Most beautiful places in San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. This city has some of the most popular attractions such as Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39 on Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, and the San Francisco cable cars. Who wouldn’t want to visit such a nice place for a great vacation
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge has been called one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The bridge is not actually painted gold, but it is an intense red-orange called “International Orange.” Crews of 40 painters provide constant touch-ups to the bridge’s color. A statue of architect the bridge’s architect, Joseph B. Strauss has been placed on the southern observation deck.
Alcatraz Island or “The Rock,” as it is known, is a retired federal prison that has housed the likes of Al Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, and Alvin “Creepy” Karpis from the “Ma Barker Gang.” No man had ever successfully escaped from the prison. Many tried, but all failed to navigate the 1.5 miles of frigid water to get to the San Francisco shoreline. Tours are always available to the island.
The University of California, Berkeley, is a teaching and research university. It was established in 1868. Berkeley is the most consistently well-ranked university in the world. This is a great school there are campus tours available for those interested in attending the university. All you have to do is contact the school for more info.
Cable cars have a long standing tradition within the rich history of San Francisco. The first cable car was put into operation in 1873 at the top of Knob Hill. The cable cars are still in operation, and anyone can purchase a ticket to ride a cable car as they board, seven days a week.
The Castro/Upper Market neighborhood is a beautifully vibrant and eclectic area known for it’s quaint charm and numerous restaurants and shops. The area has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years. This friendly village has always been connected to the popular culture of San Francisco and its diversity.
Did someone say, “Nightlife ” The city has some of the hottest and most stylish nightlife in all of the bay area and the country. With exciting, stimulating night spots like “The Cellar,” ” the DNA Lounge,” The Infusion Lounge,” and “Suite 151,” you may even run into one of your favorite celebrities! Make sure to bring your stylish threads.
There are so many museums in San Francisco, we can only name a few: The San Francisco Railway Museum, “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!” Museum, and the incredible world famous “Exploratorium.” Additionally, the WWII submarine the “USS Pampanito” and the Battleship the “USS Hornet” are on display. More include the haunted “Winchester Mystery House,” the “Academy of Sciences Museum,” the “Asian Art Museum,” and the “Aquarium of the Bay,” to name a few.
The accredited San Francisco Zoo offers visitors a sightseeing expedition that features zebras, giraffes, grizzly bears, and endangered species such as the Waldrapp Ibis. A kid’s zoo has been added to the attraction and gives children the opportunity to be hands on with the animals. The zoo is concerned about conservation efforts and encourages visitors to join in saving endangered creatures.
San Francisco, and its proximately to everything, gives you a sense that all you need is within arm’s reach. This has also made it a favorite spot for business travelers and vacationers alike. People who visit San Francisco consistently say it is the most fun and exciting vacation spot on earth, and that it is simply a pleasure to “move about the city and get around.” This is because of access to transportation and the simplicity of the city’s infrastructure, street design/architecture and its layout. People also love the city because of how close all the attractions, eateries, stores, restaurants and everything else is in relation to each other. There is no doubt you will love San Francisco!
Article written by Jean-Pierre Prieur, Internet Marketing Coordinator for HMG Hotels. Hotel Managers Group proudly manages many Hotels in California
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