While open as a federal penitentiary, Alcatraz Island always had an aura of mystery. Today, millions of visitors come to visit the island every year... but what are they coming to see? From soaking in the views of the San Francisco Bay, to watching a ranger-led cell door demonstration, step into the shoes of an Alcatraz visitor to see what it’s really like to visit The Rock! This short video includes different activities and sights on Alcatraz Island from a visitor’s perspective. The video featu

Alcatraz—the notorious island prison located in San Francisco harbor—opened #onthisday in 1934. Visit the site, now a tourist destination, on Aerial Cities: https://bitly.com/33ao1wu | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation