Alcatraz

Alcatraz

thousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz’s notorious criminals. the stories of life and death on “the rock” may sometimes be exaggerated, but it’s almost impossible to resist the chance to wander the cellblock that tamed the country’s toughest gangsters and saw daring escape attempts of tremendous desperation.

Vesuvio

Vesuvio

A funky bar with a Beat Generation inspired atmosphere, and former hangout of Jack Kerouac. Photo: Ricardo Martins