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Alcatraz Island vs Golden Gate Bridge
Both Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Golden Gate Bridge ranks slightly better than Alcatraz Island. Golden Gate Bridge is ranked #5 in San Francisco with praise from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Concierge
"Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates."
Fodor's
"Thousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz's notorious criminals."
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The audio tour, highly recomended
Travel + Leisure
"The island itself has remained more or less the same since the Park Service first opened it to visitors in 1973, but the tours of the world-famous prison have been getting better and better."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The federal maximum-security penitentiary known as the Rock... in 1972, Alcatraz was designated part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area."
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Tours of the ruins have been fascinating visitors ever since.
Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Enjoy a chilling tour of the jail, closed in 1963, and while strolling the exercise yard, imagine how the dazzling view of San Francisco must have tantalized inmates."
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Fodor's
"With its simple but powerful art-deco design, the 1.7-mile suspension span that connects San Francisco and Marin County was built to withstand winds of more than 100 mph."
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Concierge
"Opened in 1937, Golden Gate Bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay."
i
Instead of driving or cycling (or jumping), walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Franciscans have passionate perspectives on every subject, but especially their signature landmark."
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Travel + Leisure
"Do yourself a favor and see the Golden Gate Bridge the way it was meant to be seen: from below."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Perhaps the world's most beautiful bridge."
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Walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately. It can get chilly up there.
