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Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area
Legends and infamy go hand-in-hand
Highlights
- Learn the history of Alcatraz
- Explore the home of some of the most notorious criminals
- Ride the nation’s first hybrid ferry
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Description
Who doesn’t know about Alcatraz? Home to some of the most notorious criminals America has ever seen, this ex-prison has a chilling atmosphere and rich history that makes for a fantastic landmark to visit. Seen in great films such as “The Rock” and “Escape from Alcatraz” the Island has a wealth of stories to tell and to this day is still known as one of the world’s most legendary prisons.
Contrary to popular belief the island isn’t all doom and gloom. In fact it is home to rare flowers, plants, marine wildlife and hundreds of sea birds. Once you reach the island you will experience a mixture of emotions. Beauty, history and infamy go hand-in-hand. You’ll be shocked by what you see and learn.
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