Take a 360-Degree Virtual Tour of Alcatraz Island

Your Alcatraz trip is hold for now, but you can still explore Alcatraz Island’s complex history and natural beauty via a virtual tour from Google… without freezing your ass off on the boat ride over.

Explore Alcatraz Virtual Tour via Google Arts and Culture.

Take a virtual tour and closer look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built a fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 19-month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.

You may also see their collection of objects made by notorious inmates, historic photographs and documents, escape materials and inmate artwork; items used by officers including correctional materials.

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Learn more about Alcatraz from NPS