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Getting Out and and Into it in Salem!

1) San Francisco GoCar Tour:
san francisco gocar tourIt's the most exhilarating, entertaining and enlightening way to see San Francisco - the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car! The clever talking car navigates for you and points out the sights that bring San Francisco to life. Experience what the press is buzzing about, what visitors rave about and what Time Magazine has nominated "as one of the coolest inventions of the year".
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1. Heart of San Francisco Bike Tour - from $65 - Book it Here!

bike tour in san franciscoCycle through the heart of San Francisco on this moderate 3.5-hour bike tour of the city's must-visit neighborhoods, including Hayes Valley, Civic Center, Haight-Ashbury, the Mission, Alamo Square, NoPa and Golden Gate Park. Find hidden local spots, explore famous parks and admire San Francisco's iconic Victorian architecture with your guide. You'll pedal at a mellow pace and avoid the big hills, and make plenty of rest stops. Numbers are limited to nine on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience. Read more.

2. San Francisco City Tour- from $59- Book it Here!

san francisco city tourJoin us and explore the beauty of San Francisco, know the history, come across neighborhoods and appreciate its outstanding views and sights. Our knowledgeable and experienced guides provide a fun and comprehensive look into the culture and history of the City by the Bay.Read more. Reviews!

 

 

san francisco city pass3. Get the City Pass! Use your ticket book to go to the major attractions of San Francisco at a discount, and skip the lines. Order it here! $94 Adult; $64 Child.

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1.7-day Cable Car and Muni Bus Passport
2.California Academy of Sciences
3.Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise
4.Aquarium of the Bay   OR   Monterey Bay Aquarium
5.Exploratorium   OR   de Young Museum

San Francisco packs a lot into its compact 49 square miles. And CityPASS is kind of like that, too – we've hand-picked the city's best attractions, including the world-famous cable cars, and packed them into a perfect pocket-sized ticket book for your visit. CityPASS is valid for 9 days, giving you plenty of time to see the best of San Francisco, and take the best memories home with you. Read more!

Fun Facts:The Golden Gate Bridge, the most famous bridge in the world, manages to impress even the most experienced travelers with its stunning 1.7-mile span.  Approximately 120,000 automobiles drive across it every day.  A pedestrian walkway also allows the crossing on foot, and bikes are allowed on the western side.   The Golden Gate Bridge is said to be one of the most photographed things on Earth.

 

Interesting facts about the Golden Gate Bridge! i.e.: Why the name Golden Gate?

The Golden Gate Strait is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The strait is approximately three-miles long by one-mile wide with currents ranging from 4.5 to 7.5 knots. It is generally accepted that the strait was named "Chrysopylae", or Golden Gate, by John C. Fremont, Captain, topographical Engineers of the U.S. Army circa 1846. It reminded him of a harbor in Instanbul named Chrysoceras or Golden Horn.

 

 

cable car in san francisco4.    Cable cars have been transporting people around San Francisco since the late 19th century. The cars run on tracks and are moved by an underground cable on three routes.  Their familiar bells can be heard ringing from blocks away.  Tickets ($5) may be purchased at the cable car turnarounds at the ends of each route.  Each one-way ride will provide spectacular views of the city's celebrated hills as well as exhilarating transportation. Hold on!(www.sfcablecar.com)

fun in san francisco- alcatraz island5. Alcatraz, the notorious former prison, is located on an island of the same name in the middle of San Francisco Bay.  Some of the United States’ most notorious criminals were incarcerated there.  Though several tried, no inmate ever made a successful escape from “The Rock.”  The prison was closed in the 1960’s and stories about Alcatraz are legendary.  A visit to Alcatraz today is fascinating.  Recorded cell-house tours are available, allowing visitors to learn about the prison as they explore the buildings and grounds.  To reach the island, take an Alcatraz Cruises ferry from Pier 43.  Advance reservations are recommended, 415-981-ROCK (7625). (www.alcatrazcruises.com)

 

fisherman's wharf san francisco6. Fisherman's Wharf  is also home to PIER 39, a festive waterfront marketplace that is one of the city's most popular attractions.  A community of California sea lions has taken up residence on the floats to the west of the pier and visitors line the nearby railing to watch their antics.  From there it's a short walk to the Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and the famous crab vendors selling walk-away crab and shrimp cocktails. Leashed dogs welcome!

