| San Francisco is well known for its steep, rolling terrain and awe-inspiring sights. From its historic beginnings to its modern art and ethnic cultures, San Francisco is simply an inspiration.
A trip to Ghiradelli Square is truly delicious, with bakeries, restaurants, gift shops and a special stop at the scrumptius Ghiradelli Choclate Shop. Golden Gate NRA is the largest urban national park and contains the Marin Headlands; and across the bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island and the Presidio. Sausalito's back yard is a great place for sightseeing and outdoor recreation.
San Francisco Maritine Nat Historic Park, located at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, includes the fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the Maritime Museum, and the Maritime Museum Library. Not
sure where to go? The San
Francisco Highlights Tour features the best of San Francisco
including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio,
Alcatraz and much more at just $45.00 per person. The
Musee Mecanique contains over 160 coin-operated mechanical
instruments consisting of Grand-Ma Fortune Tellers, lovetellers,
strength testers, and games of chance and skill dating from the
1880's thru the present. Free admission but machines are coin
operated in their original condition so the public can enjoy them
as they were originally intended. Located at the Cliff House
Restaurant, a San Francisco landmark since 1863. Take Geary
to Ocean Beach. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is unique in its use of water conserving flora while being recognized as one of the finest private gardens in the U.S.
$5.00
A trip to San Francisco is a trip to Pier 39. Ride the Venetian Carousel,
visit the UnderWater World, enjoy street performers and the most delightful "Sea Lebrities" - San Francisco's surprise guests (California sea lions) after the Loma Prieta earthquake.
The 1 hour Bay
Cruise is a must with this special internet price of just
$12.00!! Cruise includes the Marina,
Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge,
and Downtown.
Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, The Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art.
The Museum of the City of San Francisco has two major exhibits in San Francisco's Civic Center. Centerpiece of the Museum is the head of the Goddess of Progress, a portion of the City Hall statue destroyed during the 1906 earthquake.
The San Francisco Zoo offers a natural environment for over 250 species of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. $3, $6, $9
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