2007-02-19 09:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
The only "activity" that is available on Alcatraz is the guided tour by the Park Service.
2007-02-19 09:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than the "normal" tour, you could take a night tour! I highly recommend it because there's nothing like seeing the SF skyline from Alcatraz at night. Another less-known event is the sunrise service held each year on Thanksgiving day. It's a day to remember and celebrate the indigenous cultures of California. It's held on the island because Alcatraz used to be Native American land before the government took it over to build a prison. (In the 70s the Native Americans briefly re-conquered the land)
2007-02-22 18:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am planning a trip there myself, and all the reviews I have read highly recommend taking the evening tour. You get more from the guide and you get a much better view of the city. Again I haven't been there but that is what the reviews say and what I am going to do. Besides the tours there isn't much else to do there.
2007-02-20 00:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by wombatwaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.virtuar.com/alcatraz/
I've heard of people packing lunches but I've never visited Alcatraz even though I've lived in SF for so many years. I'd suggest that you wear something warm. It can get cold when you go out in the water and also weather in SF seems to turn really cold at sundown, no matter what time of year it is.
2007-02-19 23:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People used to do time at Alcatraz...but no more. Seriously, you would need to take a tour...
2007-02-19 20:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by kalamity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as far as activities, I'm not sure what you want. They have tours with or without headsets, you can buy souvenirs/books in the store. I don't think there are any "activities" on the island. I have lived here all of my life and I don't know of any activities other than what I described above.
2007-02-19 17:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by San Francisco Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do they have a tour there? I would def. do a tour. I have never been to San Fran before, but im planning on moving there. Take lots of pictures and have fun!!!
Hope you enjoy your trip!!!
2007-02-19 17:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by RAW DIVA™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a self guided tour and that is it. Be prepared to do a lot of walking up stairs as well.
2007-02-19 17:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enjoy the tour / its true it was a hell hole / the prisoners hated it / but his that so bad
2007-02-22 03:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by andy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE THE TOUR
2007-02-19 17:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by danita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