ASCRS SYMPOSIUM, SAN DIEGO 2011
San Francisco attractions
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he city of San Francisco has
many attractions to offer
visitors, from an infamous
federal prison to impressive
bridges, waterfront areas,
architecture, and unique public
transportation. Below is a list of only
a few.
gins departures at 9:10 a.m. for early
bird tickets, running on half-hour
increments.
Alcatraz
Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing
www.alcatrazcruises.com,
www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
Alcatraz, the notorious federal penitentiary on an island, can be visited
daily by ferry. The island, in the National Park Service, was the location
of the first lighthouse in the Western
U.S. and was an infamous jail from
1934 to 1963. Tours on the island
are self-guided with an audio tour
for the cell house portion of the
visit.
The National Park Service recommends advance purchase of tickets because they often sell out weeks
in advance. Alcatraz Cruises, the official ferry provider to Alcatraz, be-
Pier 39 is the Fisherman's Wharf's
most famous pier on the San Francisco Bay. It features dining at 14-full
service restaurants, shopping at 110
specialty shops, and entertainment
including street performers. Visitors
can spend hours exploring all the
pier has to offer, as well as admiring
the views of Alcatraz, the Golden
Gate and Bay Bridges, the San Francisco Bay, and the city skyline. In addition, the famous residents of the
pier—the sea lions—live on the KDock. The Marine Mammal Center's
Kiosk, located near the sea lions,
features staff that can provide more
information about the animals.
Weather in San Francisco can
change quickly, especially at the
Pier 39
Beach Street & The Embarcadero
www.pier39.com, www.aquariumofthebay.org,
www.marinemammalcenter.org
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