Alcatraz

San Francisco, and specifically Alcatraz Island was the fourth and final stop on our epic trip across the country. We started in Boston, then New York, made our way to Philadelphia, and eventually San Francisco. You can see videos of all the other stops on our trip by clicking or subscribing to our YouTube page.

We've been to San Francisco several times and always wanted to visit Alcatraz. There's so much history involved with the prison, that it has become such a hot tourist attraction. We booked through Alcatraz Cruises and we recommend showing up early. The ferries depart every 30 minutes or so, and your ticket is for a specific time slot. But arrive early so you can get a seat and enjoy the incredible views of the Pacific Coastline, as you cruise out to the island.

Once you arrive, there are several ways you can enjoy the island. There are self-guided tours with a headset, where you can enjoy the day at your own pace. Or you can simply walk around yourself, read all the interesting information posted throughout, taking your time.

There is definitely a sense of history, and a creepiness to the prison. To think men had been there, imprisoned just a few decades ago, is a bit to take in. I can tell you this, it makes you appreciate your freedoms and a humbling experience in terms of living a good life, and obeying the law.

Overall we definitely recommend visiting the island. But we don't see ourselves going back. Maybe years and years down the line. But for now, there's an entire world to explore.

Alcatraz Cruises:
https://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

Act One - Tenebrous Brothers Carnival by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Видео Alcatraz канала Tony Sayegh