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1. Alcatraz
Embarcadero | Jail/PrisonThousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz's notorious criminals. The stories of life and death on "the Rock...Read More
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2. Asian Art Museum
Civic Center | Museum/GalleryYou don't have to be a connoisseur of Asian art to appreciate a visit to this museum whose monumental exterior conceals a light, open, and welcoming...Read More
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3. California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park | Museum/GalleryWith its native plant–covered living roof, retractable ceiling, three-story rain forest, gigantic planetarium, living coral reef, and frolicking...Read More
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4. Ferry Building
Embarcadero | Market/BazaarThe jewel of the Embarcadero, erected in 1896 and now home to an outstanding food marketplace, is topped by a 230-foot clock tower modeled after...Read More
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5. Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio | Bridge/TunnelInstantly recognizable as an icon of San Francisco, the two reddish-orange towers of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge rise 750 feet over the...Read More
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6. Grace Cathedral
Nob Hill | Religious Building/Site/ShrineNot many churches can boast an altarpiece by Keith Haring and two labyrinths, but this one, the country's third-largest Episcopal cathedral...Read More
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7. Legion of Honor
Richmond | Museum/GalleryBuilt to commemorate soldiers from California who died in World War I and set atop cliffs overlooking the ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, and...Read More
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8. Lombard Street
Russian Hill | Neighborhood/StreetThe block-long "Crookedest Street in the World" makes eight switchbacks down the east face of Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets...Read More
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9. Macondray Lane
Russian Hill | Neighborhood/StreetSan Francisco has no shortage of impressive, grand homes, but Macondray Lane is the quintessential hidden garden. Enter under a lovely wooden...Read More
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10. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
SoMa | Museum/GalleryOpened in 1935, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art was the first museum on the West Coast dedicated to modern and contemporary art, and...Read More
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11. Tin How Temple
Chinatown | Religious Building/Site/ShrineIn 1852, Day Ju, one of the first three Chinese to arrive in San Francisco, dedicated this temple to the Queen of the Heavens and the Goddess...Read More
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12. Cable Car Museum
Nob Hill | Museum/GalleryOne of the city's best free offerings, this museum is an absolute must for kids. You can even ride a cable car here—all three lines stop between...Read More
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13. Chinatown Gate
Chinatown | Notable BuildingAt the official entrance to Chinatown, stone lions flank the base of the pagoda-topped gate; the lions, dragons, and fish up top symbolize wealth...Read More
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14. Coit Tower
North Beach | ViewpointAmong San Francisco's most distinctive skyline sights, this 210-foot tower is often considered a tribute to firefighters because of the donor...Read More
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15. Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park | GardenWhatever you do, be sure to at least drive by the Conservatory of Flowers—it's too darn pretty to miss. The gorgeous, white-framed 1878 glass...Read More
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16. de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park | Museum/GalleryIt seems that everyone in town has a strong opinion about the de Young museum: some adore its striking copper facade, while others just hope...Read More
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17. Mission Dolores
Mission District | Religious Building/Site/ShrineTwo churches stand side by side here, a newer multidomed basilica and the small adobe Mission San Francisco de Asís, the latter being the city...Read More
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18. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
North Beach | Religious Building/Site/ShrineCamera-toting visitors focus their lenses on the Romanesque splendor of what's often called the Italian Cathedral. Completed in 1924, the church...Read More
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19. San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum
Golden Gate Park | GardenOne of the best picnic spots in a very picnic-friendly park, the 55-acre arboretum specializes in plants from areas with climates similar to...Read More
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20. San Francisco Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park | GardenAs you amble through the manicured landscape, past Japanese sculptures and perfect miniature pagodas and over ponds of carp, you may feel transported...Read More
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