The ferry ride out to Alcatraz is fun on its own, but touring the island is amazing. No doubt you've seen a lot already in the movies, but there's nothing like seeing it in person. Many people like to do the audio tour, but I prefer to wander by myself and let my imagination fill in the gaps of history. A word to the wise, though -- get tickets in advance (especially for weekends and all summer long) or you'll be out of luck.
Pros: Incredible history
Cons: Tough to get tickets
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