Finding something to do in San Francisco isn't hard; here are some suggestions. |
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TO SEE & DO — SAN FRANCISCO ATTRACTIONS
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Museum of Modern Art |
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St. (Fulton Street)
415-581-3500
www.asianart.org
A city treasure, this museum in the Civic Center houses breathtaking ancient and modern art from across Asia.
De Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr.
415-863-3330
www.deyoungmuseum.org
This art museum's observation tower and outdoor sculpture garden are worth the price of admission alone; the eclectic galleries boast some of the country's most important objets d'art.
The Musée Mécanique
Pier 45 Shed A at the end of Taylor Street
Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-346-2000
www.museemechanique.org
Don't miss this vast, private collection of antique arcade games and fortune-telling machines near Fisherman's Wharf.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 Third St. (between Mission and Howard Streets)
415-357-4000
www.sfmoma.org
One of the country's most extensive and lovingly curated collections of contemporary art in a remarkable building designed by Mario Botta.
Inside Golden Gate Park:
Conservatory of Flowers
JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park
415-666-7001
www.conservatoryofflowers.org
A stunning 1878 structure anchoring the eastern end of Golden Gate Park comprising five botanical galleries and seasonal plant exhibits.
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Japanese Tea Garden |
Japanese Tea Garden
72 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr.
www.holymtn.com
A famous and peaceful Japanese-style enclave of lily ponds, temple architecture and graceful bridges located inside Golden Gate Park.
Yerba Buena Gardens
Bet. Mission & Folsom (Third & Fourth Streets)
415-820-3550
www.yerbabuenagardens.com
This small but lush park borders both the tech-heavy Sony Metreon and San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art—a great place to relax and recharge downtown.
Ferry Building/Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Ferry Building Marketplace
One Ferry Building
415-693-0996
www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
An historic landmark on the San Francisco skyline, the renovated Ferry Building houses a gorgeous California food ghetto and weekly Farmers Markets.
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Sea Lions at Fisherman's Wharf |
Fisherman's Wharf
Pier 39 to Aquatic Park
www.fishermanswharf.org
Probably the city's best known district, the Wharf is a place to stroll, eat fresh seafood, see the famous sea lions and enjoy beautiful Bay views. Book your tour for Alcatraz well in advance.
Wok Wiz Chinatown Tours
650-355-9657
www.wokwiz.com
Lively walking tours through the hidden wonders of Chinatown.
San Francisco Travel
900 Market St. (Powell Street)
415-391-2000
www.sanfrancisco.travel
Stop here first for guides, maps, information and special passports to city public transportation. |
