California Dreaming
It's been a cold and dark December here in Connecticut so far and it's weather like this that makes me wonder just why it was I decided to ever move back to the Northeast when, truth be told, I am no fan of cold weather whatsoever! Don't get me wrong, the change of seasons is not to be missed (and miss it I did when I lived in California) but once the leaves fall, I'd be just as happy to do as a lot of the senior citizens in this area do and jump in a car or plane and head to warmer climes! Of course, I'm a little too young to be a 'snow bird' just yet but that sure doesn't stop me from thinking about vacationing in some warmer places!
One of the cities I remember fondly and wouldn't mind going to again to warm up a bit is San Francisco. When I lived in Stockton I didn't visit San Francisco anywhere near as often as I should have unless you count the occasional trip out to the airport to fly home! That isn't to say that I didn't go to the city for other things and I remember quite fondly a trip I took there with my parents when they came out to visit me one summer.
I dare say that I got my love for history from my father and he was really interested in visiting Alacatraz Island, home of "The Rock" - a famous prison that once held the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert Stroud - better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz". Alcatraz initially served as a military prison from 1867 until it became part of the Federal Prison System for civilians in April of 1934 due to the increased number of violent criminals spawned by The Great Depression and Prohibition. President John F. Kennedy officially closed the prison in 1963 and it eventually became part of the National Park Service and has been visited by thousands of tourists - myself, my son, and my parents included. To say that it is fascinating is an understatement and should you ever get the chance to visit San Francisco, I highly recommend a trip out to Alcatraz Island.
If you aren't familiar with the Bay Area and all that it has to offer, I would also highly recommend a tour by Trusted Tours & Attractions as a great way to see all that San Francisco has to offer and, trust me, there's a lot! From Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge to the famous Trolly Cars to Lombard Street and so much in between, San Francisco is a fabulous city and one of my very favorites in the entire country. I wish I had been smart enough to see more of it when I lived out there!
If you're considering a trip to the City By the Bay then why not sign up for the Trusted Travel eNewsletter so that you can check out what discounts and specials are available from Trusted Tours & Attractions? If you sign up before December 31st, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free iPod Nano which would make your trip even sweeter as you could download some of the great music from the heyday of the Haight-Ashbury District and you could really do some "California Dreaming" in style!
One of the cities I remember fondly and wouldn't mind going to again to warm up a bit is San Francisco. When I lived in Stockton I didn't visit San Francisco anywhere near as often as I should have unless you count the occasional trip out to the airport to fly home! That isn't to say that I didn't go to the city for other things and I remember quite fondly a trip I took there with my parents when they came out to visit me one summer.
I dare say that I got my love for history from my father and he was really interested in visiting Alacatraz Island, home of "The Rock" - a famous prison that once held the likes of Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and Robert Stroud - better known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz". Alcatraz initially served as a military prison from 1867 until it became part of the Federal Prison System for civilians in April of 1934 due to the increased number of violent criminals spawned by The Great Depression and Prohibition. President John F. Kennedy officially closed the prison in 1963 and it eventually became part of the National Park Service and has been visited by thousands of tourists - myself, my son, and my parents included. To say that it is fascinating is an understatement and should you ever get the chance to visit San Francisco, I highly recommend a trip out to Alcatraz Island.
If you aren't familiar with the Bay Area and all that it has to offer, I would also highly recommend a tour by Trusted Tours & Attractions as a great way to see all that San Francisco has to offer and, trust me, there's a lot! From Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge to the famous Trolly Cars to Lombard Street and so much in between, San Francisco is a fabulous city and one of my very favorites in the entire country. I wish I had been smart enough to see more of it when I lived out there!
If you're considering a trip to the City By the Bay then why not sign up for the Trusted Travel eNewsletter so that you can check out what discounts and specials are available from Trusted Tours & Attractions? If you sign up before December 31st, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free iPod Nano which would make your trip even sweeter as you could download some of the great music from the heyday of the Haight-Ashbury District and you could really do some "California Dreaming" in style!
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Posted By 
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12/11/2007
3 Comments:
I loved my visit to the rock. It was awesome. Those were some mighty small cells.
I too love the city. I must say that the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. Best two months, weather wise, is September and October. Indian summer. If anyone hasn't gone and has the opportunity...GO. You won't be sorry. :)
Did you walk around Alcatraz Island Lighthouse?
Do have any pictures of the Rock Lighthouse?
and don't forget to stop in Santa Cruz!
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