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 Neighborhood with Non-Stop Bustle |
Grant Avenue at Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States http://www.sanfranciscochinato... |
One of the busiest areas of the city, Chinatown is a hodgepodge of shops, restaurants, and businesses of every kind. The vibrant and close-knit community that lives within this neighborhood has also made it one of San Francisco's top tourist destinations. With over 80,000 residents (plus countless tourists) traversing the streets, it is no wonder that the sidewalks can become precarious during rush hour. Thankfully, there are many side streets, quiet shops, and traditional restaurants that provide some relief from the bustle outside. Try your luck at one of the hundreds of dining options in the area, especially those serving Dim Sum, as they can be some of the best in the city. Also make sure to stop in some of the small herbal shops for some unusual trinkets and art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nation's Oldest Public Affairs Forum |
595 Market Street 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 597 6700 http://www.commonwealthclub.org/ |
Established in 1903 by San Francisco Chronicle editorial writer Edward F. Adams, The Commonwealth Club has proudly featured lectures and speeches from some of the most historical figures in the world. Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan have given monumental speeches here. Come see some of the most fascinating figures in history let their opinions fly. The Club is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization with an educational mission. With offices in San Francisco and San Jose, events are held in both cities as well as occasional events held in the North and East Bay. Membership to the club offers free and discounted rates on the events as well as other advantages, and non-members can enjoy these events at a slightly higher rate. Visit the website to download free podcasts, but if you are in town, a visit to The Club can be an educational, and extremely worthwhile outing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Jewish Art, Life, and Culture |
736 Mission St. Between 3rd and 4th Streets San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 344 8800 http://www.thecjm.org |
Although the Contemporary Jewish Museum at 121 Steuart Street in San Francisco is now closed to the public, the completion of a new facility in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens cultural district is scheduled for late Spring 2008. Founded in 1984, The Contemporary Jewish Museum has presented scholarly and artistic programs that explore the Jewish spirit and imagination for over 20 years. The Museum offers contemporary views and Jewish perspectives on culture, history, and art with programs reflecting global ideas that tie to the past and remain relevant to all people today. World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has been commissioned for the project; a development of the historic 1907 landmark Jessie Street Substation building originally designed by Willis Polk. The new 63,000 square foot museum will provide a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds may encounter, celebrate, and debate artistic forms of all varieties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront Allure |
1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street San Francisco, CA 94111 United States +1 415 693 0996 http://www.ferrybuildingmarket... |
Ferry Building Marketplace is a must-see for San Francisco visitors. This multi-million dollar development has an abundance of activities for the entire family. Take a tour of the historical Ferry Building, browse through antique shops (Culinaire), enjoy a view by the bay and a bowl of chowder at Ferry Plaza Seafood, or buy organic produce at the Farmer's Market. Enjoy the sights and sounds of what makes the Ferry Building one of the Bay's most popular destinations for entertainment, food, and fun. Ferry Building Marketplace has a near year-round schedule of interesting activities like their annual October Harvest Festival and a Holiday Lights Celebration. Visit the website for full details on their calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings galore... |
250 Sutter Street Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 362 7152 http://www.hackettfreedman.com |
This gallery displays an array of contemporary and modern art. Exhibits change fortnightly, so if you miss one, you can find it in the museum archives. The contemporary exhibits display still life, figure painting and landscape, whereas the modern exhibits comprise of paintings and ceramic work by famous artists, such as Joan Miro, Marsden Hartley and many more. Check the website for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique shopping smorgasbord |
445 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94111 United States +1 415 398 9099 http://www.ktaylor-lotus.com/ |
A stroll through historic Jackson Square will send you back to the 1850's era with its sturdy commercial buildings that are sturdy enough to have survived two of San Francisco's major earthquakes. Tucked behind the shock of the TransAmerica Pyramid, this fine collection of purveyors of antiques, decorations, and objects of art is the largest collection of its kind this side of the Mississippi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pacific Rim museum |
