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San Francisco Tourist Attractions and San Francisco Sightseeing
(San Francisco, California (CA), USA, US)



There are so many wonderful attractions to see in San Francisco that there is sure to be something for everyone.

Whether you are looking for thrills and excitement, San Francisco history and exhibitions or animals and the more exotic, you will not have to look far in San Francisco, one of California's most important cities. Here are some of the top attractions in San Francisco.




San Francisco Tourist Attractions: San Francisco Fire Engine City Tours - Fisherman's Wharf
Departing from Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco's Fire Engine Tours provide regular, detailed tours of the city in an old fire engine. Lovingly restored, riding in the 1955 Mack fire engine is an unusual way to see San Francisco, particular as you also get to dress up as a fireman.

San Francisco Tourist Attractions: Barbary Coast Trail Walking Tour - Mission St, San Francisco, California, USA, 94103
Tel: +1 415 775 1111
The Barbary Coast Trail Walking Tour in San Francisco is a self-guided tour and is around 3.8 miles / 6 km long. Taking in some of San Francisco's major landmarks and attractions, the walking tour provides a real insight into the city's interesting history. The route of the walking tour is indicated by arrows and brass medallions in the sidewalk from the Old Mint to Aquatic Park.

San Francisco Tourist Attractions: Vesuvius Bar - North Beach, San Francisco, California, USA
More like a museum than an actual bar, Vesuvius in the North Beach area of San Francisco is crammed full of 1950s memorabilia. This famous bar is where all of the big-name poets of the 60s used to drink and afterwards, would walk to the Citylights Bookstore next door and read poetry to each other.

San Francisco Tourist Attractions: Lombard Street - San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco's Lombard Street must be the most winding, bendy street in the whole world, zigzagging down a hillside in the city. With seven sharp corners in just 200 yards, there is a cable car stop close to the top of Lombard Street, which provides a convenient place to take a leisurely walk down this unusual street. Lombard Street was originally built with so many curves, as the hill was too steep for the city's horses.

San Francisco Tourist Attractions: Aquarium of the Bay - Pier 39, San Francisco, California, USA, 94133
Tel: +1 415 623 5300
San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay is a captivating exhibit of literally thousands of marine creatures, from small fish to huge sharks. There are clear tunnel walkways underneath enormous tanks filled with sharks, fish, eels and many other marine animals indigenous to San Francisco Bay. A visit to the aquarium is certainly a memorable one and there is also a gift shop at the aquarium.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00
Attraction admission: charge, discount rates available for children, families and senior citizens

San Francisco Tourist Attractions: Ghirardelli Square - 900 North Point St, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, California, USA
Tel: +1 415 775 5500
Named after San Francisco's original chocolate maker, Ghirardelli Square is full of appealing shops, including the Ghirardelli Chocolate shop, a bakery, shoe shops, clothes stores, art galleries and several excellent San Francisco restaurants.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00

 
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