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Alcatraz N.P.: Book ahead for The Rock in the summer
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  • By Orbital_ on February 26, 2004
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  • Alcatraz is definitely a trap, though luckily they do let you go after a few hours (otherwise the crowds would suffocate you). Expensive, but interesting. Anyway if you’re there in high season I’d suggest that you head down to Pier 39 and book your ferry tickets over there a good few days before you intend to go because each sailing is absolutely packed during the summer!

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz - We were too late ...
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  • By Jerelis on December 30, 2003
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  • Alcatraz in the background. - San Francisco
    Alcatraz in the
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    Whenever you're thinking about visiting Alcatraz, be aware that you have registered for tickets in advance. We were NOT able to go to Alcatraz because every single ticket was sold out. We made a circle around the island when we made a boattrip through the entire bay. It gave us a good impression about the island anyway. Still we were sorry to learn that you need at least 3 weeks in advance to get ticket. Massive tourist trap!!!

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz
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  • By jol1y on February 18, 2006
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  • Alcatraz N.P. - San Francisco
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    If you know you want to visit then book online well in advance. It can be cold, wrap up. Apart from that, go, enjoy.


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    Alcatraz N.P.: alcatraz
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  • By orke on June 15, 2003
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  • Alcatraz - as seen from a 2 short distance - San Francisco
    Alcatraz - as seen from a 2
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    geez...its sooo nice to see it from pier but when u actually take the ferry there (10 usd) u find out its actually prety boring to walk there...not so nice to see from the inside...:-) plus when u buy ticket to ferry at the morning u leave at 3 -4 pm- just 2 much... pass

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    walk that area, see the prison from far ...say to yourself "wow....lovely" and continue to walk around there its a really nice area...spend the money in one of the restaurants there or buy winney the pooh underwear at the disney shop...lol...costs the same

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz island
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  • Updated By PetraG on May 13, 2003
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  • Alcatraz Island - San Francisco
    Alcatraz Island
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    Alcatraz is the prison-island in the San Francisco-Bay. It's very famous because famous gangsters like Al Capone were there and nobody has ever escaped from it. But in my opinion the touristic island nowadays is not as fascinating as it's history is. You have to wait on a ferry taking you over (which is full of tourists). Most of the time you have to book this trip, because the ferries are always full. And what you see on the island is very disappointing... Old buildings, dark and cold.... Impressing first, but gets boring very quickly...

    do not spend too much time on it

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    Alcatraz N.P.: One of the many tourist traps...
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  • By volarevolare on August 26, 2002
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    One of the many tourist traps would be Alcatraz island. Yet, no San Francisco trip seems complete without a mandatory visit to Alcatraz. After all, it has captured our imagination in the movies such as 'The Rock', or in the story, 'Papillon'. You can get tickets on-line now by checking out the website: www.blueandgoldfleet.com -- they offer comprehensive details on the schedules and prices of tours. The ferry departs from Pier 41, latest at 4.15pm in Summer. If you book on-line, there is a service charge of US$2.25 per ticket. I found that if you go to the pier at about 3.45pm, there isn't much of a queue. We were there on 5th June, a Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise, it's been advised to get your tickets early due to the long queues. I'm glad that we took the late afternoon ferry as Alcatraz wasn't very crowded at that time of the day.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: the ferry to alcatraz is...
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  • By candsg on August 25, 2002
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  • the ferry to alcatraz is supposed to be worth every penny, but you have to book it a few days in advance (at least). If you try to get tickets the day you want to go, there will be lots of people offering bay cruises in that general area. they range from $20-$40, and most are not worth it. if you want a good view of the bridge, go down the pier to ghiradelli square (and get some chocolate while you are there) and walk out on the long fishing piers. it's just as good as the boat tour, without the motion sickness.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: ALCATRAZ Due to lack of time...
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  • By Lys-Noir on August 26, 2002
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    by Lys-Noir
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    ALCATRAZ Due to lack of time I did not take the boat and go to visit this historical place but I did buy a book and read the history. There have been many films made here too: Papillon and The Rock come to my mind as I've seen them!

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz!! Be sure to purchase...
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  • By ppotts on August 24, 2002
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    Alcatraz!! Be sure to purchase tickets days in advance! It's next to impossible to show up and catch a boat the same day!!!!

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    Alcatraz N.P.: ALCAT(ourist)(T)R(ap)AZ
  • By markymark on August 25, 2002
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