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San Francisco, known for its diverse attractions and rich history, offers a range of activities for visitors. Among the highlights is Alcatraz Island, once a maximum-security prison and now a popular tourist destination. Alcatraz Cruises describes it as an “inescapable experience,” where visitors can learn about its infamous inmates and the prison's history.
City Lights Bookstore, founded in 1953 by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Peter D. Martin, remains an iconic cultural spot. It played a pivotal role in publishing Allen Ginsberg’s "Howl" and is closely associated with the Beat poets.
San Francisco's Chinatown stands as one of the largest outside Asia. Since the mid-19th century, Chinese immigrants have influenced this vibrant area known for cultural events and authentic cuisine. Angel Island nearby serves as a historical site that once detained thousands of Chinese immigrants between 1910-1940.
