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Attraction type: Maritime museum
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- Apr 17, 2008 "Definitely worth it!"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Well worth a visit"
- Sep 14, 2005 "historical and a helluva lot of fun."
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Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.
Attraction type: Bridge; Other
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- May 2, 2008 "Highlight of my trip!"
- Apr 25, 2008 "Biking the Bridge"
- Apr 21, 2008 "it's all about the golden gate bridge - loved it!"
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Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco bay, is a must-see attraction for any visitor to the area. One of the most infamous prisons in the country for housing notorious criminals...
Attraction type: Historic site; National park; Old jail; Island; Nature reserve; Lighthouse; Other; Natural history museum
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- May 13, 2008 "NIght Tour"
- May 8, 2008 "Something everyone should do once"
- May 7, 2008 "Brilliant"
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This superb collection of mechanical games and toys will entice people of all ages.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum complex; Other; Sports museum
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- Apr 25, 2008 "Great fun with just some quarters!"
- Apr 17, 2008 "Have to visit this one"
- Mar 14, 2008 "Great free museum"
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The West Coast's oldest scientific institution combines a natural history museum, aquarium and planetarium.
Attraction type: Aquarium; Science museum; Educational site; Natural history museum; Observatory/planetarium
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- Jan 9, 2008 ""completamente recomendable""
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A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Mall; Shop; Flea/street market
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- Apr 25, 2008 "Good place to wander"
- Oct 14, 2007 "Great Place"
- Jul 31, 2007 "Wonderful selection of organiic/ sustainably grown food shops"
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Famous bookstore founded and still owned by Beat Generation poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Historic site
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- Apr 25, 2008 "What a bookstore should be"
- Oct 23, 2007 "i love books"
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- May 12, 2008 "Brilliant way to see San Francisco"
- May 11, 2008 "Wasnt for me"
- May 8, 2008 "If you want to hit all the major spots, go! Very wonderful tour!!!"
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The Palace of Fine Arts was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo, which San Francisco hosted. It was built to have the feel of an overgrown Roman ruin, and they had not built it to...
Attraction type: Architectural building; Monument; Art museum; Other
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- Apr 7, 2008 "watch the duffers and Rodan"
- Feb 21, 2008 "Gorgeous oasis"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Great place to relax"
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Two-hour historical tour of San Francisco's Chinatown.
Attraction type: Tour
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- Apr 28, 2008 "very informative"
- Jan 16, 2008 "Better than I had expected."
- Sep 13, 2007 "Awesome insight about Chinatown!"
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The museum houses art from more than 40 countries, with an emphasis on Chinese ceramics.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other; Shop
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- Nov 10, 2007 "Love this museum."
- Jul 4, 2007 "Wonderful museum--a great surprise"
- Jun 21, 2006 "All I can say is Wow"
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The largest urban national park in the world, containing 74,000 acres of land and water.
Attraction type: Park; State park; National park; Urban park
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- Nov 12, 2007 "Went for the music, but stayed for the botanical gardens"
- Jul 5, 2006 "Great Views of the Golden Gate Bridge"
- Jun 14, 2006 "Golden Gate Park is a Bed and Breakfast for the Homeless"
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The San Francisco Day Segway tours explore the San Francisco waterfront including Fisherman's Wharf, Maritime Park and the Marina Green. San Francisco night Segway tours explore the spectacular...
Attraction type: Tour
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- May 7, 2008 "Best way to see San Francisco!"
- May 4, 2008 "Segway is Good but low on detail"
- Apr 10, 2008 "Segway tour...Way Fun!"
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The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Attraction type: State park; Island; Nature reserve; Military base/facility; Park; Historic site; Hiking trail
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- Jan 21, 2008 "A great place to get away from city life"
- Jan 25, 2007 "Visit the island..."
- Jun 15, 2005 "Don't miss !"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- May 14, 2008 "Glenn was very rude and brushed us off!"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Great Unique Tour"
- Mar 15, 2008 "My favorite San Francisco Tour"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- May 16, 2008 "Loved it!"
- Apr 2, 2008 "Perfect tour... Not just for Kids"
- Dec 30, 2007 "Best Tour I Have Ever Been On.... Really!"
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Unwinding DNA, building a Spectroscope or exploring the brain are some of the many exciting interactive activities people of all ages can enjoy.
Attraction type: Science museum; Children's museum; Other
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- Mar 28, 2008 "Fun for kids"
- Jan 3, 2008 "Excellent educational experience!"
- Aug 13, 2007 "great place for children"
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An outstanding collection of European art in a gorgeous hilltop museum setting.
Attraction type: Art museum
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- Apr 7, 2008 "Peaceful"
- Jul 28, 2007 "If you are into art Great place to spend a whole day"
- Jul 4, 2007 "Art - Masterpieces"
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Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Mar 14, 2008 "16 years later - STILL great....."
- Feb 25, 2008 "Old School Jeweler"
- Jun 6, 2006 "Nothing more than perfect"
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This third most visited attraction in the U.S. is a hive of activity with rides, entertainment, restaurants, shops and lively street entertainers. You can easily hop a ferry across the bay to Alcatraz or Tiburon, but don't miss the celebrated sea lion colony that inhabits the nearby abandoned docks.
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Other
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- May 7, 2008 "Fairyland great customer service"
- Apr 30, 2008 "great spot to stop"
- Apr 14, 2008 "Good if you like to shop...nice for animal lovers too!"
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