608 Commercial Street (between Montgomery and Kearny streets) San Francisco, CA 94111 United States +1 415 399 1124 http://www.ibankunited.com/phm... |
This private museum, established in 1984 by the Bank of Canton, features Pacific Rim art, culture, and history exhibits. Learn more about the Pacific Rim economic history. View sculptures and paintings by renowned and emerging artists. The 10,000 square feet of this Embarcadero District museum resides in the historic US Subtreasury Building, which was used as a U.S. Mint until 1874. Find featured exhibits that are periodically rotated as well as permanent displays. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blossoming Music |
3 Embarcadero Center (SFJAZZ Office) San Francisco, CA 94111 United States +1 415 398 5655 /+1 415 788 7353 (Box Office) http://www.sfjazz.org |
Each year, as the nice weather sets in outside, SFJAZZ draws countless crowds inside with their expansive lineup of top musical talents from around the world. From Grammy winning solo artists to big band ensembles, these performers hit the stage for one of the highlights of the SFJAZZ annual season. Celebrate this powerful musical genre all the way through the season, and be sure to check out the website for updated performance information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical Streetcars |
77 Steuart Street (@ the F-line stop) San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 974 1948 http://www.streetcar.org/ |
This museum and specialty shop embodies San Francisco's transportation history with everything from a reconstructed portion of a Market St. Railway Co. '100-class' streetcar to cable car note cards designed by local artists. Enjoy pictures of the famous ferry-building streetcar loop, fare boxes and a Wiley 'birdcage' traffic signal, which allows attendees to see how intersections were patrolled over 100 years ago. Striving to be an interactive museum, knowledgeable docents give talks and answer questions while a resourceful database with an audio/video touch screen is on hand to further educate. If the J-street cars or Powell street trolley cars have always been of interest then enter this museum, which explains their evolution and continues to pave their future. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get re-vitale-sed! |
8 Mission Street Hotel Vitale San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 278 3700 (Hotel) http://www.hotelvitale.com/spa... |
Perched at the penthouse level of the Hotel Vitale, this spa is a veritable haven for tired urbanites and tourists alike. Three treatment rooms with panoramic views of the Bay Bridge are therapeutic in themselves. To further the experience, indulge in the 142-gallon rooftop soaking tubs—with the sky above and the earth below, they leave customers with a glorious feeling. Facials, massages, signature baths, yoga sessions form part of the services. Bring along your pooch or kitty for a pampered pet massage as well. The Aria rooms offers a side-by-side couples massage; if you like the technique, enroll for the instruction classes and surprise your partner after a long, hard day. Though not too high on customer service, the place is worth a one-time hit, for the sake of the views and soaking tubs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fountain of youth |
301 Pine Street San Francisco, CA 94104 United States +1 415 593 4000 http://www.equinoxfitness.com |
Combining exercise and beauty therapies of old, this spa offers Vedic therapy, reiki, acupuncture and ancient mystical eastern methods to achieve true beauty that cosmetics cannot achieve. The principle is to heal the body and the spirit with mystical eastern methods. If you would like to immerse yourself in the hypnotic mysticism of the East, this spa is just what you have been waiting for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Africa and the world |
229 Kearny St San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 362 6601 http://www.sujaro.com |
Here you will find the biggest selection of African imports around, as well as great products from Mexico, the Middle East, Bali, Senegal, Ghana, Zaire, Mali and other West African nations and Southeast Asia. Andrew Berz, whose friends and partner are from Gambia, travels there frequently and brings back his favorite items. Spend hours admiring the fine fabrics, jewelry, beads, tables, statues and one of the largest collections of masks in North America. The best part is this immense warehouse space allows you to roam freely without knocking anything down, and gives each piece its place in the spotlight. Sujaro is located in both San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. See the website for the Half Moon Bay location's contact information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landmark office building |
600 Montgomery St (at Columbus Avenue) San Francisco, CA 94111 United States +1 415 983 4100 http://www.tapyramid.com/ |
As much a trademark of The City's skyline as the Golden Gate Bridge, this 853-foot high masterpiece, the tallest office tower in The City, is headquarters to some of San Francisco's most powerful companies. Unfortunately, the elevator, which ascends to the building's uppermost heights, is no longer open to the public. Fortunately, rooftop video cameras allow visitors to "virtually see" the bird's-eye view from the comfort of the lobby. Outside, a man-made Redwood Park offers a welcome green oasis within the concrete jungle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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