Alcatraz The Official Guide

A battleship-shapes island, wrapped in fog and isolated in the middle of one of the world's more beautiful bays, Alcatraz has intrigued the imagination of millions of people over the years. The cellhouse that once echoed with the slam of metal on metal and the calls of imprisoned men now rings with the voices of those who are drawn to visit it, enticed by stories of its past. Today, under the stewardship of the National Park Service, Alcatraz continues to reveal its secrets. Step off the ferry, onto the dock, and into the past. Welcome to the Rock!