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Alcatraz Island - San Francisco
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Discovering Alcatraz Island - San Francisco
In the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz or "the rock" is one of the city's most popular attractions. The dreaded escape proof prison once held the likes of Al Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, and the "birdman of Alcatraz".The sheer cliffs, icy waters, and treacherous currents made escape impossible. It is said that worst of all, the inmates could see the glittering lights of the city and freedom in the distance which drove many of them crazy.
Visitors can explore all areas of the prison, everything has been left untouched even the bullet holes in the walls!
