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 Secrets Revealed! |
1201 Mason St (at the corner of Washington Street) San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 474 1887 http://www.cablecarmuseum.com/ |
If you want to know how a cable car works, this is the place to learn. The world's first cable car rests here and with it a concise explanation of how those little cable cars go halfway to the stars. In an underground viewing area, you can look at the system's enormous cable wheels (in use!), which pull 11 miles of cable at 9.5 miles per hour. The cable cars move by clamping onto it. Examine closely the steel cables, gears, and pulleys that bring this city's most famous transportation to life. Don't miss the gift shop, where you can purchase your very own length of used cable! Admission is free. Ramp and elevators for disabled visitors are provided at the Washington street side of the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cable Cars |
1201 Mason St (@ Washington St) Division Headquarters and Museum San Francisco, CA 94108 United States 311 (SF); 511 (Bay Area); +1 415 701 2311 (elsewhere); +1 415 701 2323 (TTY) http://www.sfmta.com/cablecar |
Once the most popular from of public transportation for early San Franciscans, the cable cars have become a major tourist attraction. It's still a reliable and scenic way to travel around parts of the city. There are three lines : Powell- Hyde (Powell-Market, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Hyde and Beach), Powell-Mason (Powell-Market, Nob Hill, North Beach, Bay and Taylor) and California Street (California and Market, Embarcadero BART/MUNI, Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill to Van Ness). Fare is $5 one -way. Tickets or a MUNI passport can be bought from the conductor or from booths at Powell and Market or Hyde and Beach near Fisherman's Wharf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping, dining and chocolate |
900 North Point Street San Francisco, CA 94109 United States +1 415 775 0912 http://www.ghirardellisq.com |
Don't leave San Francisco without a stroll through this legendary square at Fisherman's Wharf that is named after San Francisco's original chocolate-maker. There is a bakery and several restaurants featuring seafood, Chinese, Indian and California cuisine. And, of course, there's the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop. Take some time and visit the art galleries, gift and specialty stores, shoe and clothing shops. Some services are available including a dressmaker and tailor, film developing, an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and a Federal Express drop-off box. Credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Mapless Fun-Filled Tour |
2175 Hyde St (btwn Beach & North Point) San Francisco, CA 94109 United States +1 800 914 6227 http://www.gocarsf.com |
We've come a long way since Henry Ford invented the Model-T. Hop into a GoCar for a spin around San Francisco and see just how far you can go. Catch all the attractions and experience all the fun of the City by the Bay without the confusion of maps or the inflexibility of organized tours. Utilizing state-of-the-art GPS (Global Positioning System) locator technology, GoCars take you from the Bay to the Pacific and around the neighborhoods, parks, and famous landmarks of the City. While driving, the talking cars tell you exactly when and where to go and provide historical information and plenty of fun facts. Weave your way throughout the streets of San Francisco and see everything from tourist-laden Fisherman's Wharf to spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Fort Mason, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, Union Street Shopping District and so much more. The little yellow car even navigates you through areas prohibited by tour buses including the ritzy Seacliff neighborhood and areas of the Presidio. The best part of the GoCar adventure is being able to discover the City at your own pace. Stop to take pictures, grab a bite to eat, or take in a museum at your leisure. Feel free to spend anywhere from an hour to an entire day zipping around town in your talking 3-wheeled car. GoCars are an adventure the whole family will enjoy, and both visitors and Bay Area residents will love the unique and entertaining experience. There is no better way to see San Francisco! To rent a GoCar, you must be a licensed driver and 18-years-old. A GoCar costs $44 for the first hour, $34 for the second and $24 for each additional hour. After 5 hours, there are no additional charges. Reservations are required. Be sure to call or reserve online well in advance. There is a second location in Union Square at: 321 Mason St (at corner of Mason & O'Farrell). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Gothic Landmark |
1100 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States +1 415 749 6300 http://www.gracecathedral.org |
