Plan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Apr 27, 2021 · 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, …
Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia
Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock …
Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, & History ...
Nov 26, 2025 · 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 …
Things to Do on Alcatraz Island | Visit California
In 1854, the West Coast’s first lighthouse was built on San Francisco Bay’s Alcatraz Island to guide the ships coming and going through the Golden Gate. Government officials quickly …
Visit Alcatraz - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Whether immersing yourself in history, experiencing arts and culture, spotting wildlife, exploring the historic gardens, or soaking in the awe-inspiring views, we'll help you make the most of …
BOP: Alcatraz
While the exact meaning is still debated, Alcatraz is usually defined as meaning "pelican" or "strange bird." In 1850, a presidential order set aside the island for possible use as a United …
Alcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY
Oct 27, 2009 · Today, historic Alcatraz Island, which was also the site of a U.S. military prison from the late 1850s to 1933, is a popular tourist destination.
Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 26, 2025 · 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 …
Alcatraz as a Prison? Tourists Say Trump Is on His Own Island.
May 5, 2025 · At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary.
Alcatraz Fact Sheet | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Today, Alcatraz is not just a place—it’s a purpose. It uses its complex legacy to spark public dialogue, connecting the past to some of the most pressing issues facing our nation today.