Things to do in San Francisco - Part 2 - Alcatraz
Located in the middle of the cold and windy San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz still draws its share of visitors every year. It is the number two attaction in the Bay Area, second only to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Yahoo Travel says, "No longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is part of the National Park Service and is a must-see for visitors to the city. Once on the island, you will certainly be captivated by its history and its incredible beauty. Take your camera because regardless of the view, a photo opportunity awaits. Also, dress in layers (even during the summer months) because the island can be breezy and inside the prison walls it is cold and damp. If you want to scare your kiddies into good behavior, there is a cellhouse audio tour of Alcatraz; for more info check out the website. Admission: Adult USD13.25 Adult; USD8 Kids (6-12); USD11 Senior.Information by Wcities Open Hours: Fall and winter: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 2:15pm Spring and Summer: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 4:15p. Ferry leaves from Embarcadero and Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133, (415) 705 5555. Alcatraz Website"
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Warf
- Mick Orton
Yahoo Travel says, "No longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is part of the National Park Service and is a must-see for visitors to the city. Once on the island, you will certainly be captivated by its history and its incredible beauty. Take your camera because regardless of the view, a photo opportunity awaits. Also, dress in layers (even during the summer months) because the island can be breezy and inside the prison walls it is cold and damp. If you want to scare your kiddies into good behavior, there is a cellhouse audio tour of Alcatraz; for more info check out the website. Admission: Adult USD13.25 Adult; USD8 Kids (6-12); USD11 Senior.Information by Wcities Open Hours: Fall and winter: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 2:15pm Spring and Summer: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 4:15p. Ferry leaves from Embarcadero and Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133, (415) 705 5555. Alcatraz Website"
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Warf
- Mick Orton
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