ALCATRAZ ISLAND.
The most notorious federal prison in US history. Today Alcatraz swarms with tourists - over one million per year - but for 30 years it was the most infamous prison in the country. It housed prisoners too notorious or dangerous to be held elsewhere. Its inhabitants included Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, and Robert Franklin Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz. In 1933, the Federal Bureau of Prisons used the facility as a maximum security prison. It was closed in 1963 due to its expense. During the award-winning Alcatraz Cell House Audio Tour, history will come alive as you gain a deeper knowledge with actual interviews from former guards and inmates, and learn about “The Battle of ‘46″, the Spaghetti Riot of 1950, solitary confinement accounts, and legendary escape attempts!
From executive producer J.J. Abrams (FRINGE, “Lost,” “Star Trek,” and the recent blockbuster “Super 8”) comes ALCATRAZ, a thrilling new series on FOX that follows a unique trio investigating the mystifying reappearance of 302 of Alcatraz’s most notorious prisoners and guards, 50 years after they vanished. The series stars Sam Neill, Sarah Jones and Jorge Garcia, and premiered on January 16, 2012 with a chilling 2-hour episode. The series now airs on Monday evenings at 9:00 PM ET starting tonight. For more info on the hit show, click here.
Become a detective of the mysteries for yourself, studying the clues, hearing the interviews, and roaming the chilling cell blocks that many have claimed to be haunted. See where the club lounge and bowling alley were located for entertaining the guards, not too far from the Firing Range. Hear the tales of Saturday night card parties the guards would host, inviting women over to the island to visit. Unravel the clues of prisoners who attempted escape, who were never seen again. Unlock the secrets of an island shrouded in mysteries, rumors, madness, and legends. Do you dare to explore ALCATRAZ?
The brave may continue on to to secure cruise tickets at www.Alcatraz.us and visit the mysterious island prison on self-guided tours. Advance reservations are required, as tours will sell out days and even weeks in advance. While in San Francisco, I highly recommend taking advantage of a sightseeing tour of the beautiful City By the Bay. Our Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour is a very popular favorite. This bus tour is very flexible and lasts for two full days for visiting exciting attractions, museums, shopping and dining facilities. Create your own adventure by choosing your stops! Enjoy the luxury and comfort of these new buses with the added benefit of a two-day unlimited use ticket. Buy your Alcatraz Tour & San Francisco Open Top Double Decker Hop-On & Hop-Off Bus Tour tickets now!
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This post was written by Lauren on January 23, 2012











