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Down the promenade from the restaurants of Fisherman’s Wharf is Pier 39, which has somehow become the type of destination that someone halfway around the world wants to come here…
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Coit Tower: A prominent monument in the San Francisco skyline, Coit Tower offers panoramic views of the whole city. Set atop Telegraph Hill between the Fisherman’s Wharf area and North…
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Conservatory of Flowers – Located within Golden Gate Park, the Conservatory of Flowers features a collection of exotic plants in a beautiful historic building. Completed in 1878, the Victorian greenhouse…
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Octagon House, San Francisco – The Octagon House is a historic landmark in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow district. Built in 1861, the Octagon House is, as its name suggests, eight…
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Twin Peaks, One of the best places to get views of the San Francisco, Twin Peaks rise about 922 feet (282 meters) above sea level. After a winding drive up…
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Alcatraz Island, out in the San Francisco Bay, once held some of history’s most infamous criminals at the country’s first supermax federal penitentiary. The allure of Alcatraz lies in its…
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San Francisco is one of the greatest cities in the world. Beautiful natural features, diverse, vibrant cultures, and rich history join together in the perfect combination to form this world-class…
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Alamo Square Park offers an iconic view of San Francisco – the “Painted Ladies” in front of the San Francisco skyline, including the Transamerica Pyramid, in the background. The old…
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San Francisco’s Chinatown is a portal into an important part of San Francisco’s history, as well as a rich cultural center. The first big wave of Chinese immigrants arrived to…
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Golden Gate Park – In the midst of the city chaos – the traffic and the hustle of the metropolis – lies an oasis, a place to take a walk…
