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Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz
  • By ycnan on June 1, 2003
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  • Everyone I meet in different parts of the US and overseas has heard about Alcatraz and wants to go there. I don't see the attraction. It's an old prison, you can see it from the shore at San Francisco. The boat ride there and back is usually rough and cold. To each his or her own, I guess.

    Bring money. Wear warm clothing and take a seasick pill. Don't eat a heavy meal before you leave.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz Prison
  • By bigdaddyomar on December 23, 2003
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  • History is what draws people to Alcatraz. Those who say its "boring" are the same morons who would say that "Gettysburg" is just a pretty field. If ALL you see is burned out buildings then you should have done a little research about the history of the island before watching "The Rock".

    Day tours and night tours are interesting in their own ways. Where the day tour has more access to the island, the night tour has less crowds and seeing Alcatraz at night, up close and the surrounding San Francisco Skyline, is magical. But wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers, be prepared for sudden changes in temp.

    Marin Headlands and Angel Island for history buffs.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Penitentry not disabled friendly
  • By AmericaTrotter on June 5, 2005
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  • I am not disabled myself but if you are you will here about this shuttle system well its extreemley cheesy as you may have to wait HOURS to get aboard because of the schedual.. otherwise its great and very educational with the audio tour aswell

    disabled people should find out the time table so that when they arrive they won't have to wait to long.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: The Rock.
  • By sophiebeans on April 4, 2005
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  • Alcatraz - San Francisco
    Alcatraz
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    I understand that the tour of this prison is fairly well done, but to go on it would mean devoting at least half of your day and a significant chunk of change. Unless you're really enthusiastic about seeing an old prison, skip this one.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: A Very Subjective Attraction
  • By solopes on April 21, 2006
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  • Alcatraz N.P. - San Francisco
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    If you read stories about Alcatraz and its prisoners, or saw some movies about it, then the visit is very interesting for the revival of your memories. But if as it happened to Fernanda, you never paid to much attention to its references and go there expecting something really appealing, than you will be disappointed. Of course, the audio tour creates a good ambiance, of course the trip in the bay is positive, but thinking on the price you pay and the lines to take the boat, make you'd try something else

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz trip tickets
  • Updated By col_hall6 on April 11, 2004
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  • Alcatraz - San Francisco
    Alcatraz
    by col_hall6
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    Most tickets are bought up by ticket touts, who then sell them nearby for more than what they are originally from the ferry franchises. Which means if you turn up on the day to do the trip you will either be disappointed or have to pay extra. Try to book up the trip either by phone or the internet before you get there.

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    Alcatraz N.P.: How can you not go?
  • By raevnzno on May 17, 2005
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  • the other side of the rock - San Francisco
    the other side of the rock
    by raevnzno
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    Ok, its a trap, but in a good way. If you go, try to make it earlier in the day rather than later. Take the time to really get a feeling of what it must have been like to be so close, but yet so far.......

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    Alcatraz N.P.: Alcatraz
  • Updated By zChris on June 18, 2003
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  • Alcatraz seen from the Hyde St. Cable Car - San Francisco
    Alcatraz seen from the Hyde
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    Prison

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