| Fisherman's Wharf is one of the main tourist areas of | | | | or Not museum, and if you're early enough, the catch |
| San Francisco, California and is one of the major deals | | | | of fishermen taking their boats in the ocean. Pier 49 |
| in the city not only for his ties to maritime history, but | | | | may be a great place for tourists, but its still a working |
| also by the amount of things to do there. | | | | pier for local fishermen. |
| One of the most easily recognized buildings in | | | | Pier 39 is another place you'll find entertainment and |
| Fisherman's Wharf is the Maritime Museum, known | | | | attractions such as the Board of Riptide and ride |
| almost as much for its form of construction of vessels | | | | Turbo making it particularly good to visit if you've got |
| for the exhibitions that document San Francisco's | | | | children in your group. For a little excitement but no less |
| maritime past. Anyone who is even slightly interested in | | | | impressive least visit the Aquarium of the Bay and |
| boats or history will enjoy a stroll through this museum. | | | | watch the sea life that surrounds you as you walk |
| For a sample of a different kind of history, check out | | | | through the cave with a glass roof. Finish your visit to |
| the original Ghirardellis premises are located in the | | | | Pier 39 with a walk in the beautiful two-story carousel |
| Wharf area. Although the world-class chocolate is no | | | | in San Francisco. |
| longer here, you can see where the story began to | | | | No visit to Fisherman's Wharf would be complete |
| Ghirardelli and buy some chocolate there. | | | | without taking a trip to the sea in the bay, and so must |
| Some of the major attractions of Fisherman's Wharf | | | | be Pier 41 on your itinerary as this is the starting point |
| is located on the docks. In particular vibrant Pier 45, | | | | for most boat trips around the bay including those |
| where among other things you can buy some fresh | | | | aimed at Alcatraz. |
| seafood cooked right on the pier, visit Ripley's Believe It | | | | |