It’s Thursday once again, and we know you’re seriously looking forward to the weekend. Although you can’t run free just yet, we have got some great things for you to do today to take your mind off the extra day of work you have coming up before your weekend. Take a look at some of the awesome things we found for you to do if you happen to be in San Francisco, California in today’s installment of Dollars & Sense!
Escape From Alcatraz
The Rock, as it is more popularly known, was once a notorious maximum-security prison. It sits on an island in the middle of the bay. Famous inmates have included Al Capone, Doc and Ma Barker and the birdman of Alcatraz. No one ever escaped; although 34 prisoners tried, and myth has it that three succeeded but were not acknowledged. Be aware that there is only one official tour operator – Alcatraz Cruises. Book well in advance. Admission price includes a haunting audio tour that features interviews with former inmates.
Address:
Pier 33, Hornblower Alcatraz Landing
San Francisco
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Visit The California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is considered the greenest museum in the world. The US$500 million building, which opened in 2008, is by Italian architect Renzo Piano and features a living roof, a 21st-century planetarium, aquarium, rainforest and natural history museum.
Address:
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park
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Financial Tip Of The Day
Utilize Online Bill Pay With Your Bank.
This serves two purposes. First, it keeps you in much closer contact with your money, as you can keep a very close eye on your balance and be in much less danger of overdrafting. Second, it saves you money on stamps and paper checks by allowing you to just fill in an online form, click submit, and have your bill paid. Try it out – and take advantage of it if you’re not already.
