Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is located 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco, California in San Francisco Bay.

Prison courtyard.

Areal view of the Rock.

Two story prison cell block.

Ghostly night picture with fog rolling in.

Alcatraz prison cell.

The Social Hall in disrepair, destroyed by fire.

Oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast of the United States.

The whole island is surrounded by a rocky shoreline. Water tower can be seen in the background.

San Francisco skyline picture looking over the island and the bay.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is operated by the National Park Service and is open to tours. Visitors can take a ferry ride from Pier 33, near the Fisherman's Wharf.

St. Louis Gateway Arch

Also known as the Gateway to the West, and stands as part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri.

People visiting the observation deck on vacation at the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

Standing 630 feet (192 m) tall and 630 ft (192 m) wide at the base.

Great night picture with the St. Louis skyline in the background.

Designed in 1947 by architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel.

Construction began on February 12, 1963 and ended on October 28, 1965.

Beautiful 4th of July celebration in the city of St. Louis with plenty of fireworks.

Night picture of the Gateway Arch.

View from the observation area.

State Capital between the Arch.

Mississippi River.