Birdwatching on Alcatraz

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  • Alcatraz Island is home to thousands of birds. Bring your binoculars and the NPS app to learn about our avian friends and where to look for them.
  • 30-90 Minutes
  • Visit the New Industries Building

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  • Visit the New Industries Building to see exhibits on Prison Labor and the commemorative exhibit, Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later. Red Power on Alcatraz tells the story of their 19 -month Occupation of Alcatraz, a watershed moment in the history of Alcatraz Island, the Native American civil rights move
  • 30-60 Minutes
  • View the Alcatraz Fire Engine

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  • Restored in 2003, this historic Diamond T Fire Engine can be viewed in the garage of the Quartermaster Building.
  • 15 Minutes
  • Tour the Cellhouse

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  • Listen to the voices of formerly incarcerated men and the correctional officers who guarded them, as they tell you the stories of United States Penitentiary: Alcatraz. This award winning tour guides you through the Alcatraz Cellhouse and is available in eleven languages.
  • 45-60 Minutes
  • Explore the Agave Trail

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  • Birds, tidepools and stunning views of the San Francisco can all be found along a short walk on the Agave Trail. This trail offers a chance to step away from the crowds and take a walk on the wild side. Keep your eyes peeled for the islands abundant bird life.
  • 30-60 Minutes