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Fisherman's
Wharf and Aquatic Park - Eat some fresh crab
and see the fishing boats. Tours of Alcatraz Island and the
bay leave from here. The Maritime National Historic Park
is at the west end of wharf. Car parking is very expensive,
consider public transportation.
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San
Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace - Located
along the Embarcadero at the end of Market Street the restored
building house numerous shops and restaurants. A farmers
market is open four days a week —Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday.
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Presidio
of San Francisco - Formerly a military post,
the Presidio is a national park and recreational paradise
featuring spectacular vistas, meandering trails, and historic
and architectural treasures.
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The
Golden Gate Bridge - The Golden Gate Bridge
was the largest suspension bridge in the world when it was
built in 1937 and has become an internationally recognized
symbol of San Francisco.
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Francisco Cable Cars - Ride the famous red cable
cars to popular visitor destinations. Three different lines
run in downtown San Francisco: Powell-Mason, Powell- Hyde and
the California Street line.You can purchase a one-day cable
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Muir
Woods National Monument - West coast redwood
trees dominate Muir Woods. There are several trails that
offer a variety of habitats, terrain, and degree of hiking
difficulty. Today the woods are a reminder of the way much
of the Marin County land once appeared.
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Winchester
Mystery House - Sarah Winchester built a home
that is an architectural marvel a 160-room Victorian mansion
with three working elevators, and 47 fireplaces. Three different
tours are available of the house.
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Alcatraz
Island.- Popular visitor destination as part
of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco.
The "Day Tour" is most popular. It includes round-trip
transportation to the island
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Napa
Valley - Recognized around the world as a great
wine region. Its wines are highly regarded for their superior
quality and diversity of style.Napa Valley is home to more
than 260 wineries with many offering tours,wine tasting.
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Sausalito -
A waterfront community that lies across the Golden Gate Bridge
from San Francisco. Sausalito is home to two major children’s
attractions: the Bay Area Discovery Museum and the San Francisco
Bay Model.
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Angel
Island - Angel Island is the largest Island
in San Francisco Bay. Tours of Angel Island's historic sites
are offered by State Park Volunteers. Tram tours, bike rentals,
camping, and sea kayaking.
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Aquarium
of the Bay - A unique educational and entertainment
facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of
San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. The aquarium
offers birthday party's, rentals and sleep over's
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Aircraft
Carrier Hornet Museum -The carrier participated
in two of the greatest events of the 20th century : World
War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Now moored
on San Francisco Bay.
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San
Francisco Cable Car Museum - a collection of
historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays and
gift shop. A walkway under the streets that allow you to
view the working cable, which runs continuously.
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COPIA - The
American Center for Wine, Food and Arts This center, named appropriately
for the goddess of abundance, celebrates the unique culture of
the Napa Valley. Wine
tasting 101 and winery of the week.
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San
Francisco Chinatown -The largest chinatown outside
of Asia is about eight blocks and has two long main streets,
Grant and Stockton. Here you will find souvenir shops, antique
stores and restaurants.
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