Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Map
6 F1.
Te l
981-7625 for tickets
and schedules.
Night Tours:
Thu-Mon.
Te l
561-4900.
∑
nps.gov/alcatraz
∑
alcatrazcruises.com
Open
daily.
Closed
Jan 1,
Thanksgiving, Dec 25.
7
in places. Visitor Center:
8
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9
Film presentation:
Buy tickets in advance.
Transport
g
from Pier 33.
Alcatraz Island from the Ferry
“The Rock” has no natural soil. Earth was shipped
from Angel Island to make garden plots.
m
.
Exercise Yard
Meals and walks around the exercise yard were
the highlights of a prisoner's day. The walled
yard featured in films made at the prison.
Key
Suggested route
Alcatraz Pier
Visitors alight at this pier facing the Barracks. Most
prisoners took their first steps ashore nearby.
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For keys to map symbols
see back flap
