Alcatraz toursare one of the best tours in the world. But, Alcatraz tours do not take all day. There are certain places to visit while you are there. Visit these nearby spots to make the most of your trip:
Tour the Alcatraz Gardens: The gardens were restored after being abandoned for more than 40 years, and they are now accessible to the public. In the lovely California gardens, you can find roses, bush daisies, geraniums, and much more. Even for a few while, this entertaining Alcatraz tourist attraction will divert your attention from the island's somber past.
Explore The Seabird Sanctuary's Wildlife:The nesting seabird habitat is yet another fantastic Alcatraz tourist destination. On your visit to the island, you'll most likely witness western gulls, cormorants, snowy egrets, and black-crowned night herons, which are all nesting birds.
Check out The Recreation Yard: From here, you can see how close San Francisco is and how terrified the prisoners must have been to refrain from trying to flee (even though a few tried to no avail). Golden Gate Bridge views are fantastic from this location as well.
Investigate The Warden's House Ruins: Over the course of the Alcatraz prison's 29 years of operation, four wardens lived in the mansion. In their mansion, the wardens allegedly understood how to throw a magnificent party. You can have a better insight into how life was on the island in the past by visiting the house.
Visit the West Coast's Oldest Lighthouse: The lighthouse was the first on the West Coast when it was built in 1854. This landmark was a beacon for navigation for more than 50 years. Despite being off-limits to the general public, the S.F. Alcatraz lighthouse stands imposingly next to the Warden's House.
Purchase mementos from the gift shop: Books and films on prisoner lives, personal letter collections, and attempts to flee the infamous island can be found in the gift store. A must-do activity while visiting Alcatraz is shopping at the gift shop.
Take Part In The Triathlon For The Escape From Alcatraz: The race entails an eighteen-mile bike ride, an eight-mile coastal trail run, a one-and-a-half-mile swim from Alcatraz to the shore, and a half-mile run from the bay.
Go through this list of 7 Alcatraz spots and you will be in for a surreal Alcatraz tour. So, make sure you buy yourAlcatraz tickets right now.
