16 Popular Tourist Attractions

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Seen outside Walgreens, Downtown San Francisco at Powell and O’Farrell

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The plaza is centrally located and is famous for its nearby shopping, hotels, and theater district.

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Union Square is a major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco and great to chill and people-watch.

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If you are in the mood to splurge, step into Nordstrom on Market Street, near Union Square. Or, just simply admire the decor.

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San Francisco Cable Cars

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Ride A Cable Car

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Fisherman’s Wharf

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The beautiful and unique Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco.

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More of an attraction for kids, Pier 39 includes an aquarium, virtual rides, street performers, sea lions, and food stalls.

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The Ferry Building

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From fresh coffee to burgers to bar essentials to caviar, the Ferry Building is a good place to take a break.

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If you are into baseball, catch a ball game at Oracle Park

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Chinatown

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San Francisco Skyline

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Take in sights such as the San Francisco City Hall

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Museum Of Modern Art

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Lombard Street

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The Painted Ladies

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You can go for a walk around the Palace of Fine Arts

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Reminisce About the Summer of Love

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Or, chill out and picnic at one of the Presidio Parks

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Take a stroll to Land's End

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San Francisco

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16 Popular Tourist Attractions

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Seen outside Walgreens, Downtown San Francisco at Powell and O’Farrell

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The plaza is centrally located and is famous for its nearby shopping, hotels, and theater district.

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Union Square is a major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco and great to chill and people-watch.

If you are in the mood to splurge, step into Nordstrom on Market Street, near Union Square. Or, just simply admire the decor.

San Francisco Cable Cars

The iconic cable car system continues to be manually operated and is a big tourist draw.

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Ride A Cable Car

Try and catch a cable car at one of the manual turn-around points. The Powell and Market car takes you to the Fisherman's Wharf area.

Fisherman’s Wharf

The wharf on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist destinations and great for souvenirs and seafood.

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The beautiful and unique Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized symbols of San Francisco.

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More of an attraction for kids, Pier 39 includes an aquarium, virtual rides, street performers, sea lions, and food stalls.

Pier 39

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The Ferry Building

Besides providing access to ferries, the Ferry Building in Embarcadero is a foodie destination.

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From fresh coffee to burgers to bar essentials to caviar, the Ferry Building is a good place to take a break.

If you are into baseball, catch a ball game at Oracle Park

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Chinatown

San Francisco's Chinatowns is one of the oldest in the U.S and is a bustling maze of streets and alleys.

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San Francisco Skyline

There aren't too many skycrapers in SF. The Salesforce Tower stands tall.

Take in sights such as the San Francisco City Hall

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Museum Of Modern Art

MOMASF holds a collection of modern and contemperory art, painting, sculptures, and other artifacts.

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Lombard Street

Try driving on the most crooked street in the world. Or, watch people maneuver their way down it.

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The Painted Ladies

Made famous through TV shows and movies, the unique homes with their dramatic windows and decorated rooflines still attract tourists.

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You can go for a walk around the Palace of Fine Arts

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Reminisce About the Summer of Love

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Or, chill out and picnic at one of the Presidio Parks

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Take a stroll to Land's End

Aptly named, Lands End, the rocky shoreline at the mouth of the Golden Gate is a park.

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