| If you are considering a baseball road trip this summer, | | | | That's short for the famous Haight-Ashbury district, on |
| consider San Francisco. In addition to attending a game | | | | the western edge of the city. This several block |
| or two at AT+T Park to see the Giants play your | | | | historic district saw its peak in the late 1960's and much |
| favorite team, there are literally dozens of other | | | | of that culture still exists. It is a wonderful district for a |
| sightseeing attractions. Here is our top ten list of things | | | | stroll, with several friendly restaurants beckoning along |
| to see and do in San Francisco on a baseball road trip... | | | | the way. For architecture buffs, some of the historic |
| #1: See A Game At AT+T Park | | | | homes in the district are one of a kind. |
| This beautiful decade old ballpark is located along a | | | | #7: See A Ball Game Across The Bay |
| sheltered portion of San Francisco's waterfront. The | | | | Since it's a baseball road trip we are talking about, why |
| area is called China Basin, and home run balls | | | | not ride across the bay to Oakland to see a game? |
| frequently land in the water adjacent to the right field | | | | The Oakland Athletics play about a half hour from |
| stands. | | | | downtown San Francisco via public transportation. The |
| We recommend getting tickets in advance, but you | | | | metro area's main public transportation system, BART, |
| can usually find a few available on the day of the | | | | will drop you off right at the stadium. |
| game. | | | | #8: Check Out The Waterfront |
| #2: Tour The Ballpark | | | | Play tourist and spend an afternoon at Pier 39 and |
| Get a behind the scenes tour of AT+T Park by signing | | | | Pier 41, which is brimming with restaurants and shops. If |
| up for a guided tour. These tours are offered daily and | | | | you are looking for t-shirts or other gifts to bring home, |
| explore all areas of the ballpark, including the dugout, | | | | this is where you'll find them! |
| press area, and locker room. | | | | #9: Dinner In Chinatown |
| #3: Tour The Anchor Brewery | | | | San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the best known in |
| One of America's best known and most beloved | | | | the world. Located centrally to just about everything, it |
| breweries is right here in San Francisco. It's the Anchor | | | | is several square blocks of small restaurants, |
| Brewing Company, and the historic brewery complex | | | | businesses, street vendors, and more. It is best |
| is only a mile or so away from the ballpark. Be sure to | | | | experienced by simply strolling through, peeking at a |
| arrange your tour well in advance (at least a month). | | | | menu posted outside, and choosing your destination for |
| Only one tour a day is offered and they fill up fast. | | | | dinner. |
| #4: Take A Trip To Alcatraz Island | | | | #10: Visiting Baseball History |
| Sightseeing boats leave hourly to this small island | | | | About a mile south of downtown and not far from the |
| located a mile off the shore. This island was home to | | | | Anchor Brewery, the intersection of 16th and Bryant |
| a famous federal prison bearing the same name. | | | | houses a large supermarket and chain retailers. This is |
| Tours of the former prison are offered and it is a once | | | | the former site of Seals Stadium, the first home of the |
| in a lifetime experience. Visitors describe the | | | | Giants in 1958 and 1959. The ballpark is long gone, but |
| experience as educational, fascinating, and sobering. | | | | a new plaque denoting the historical significance was |
| This is a tour not to be missed. | | | | installed in 2008 to mark the 50th year of the |
| #5: Ride A Cable Car | | | | franchise. |
| There are two street car lines in San Francisco, the | | | | Across the street is one of San Francisco's oldest |
| California line and the Powell line. Each takes you to | | | | restaurants, the Double Play Cafe. It has stood here |
| different sections of the town, and both travel up and | | | | since 1909, and it's a great place for breakfast or lunch. |
| down the city's hilly terrain. These cable cars are | | | | It also houses numerous memorabilia from Seals |
| probably one of the most unique forms of public | | | | Stadium, including part of the original flag pole and a |
| transportation in America. | | | | few stadium seats. |
| #6: Visit The Haight | | | | |