| One of the best things about San Francisco is that you | | | | trendy neighborhood now consists of upscale |
| can be in a museum in the morning and on a mountain | | | | boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants. |
| in the afternoon. Cultural attractions exist alongside | | | | 6. Golden Gate National Recreation Area: |
| invigorating outdoor activities. San Francisco is known | | | | Golden Gate is the largest urban national park in the |
| for its diversity - from the hippie haunts of | | | | world, containing 74,000 acres of land and water. |
| Haight-Ashbury to Chinatown. | | | | 7. The Exploratorium: |
| Following are top attractions in San Francisco: | | | | The Exploratorium is a collage of hundreds of science, |
| 1. Alcatraz: | | | | art and human perception exhibits. |
| Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco | | | | 8. Presidio National Park: |
| bay, is an infamous federal penitentiary. | | | | For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post |
| 2. Golden Gate Bridge: | | | | for three nations. It is now a national park with almost |
| Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a | | | | 1,500 acres of hiking and biking trails, beautiful beaches |
| 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway | | | | and stunning views. |
| to San Francisco. | | | | 9. Union Square: |
| 3. Chinatown: | | | | Union Square is one of San Francisco's main retail and |
| Chinatown is an electric neighborhood of 100,000 | | | | cultural centers featuring everything from upscale |
| people. Get a taste of Hong Kong's present and past | | | | department stores and boutiques to discount houses. |
| with its authentic markets and fantastic restaurants. | | | | 10. Pier 39: |
| 4. Fisherman's Wharf: | | | | Pier 39, the third most visited attraction in the U.S., |
| Fisherman's Wharf is known for its historic waterfront, | | | | offers several waterfront attractions including dining, |
| delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique | | | | shopping, live entertainment and sea lions. |
| shopping. The area offers some of the most incredible | | | | Enjoy the many attractions San Francisco offers. |
| views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate | | | | From its eclectic architecture to its peninsular location |
| Bridge and the cityscape. | | | | on the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay to its |
| 5. Haight-Ashbury: | | | | famous landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge |
| At the center of the hippie culture of the 1960s, this | | | | and Alcatraz Island. |