10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video
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Palace of Fine Arts
Landmark · Marina District
A good spot for a picnic and watching swans; its theater hosts shows, musical and cultural events.
Chinatown
Neighborhood · Chinatown
The tourist section runs mainly along Grant Avenue from Bush Street to Broadway.
Grant Avenue
Shopping · Chinatown · brief mention
Alamo Square
Park · Alamo Square
On a clear day the Transamerica Pyramid and the tops of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges are visible from the park's center.
Transamerica Pyramid
Landmark · Financial District
Its pyramid shape was chosen to let more air and light into the streets below.
Lombard Street
Landmark · Russian Hill
It is actually neither the crookedest nor the steepest street in San Francisco; the speed limit is 5 mph.
Golden Gate Park
Park · Golden Gate Park
About 20% larger than Central Park; without a bike, plan which area to visit.
Japanese Tea Garden
Park · Golden Gate Park · brief mention
Powell Street Cable Car
Activity · Union Square
Standing on the running board is the fun part; on weekends the line can take longer than walking the route.
Alcatraz Island
Historic site · San Francisco Bay
The most famous escape attempt used an inflatable raft made from stolen raincoats.
Fisherman's Wharf
Neighborhood · Fisherman's Wharf
Some of the best seafood restaurants in the city are here.
Pier 39
Landmark · Fisherman's Wharf · brief mention
Golden Gate Bridge
Landmark · Presidio
Its red-orange color was chosen to make it more visible through the frequent thick fog.
