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 Alcatraz by col_hall6
The island can only be accessed from the ferries of the Blue & Gold or the Red & White fleets from pier 41. You really need to book the trip before you get here, either by phone or web site. I did it by the Blue & Gold web site and picked up my ticket at the collection window, while we were there I noticed a lot of people were trying to get a ticket on the day, but were left dissapointed as there are very few tickets available on the day. From what I found out later it's because the ticket touts buy up a lot of the tickets and then try to sell them to people who are desperate to go on that day, obviously for a higher price than normal. You will see a lot of the touts walking around the Fishermans Wharf area.
I decided to go for the audio tour that includes a pair of headphones. I wasn't dissapointed, the information and atmosphere from the audio tour was very well done (there are commentaries from several of the guards and prisoners). The tour takes you pass the guards securty console, down the main prison corridors named after famous U.S. streets such as Michagan Avenue and Broadway, the isolation cells, the Dining area and the exercise yard.
The cells of Al Capone, 'Machine Gun' Kelly, Robert 'The Birdman' Stroud are highlighted and of course the story of the 'Escape from Alcatraz' which shows the cells where the prisoners, including Frank Morris (played by Clint Eastwood) made up dummies and dug a hole at the back of the cell to attempt to escape.
Is it touristy? Are museums touristy. This tour is designed to give a historical insight into the island and prison. Personally I thought it was excellent and is well thought out. Leave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41. Please see my travelogue for more pictures of Alcatraz.Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz Other Contact: www.blueandgoldfleet.com
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Some of the admissions included are the Exploratorium, Red and White bay cruise, Gray Line Trolley Hop, Historic Cable Car ride, Zeum, Asian Art Museum, SBC Park Tour, Chabot Science center, Wine tastings, etc. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 462-1597Directions: The included attractions are all over town, the east bay as well as wine country. Many of the attractions are in Marina/Fisherman's Wharf area as well as just south of Market Street.Website: http://wwwGoSanFranciscoCard.com
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 Alcatraz by EastyLeave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 Alcatraz by Yvonne1980Leave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41.Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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Take a boat over to Alcatraz well worth a look, a little scary to think of having to spend a night on the island!, so many tourist though so arrive early!!!! whilst buying ticket ask for a ticket were you can travel over to salsulito ( not sure if its spelt right but as you leave sanfrancisco bay and head towards alcatraz straight ahead is salsulito loverly place ) lots of yatchs and big expensive houses to drewl over :)) Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 Indians took over for a while. by sabePhone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 by easterntrekkerPhone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 The prisoners quarters by ROCKARIA
They say that they placed the cell of AL CAPONE in the top corner near a large doorway so with the draught coming in he would certainly not have felt comfortable!....especially when using the loo!! Leave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 Alcatraz by brmiLeave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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 A cell row, PICTURE TAKEN
BY A FRIEND OF OURS!!! by Jerelis
A visit will show you the barred rells while a tape-recorded tour lets you hear what life was like from its former residents, both prisoners and correctional officers. Leave a Comment Phone: Blue & Gold (415) 705-5555Directions: Alcatraz is reached by ferries of the Blue and Gold fleet from Pier 41Website: http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz
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