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Bookmark or Share- Six things you should probably know before visiting Alcatraz - Time OutOne of the nation’s highly visited national parks, Alcatraz Island, draws 1.5 million visitors a year as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Alcatraz ‑ Prison, Location & Al Capone - HISTORYAlcatraz is a former federal prison located on an island in San Fransisco Bay. The prison once housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from ...
- Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, & History ...Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served as a federal prison for some of the most dangerous civilian prisoners.
- Plan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)Welcome to Alcatraz Island! Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Plan on spending at least a few hours on Alcatraz exploring the exhibits, checking out the video presentations or audio tours. Jr. Ranger books and programs are often available, and ranger tours are available every day!
- Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service) California. Island of Incarceration, Island of Freedom. Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary.
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