| With its neighborhood charm and world class | | | | light-hearted family rides like the Congo Queen. It also |
| attractions, San Francisco offers something for | | | | features interactions with exotic land animals and |
| everyone, including families. Below are some | | | | majestic marine life, exciting shows, games of skill, and |
| suggested family-friendly activities for your next trip to | | | | the chance to meet the "Justice League" Super |
| San Francisco. | | | | Heroes and the loveable Looney Tunes characters. |
| 1. San Francisco's Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf | | | | 6. Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of |
| houses over 275 realistic wax figures ranging from | | | | Sciences features marine from all over the world: |
| presidents and sports heroes to Hollywood superstars | | | | poison dart frogs, box turtles, sea horses, clown fish, |
| and historical figures. Whether you admire Mohandas | | | | and more. Not only can you see (and in many cases, |
| Gandhi or Bill Gates, John Travolta or Donald Trump, | | | | touch!) these fascinating animals, you can interact and |
| this museum has it all! | | | | learn from aquatic biologists about how they study and |
| 2. The Charles M. Schulz Museum pays homage to | | | | care for the animals. The Early Childhood Program |
| the creator of the beloved Peanuts cartoon. The | | | | features story time and a nature nest where kids can |
| museum features exhibits centered on Schulz's life and | | | | explore plants and animals. Visitors of all ages can |
| art, including changing exhibits, original cartoon strips, | | | | watch penguin feedings twice a day at 11:00 am and |
| and an outdoor courtyard with sculptures and a | | | | 3:30 pm. |
| Snoopy Labyrinth. It also presents hands-on | | | | 7. The ZEUM lets families explore San Francisco's |
| workshops where children can learn about cartooning, | | | | tech side with hands-on activities in animation, video |
| creating characters, and more. | | | | production, sound production, performance, and visual |
| 3. Exploratorium combines art, science and human | | | | arts. Kids can experiment with claymation, star in a |
| perception in more than 650 exhibits about marine and | | | | music video, and explore digital photography. A new |
| insect life, meteorology, and more. The Tactile Dome, | | | | exhibit called Painting with Light features a virtual reality |
| which takes visitors through total darkness with only | | | | game where players navigate through a |
| their sense of touch to guide them, is among the | | | | computer-generated maze projected on the floor. |
| museum's most popular exhibits. Exploratorium offers | | | | Think you're up for the challenge? |
| free admission on the first Wednesday of each month. | | | | 8. The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a wide |
| 4. The Golden Gate Park Carousel is a favorite | | | | range of indoor and outdoor activities for children ages |
| among locals and visitors from around the world. | | | | 6 months to 8 years old. The Museum features |
| Originally built near Buffalo, NY in 1912, this 92-year old | | | | hands-on art and science exhibits, performances, |
| vintage carousel has been in its current location since | | | | workshops, and special events. Tot Spot lets younger |
| 1941. Generations of children have been enchanted by | | | | children explore animal homes and habitats as they |
| carousel creatures like horses, zebra, camels, and | | | | walk, roll, or jump on a water-filled pond. Lookout Cove |
| more. | | | | is a two and half acre outdoor exhibit highlighting iconic |
| 5. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom offers 35 rides, | | | | places in the Bay Area. |
| ranging from heart-pounding roller coasters to | | | | |