7 must see places in San Francisco
Author: Shari Hearn
No visit to San Francisco is complete without visiting some of the most popular tourist destinations in San Francisco. Here is a sample of seven to be See places you have to check out on your next visit:
1) California Palace of the Legion of Honor
Set in 34th Avenue and Clement Street, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is an art experience not want to miss. First, is the building itself. Built in 1924, the Legion of Honor is three-quarter scale replica of the Palace of the Legion of Honor in Paris to honor the 3,600 Californians who lost their lives in the battlefields of France during the First World War
After he was amazed by the building, which probably will want to see the collection of sculptures by Rodin, and some other notable acquisitions, including Claude Monet, "The Grand Canal, Venice," 1908 and "El Greco St. John the Baptist, circa 1600.
2) Alcatraz
Who knew an old prison tour would be so popular?
Alcatraz is an island just miles off the coast of San Francisco, which had been used as a military prison in 1907, then as a federal prison in the 1930s, housing more hardened criminals. Some of its most famous prisoners are: George Kelly, bank robber and kidnapper, also known as "Machine Gun Kelly," Floyd Hamilton, Bonnie and Clyde pilot and Al Capone, Chicago Mob Boss, known as "Scarface."
In 1973, Alcatraz was incorporated into the National Park System and became a tourist attraction. Since then, more than 14 million visitors have taken the 10 minute boat ride from Pier 41 in San Francisco to see 'The Rock '. Tickets usually sell, sometimes weeks in advance.
3) Chinatown
Chinatown is home to the largest population Asia largest outside China, and is located in an area near North Beach, near bound by Grant Avenue and Bush Street, Broadway and Larkin Street. Here you will find shops and food, including in 1328, Mee Mee Bakery Stockton between Broadway and Vallejo. Mee Mee is the reputation of being the author of the fortune cookie. For seafood, one of his best Bets are Yuet Lee in 1300 Stockton Street, near where North Beach and Chinatown merge.
4) Golden Gate Park
You can spend a day in Golden Gate Park – and you should. It's great to go there and just walk, or sit and enjoy the day. But if you are in the exploration, there is more than enough to explore, such as:
The Strybing Arboretum – 70 acres of gardens with paths, flower and redwood trees, herbs, flowers and ponds ducks.
Stow Lake – where you can rent rowboats and bicycles.
Spreckels Lake District – where you can see the miniature radio controlled racing.
Bison Paddock – Located along Dr. John F. Kennedy, the bison paddock is an exhibition of the San Francisco Zoo, where you can see, what else, bison!
5) Union Square
Union Square is the place to go for serious shopping. Forced by Stockton, Powell, Post and Geary, several buses leave the area and is a short walk from many of the hotels most commonly used. There is also a metro (BART and Muni) exit on Market Street.
Or, you can stay at the Grand Hyatt Union Square and just walk from your room.
Everywhere you walk in the area of Union Square you'll find store after store after store such as Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Armani Giorgiao, H & M, Hermes, Baccarat and Gianni Versace.
6) Haight Ashbury ( "The Haight")
Well, not Union Square, but might not be what you expect either. As Haight Ashbury was the center of hippie in the 1960s, the Haight today is home to exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage-clothing stores, clubs and cafes of the hip. No matter what you find is something you like in the Haight, in the case of a hemp bracelet, kitchen collectibles, punk t-shirts, skate team, an ice cream from Ben and Jerry's, or a vintage dress cost more than $ 1,000.
While you're in the neighborhood you can walk through old houses, 1960 musicians, including the former home of members of the Grateful Dead at 710 Ashbury, the former home of Janis Joplin at 112 Lyon, and the former home of the Jefferson Airplane at 2400 Fulton.
7) Neighborhoods The Muni Metro and Bus Lines
Of course, San Francisco is more than most popular tourist spots. People actually live there. Why Why not go to some not so tourist areas along the Muni bus routes and metro line and see some very fun and unique neighborhoods, most of which have their own shopping?
Districts may want to visit and experience are: the Castro, which is predominantly gay neighborhood with many shops unique and fun along Castro Street, Noe Valley district of Victoria with a large shopping area along 24th Street, Richmond and the interior, which many consider Chinatown "New", with a wealth of good Asian restaurants. Also find an old time Irish pub in Ireland 32, 3920 Geary Blvd., Where you can enjoy live music every day of the week and live broadcasts of sporting events in Ireland.
About the author:
Shari Hearn is a writer and creator of most vacation spots, where you can learn about things like things to do in San Francisco and holidays tropical island.
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