The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
In San Francisco, the National Park Service operates the Golden Gate National Recreation area and Alcatraz Island, two of the City’s most popular tourists attractions. But many travelers are unaware of yet another National Historical Park tucked neatly away near Fisherman’s Wharf: the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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Walking up the infamous Lombard Street in San Francisco makes for a great cardio workout
San Francisco’s drastic changes in elevation are no exaggeration. Cars systematically park with wheels turned in to the curb. The Metro buses and trolleys run strategically up and down the steepest slopes. Women do not wear high heels without ready transportation available. But it’s a great walking city and navigating San Francisco is excellent exercise! Read More »
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The Zeum children's museum in San Francisco, CA
Sure, the Exploratorium is fabulous. But if you’re looking for a less-crowded museum that’s not on everyone’s to-do list, here are three that are favored by San Francisco’s locals.
The Randall Museum (199 Museum Way): This city-owned museum is perched atop a fabulous overlook of the city. Inside, though, the kids will have fun learning about the Bay Area ecosystem, making LEGO models strong enough to withstand an earthquake, and playing in the model caboose and Victorian house. Read More »
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Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
Whether sightseeing or in search of spiritual enlightenment, these three San Francisco churches fit the bill — no matter what your religion.
Grace Cathedral (1100 California Street): This Nob Hill church was founded during the gold rush in 1849. While the original building was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, this newer French Gothic masterpiece is the third largest Episcopal cathedral in the U.S. The soaring interior is dotted with stained glass — more than 7,000 square feet of it — depicting at least 11,000 people including Albert Einstein and John Glenn. It’s a bit of a celebrity draw as well — Courteney Cox and David Arquette married here. While visiting, take a few meditative moments to walk the cathedral’s two labyrinths — one inside, one outside. The Huntington Hotel is a half block away.
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One of San Francisco's Famous Cable Cars
They clatter past Union Square, pull up to Fisherman’s Wharf, plow up the hardcore hills between Market Street and the Bay. But how do you get a seat on board a San Francisco cable car? Can you really just hop on?
The short answer is yes, you can just hop on to any of the three cable car lines. The car conductor will collect your $5 per ride fee on board. But if you’re just learning the system, it’s easiest to find a car in one of these five spots. Read More »
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