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Mini Series, Alcatraz, Day 1 of 5
This week we'll spend looking at one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, Alcatraz Island. Every year nearly one and a half million people visit the island by ferry from San Francisco's wharf. The attraction is popular for good reason, the tour is very interesting and the views, beautiful. Just like the inmates from 60 years ago, new arrivals are met on Alcatraz by a uniformed federal officer who tells you what to expect during your stay. Only these officers are friendly Nation Park Rangers who give a brief history of the island, it's layout, and suggestions on how best to enjoy your visit.
Alcatraz offers a short film presentation and self-led audio tour to visitors, both of which are free, very interesting, and highly recommended. The audio tour concludes at the island's gift shop and snack bar. But if you choose to pass on the audio tour, you are free to wander around the island on your own schedule. Visitors can return on any of the ferries that they wish, the boats leave periodically throughout the day. Some tour options allow you to add an extended ferry cruise around the San Francisco Bay.
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2 Comments:
Five days on the rock?
My crime was less serious -- they let me go home at the end of the day...
It's a really cool place if you like the dark, gritty, and crumbling.
Twice I got to spend the weekend shooting pix and had my own cell. No mint on the pillow, though...
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