Alcatraz was both fascinating and depressing. Fascinating because the tour, including the boat ride to get there, was very well done. A tourist can get on a returning boat anytime they wish, depending on how long they visit at Alcatraz.

The depressing part was how rundown and decrepit it looks. Certainly it has gotten worse since it was first built in 1934 and closed in 1963. But still.....

The photos of the place speak for themselves.