Off the coast of San Francisco, millions of people pay to go to prison. They come to the island of Alcatraz to tour the dark cells of probably the most infamous American prison.

Gardens of Alcatraz tours allow visitors to stroll grounds once cultivated by convicts.

An installation featuring seven new sculpture, sound, and mixed-media works by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has opened on the historic prison island of Alcatraz.

Ocean Beach added to iconic artistic renderings of Golden Gate attractions

The swearing-in ceremony featured an American trifecta: citizenship, national parks, and public libraries.

Some libraries are getting young kids reading by taking the books outside.

How was life on Alcatraz? For Chula Vista's Dick Fisher, not so bad

Life on The Rock: Inmate, guard and residents recount daily living on Alcatraz

Alcatraz tradition ends for former prisoners, guards and their families

The man behind many enhancements enjoyed by visitors at Golden Gate parklands