night tour" after dark, which usually includes several areas of the prison daytime tours don't usually cover. I've heard that they allow larger groups (ie Scouts or school tours) to spend the night there, in cells, in exchange for volunteer service. Don't know if that's still true, but if so, sounds like a really cool idea!

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        Donna C.

        05/02/2016

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        Great place to go visit. Take the little cruise boat out to the island. Then they give you a tour of the island.

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        Kristin K.

        01/27/2016

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        This is a must stop if you're visiting SF. They often have special event tours so there are new things to see even if you've been before. The audio tour is awesome and the views from the ferry are great too.

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        Phone: (415) 561-4900

        Address: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA 94133

        Website: http://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm

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