 

union square san francisco7. Union Square is the place for serious shoppers.  Major departments stores and the most exclusive designer boutiques line streets like Post, Sutter, Geary, Grant, Stockton and Powell.  The Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre houses the largest Bloomingdale's outside of New York and the second largest Nordstrom in the U.S.

 

north beach and coit tower san francisco8.   North Beach, the city's Italian quarter, isn't a beach at all.  It's a neighborhood of romantic European-style sidewalk cafes, restaurants and shops centered near Washington Square along Columbus and Grant avenues.  The beautiful Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a beloved landmark. Coit Tower atop Telegraph Hill offers a splendid vantage point for photos of the bridges and the Bay.  Inside the tower, floor-to-ceiling murals painted in the 1930s depict scenes of early San Francisco. (www.coittower.org).

 

china town san francisco9. The entrance to Chinatown at Grant Avenue and Bush Street is called the "Dragon's Gate." Inside are 24 blocks of hustle and bustle, most of it taking place along Grant Avenue, the oldest street in San Francisco. This city within a city is best explored on foot;  exotic shops, renowned restaurants, food markets, temples and small museums comprise its boundaries. Visitors can buy ancient potions from herb shops, relax and enjoy a "dim sum" lunch or witness the making of fortune cookies.

 

clam chowder10. Dining in San Francisco is an attraction in itself.  Known as America’s best restaurant city, San Francisco chefs excel at combining the freshest local ingredients, authentic international flavors and a touch of creative genius.  On the left is sourdough bread with clam chowder! yum.....

Choose your cuisine – Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Moroccan, Indian, Malaysian, Mexican, Greek, Russian or “fusion,” a combination of any or all of these influences.  Here is  a great link  for a list of San Francisco's hottest restaurants, a calendar listing of food-related news and events.


mission district11. Nightlife in San Francisco is a constantly changing scene.  The “hottest” clubs currently are in the South of Market and Mission districts, with live and recorded rock and Latin music.  Jazz, blues, swing and “oldies” music can be found all over town. For a complete list of nightlife options, visit our Nightlife link.

 

theater in san francisco12. A visit to San Francisco would not be complete without a cultural experience. Here is a link to theater of all kinds.  The city is home to internationally recognized symphony, opera and ballet companies.  Playwrights such as Sam Shepherd and Tom Stoppard introduce their works in San Francisco and avant-garde theatre and dance companies dot the city.   The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Asian Art Museum, the de Young Museum, the Palace of the Legion of Honor and other museums and galleries are devoted to the finest of classical and contemporary arts. San Francisco is also home to the California Academy of Sciences - the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. For a complete museum guide, visit our museums listings

 

ghirardelli square13) Ghirardelli Square - Ghirardelli Square is a landmark with shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.  Great shops, games, chocolate!, rides, restaurants... a party.

 

 

muir woods14) Muir Woods:When John Muir learned that William and Elizabeth Kent were naming a redwood forest near San Francisco in his honor, he declared, "This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." The couple had purchased the land to preserve its beauty and restful wilderness; and in 1908, they donated it to the federal governent to protect it from destruction.

aquarium at california academy of sciences san francisco15) California Academy of Sciences: Explore exhibits and aquarium displays and let exotic animals from around the world transport you to the tropics, Tibet, and dozens of other remote destinations. (Thursdays 6-10 do this while sipping cocktails!) Special planetarium shows will take you even farther afield. Thursday nights each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond. For adults ages 21+.Golden Gate Park: 55 Music Concourse Dr. 415-379-8000

16.San Francisco Botanical Gardens

dog park in san francisco, californiaCome explore one of the most diverse gardens in the world on 55 acres at San Francisco Botanical Garden. Landscaped & open areas are both at this location, open year-round. Classes, lectures, walks, & trips offered by the Botanical Gardens. 1199 9th Avenue.San Francisco, California

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