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Alcatraz Review
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Alcatraz
Architectural Sites, Jails, Fisherman's Wharf
User Rating: ***** 5.0
Fodor's Review:
The boat ride to the island is brief (15 minutes) but affords beautiful views of the city, Marin County, and the East Bay. The audio tour, highly recommended, includes observations by guards and prisoners about life in one of America's most notorious penal colonies. Plan your schedule to allow at least three hours for the visit and boat rides combined. Buying your tickets in advance, even in the off season, is strongly recommended.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Don't miss!
Posted by Donna_M from Pennsylvania on 1/20/07
We went on a Friday in August ( bring a light jacket! ). I would recommend buying tickets online ahead of time for weekend or busy times. We did but they sold out for the whole weekend by midday Friday. The whole wharf area is nice to walk around. The boat ride was crowded but enjoyable. The audio tour was amazing and even though there was a crowd, you could see everything well at your own pace. Very interesting for ages 10 and up ( I think younger kids would be bored by the audio tour maybe just walk them around w/o it ).RATING: 5.0
Absolutely Awesome
Posted by Kevin from Iowa on 8/29/06
The audio tour is the only way to go. It is very informational, a piece of history you can't miss when in area. I also had the opportunity to speak with Leon "Whitey" Thompson a former inmate who now writes books and donates a portion of the proceeds back to the community, I own his book, Last Train to Alcatraz, very good.RATING: 5.0
Love going to prison
Posted by Sherri from Merriam, KS on 12/30/05
I've been to Alcatraz several times and have thoroughly enjoyed it each time. Definitely purchase the audio tour to get the inside story. It's a great experience!RATING: 5.0
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