This impressive neo-Gothic structure crowning Nob Hill was built on the site of the Crocker Mansion after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The interior features stained glass windows in celestial blues and vibrant reds and yellows. There are also frescoes depicting the history of San Francisco and scenes from the life of San Francisco's patron saint, St. Francis of Asissi. The gilded bas-reliefs that adorn the doors of the main entrance are cast from Ghiberti's original molds for the Gates of Paradise that adorn the Baptistry in Florence. This facility also boasts an indoor and an outdoor labyrinth. Admission free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A Queen Anne Victorian |
2007 Franklin Street (between Washington & Jackson Streets) San Francisco, CA 94115 United States +1 415 441 3004 http://www.sfheritage.org/ |
The first thing you will learn here is that the fanciful polychrome paint jobs on SF's Victorians are a recent invention. This turreted-and-gabled gingerbread fantasy is a uniform and authentic shade of gray. Inside, this large house still feels like the family home that it was from 1886 to 1972, with rooms covered in expensive wood paneling, embossed wallpapers and featuring marble fireplaces. Guided tours leave every 20-30 minutes and last about an hour. Admission: USD5 Adults; USD3 Seniors/Kids 12 and under. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's crookedest street! |
Between Hyde & Leavenworth streets Above Ghirardelli Square San Francisco, CA 94109 United States +1 415 391 2000 (Tourist Information) |
This picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight angles along a single block. They twist at very acute angles, making for very slow going if you are in a car, though, oddly enough, cars were the reason for designing the street this way back in 1922, the idea being that this design would make it easier for them to negotiate the steep 16-percent grade. The drive is usually bumper-to-bumper and in the summertime, there is almost always a line of cars waiting to take the drive down, so a stroll is a good option, especially when the hydrangeas along the sidewalk are in bloom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour the Bay in Style |
Red & White Fleet: Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman's Wharf Ferry Building Line: One Ferry Building, Gate E San Francisco, CA 94133 United States +1 415 673 2900 http://www.redandwhite.com/ |
Not for nothing is San Francisco known as "The City by the Bay". Bordered on one side by the Golden Gate Bridge and the other by the Oakland Bay Bridge, the city is fully water-locked. So if you want to see the San Francisco from the Bay itself, then book a convenient tour on Red and White Fleet. An attraction since 1892, this line offers a wide array of boat tours that are sure to please everyone, from novice tourists to seasoned San Francisco natives. After the fog lifts and the sun comes out, hundreds of vessels can be seen cruising the waters, including a bevy of tour boats. It can be overwhelming to try and pick out the tour that suits your needs, as many have very specific itineraries that make it difficult for large groups and families to compromise. So before getting too caught up in the throngs of visitors, stop off at Gate E of the historic Ferry Building and check out The Ferry Building Line, a popular subsidiary of the Red and White Fleet. During the 90 minute ride, the boat stops by the famous waterfront AT&T ballpark, then sails under the Bay Bride around Treasure Island (see if you can spot sea lions basking on the rocks!) and returns past the crowds at Alcatraz. This journey offers a unique perspective of the city and is also a great way to get your fill of fresh air away from the busy streets. Plus, while enjoying the view, you can learn about the area with the tour's complimentary audio guides. These guides provide information about the architecture, Native American community, or natural history of the region, and are a great way to complement the visually stunning trip. Also, there are plenty of drinks and snacks available on the boats' lower level to whet your appetite before you head out to dine along the Embarcadero. If you are more of a landlubber, Red and White Fleet also has a series of bus tours that traverse the city, nearby Muir Woods, or Napa Valley, among others, so be sure to visit the website and find your perfect trip. These land tours, as well as other Red and White Fleet boat excursions like the 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise and 2-hour California Sunset Cruise, leave from Pier 43 1/2 in Fisherman's Wharf. So sit back and enjoy the trip, and be sure to bring along a camera to catch all the sights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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