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The San Francisco Railway museum is the place to learn about the antique streetcars and national landmark cable cars that regularly run along the city's main arteries, and how rail transportation shaped development of the city. The museum is located at the Steuart Street F-line stop, half a block south of Market St., catty-corner from the Ferry Building, and only steps away from the California St. Cable Car terminal. Admission to the museum is free.
This local theater offers singing and dancing shows.
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- Nov 23, 2003 "the theater"
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- Dec 27, 2002 "cute, fun trendy name."
Upscale, smoke-free pool hall and bar.
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- Jan 29, 2003 "mediocre billiards"
Alleged originator of the fortune cookie.
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- May 23, 2006 "fun experience, an acquired taste"
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- Jan 14, 2006 "Better Chocolate Options in San Francisco!"
- Apr 5, 2005 "Loved the Easter Chocolates"
This waterfront area, once part of Fort Mason, is now a complex for museums and artists.
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- Apr 5, 2008 "avoid!"
This organization devotes itself to compiling and disseminating Chinese and Chinese-American history.
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- Jan 23, 2004 "nobody home"
While located in a rather seedy neighborhood, this ornate landmark still hosts a number of traveling musical acts.
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- Nov 14, 2005 "Some Problems"
- Dec 31, 2003 "Orpheum ambiance"
- Dec 24, 2003 "Loved the Orpheum"
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- Apr 5, 2006 "Parking Problems"
- Oct 18, 2002 "Good neighborhood shopping for locals"
Pub famous for its large sandwiches and sports memorabilia.
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- Apr 11, 2007 "I'd be willing to try it again"
- Apr 20, 2006 "Inexpensive dinner, fun place"
- Apr 13, 2006 "Rude Manager Tried to Start a Bar Fight!"
Located in Yerba Buena Gardens, the complex includes 15 movie screens, an IMAX theater and an arcade.
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- Dec 18, 2006 "Holiday happenings at the Metreon"
- Apr 12, 2006 "Pass on the Portal"
- Jan 2, 2006 "Avoid unless you want a rocking-chair seat"
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- May 7, 2005 "don't waste your money .you can get more with a rented car , map and guide book!"
- Oct 10, 2004 "They get you there"
- May 3, 2004 "Great time on Jeep Tour"
Offering a regulation 18-hole course and a nine-hole executive course, this traditional golf layout features level greens and tree-lined fairways.
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- Apr 7, 2008 "Cheap golf"
- Jan 26, 2006 "Nice public course in SF"
This sumptuous room displays art deco touches and a large bar constructed out of a single redwood tree.
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- Apr 7, 2006 "Rife with Desperation"
- Jul 14, 2005 "Swank pick up place, great drinks, food, and atmosphere."
- Jul 8, 2005 "Cool but crowded"
Take in a view of the Bay at this popular Fisherman's Wharf watering hole.
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- Dec 30, 2007 "Don't Want Your Business"
- Jun 4, 2007 "Good Irish Coffee"
- Apr 7, 2007 "An Institution"
The penguins win the popularity contest at this zoo. You can watch being fed daily at 3 PM. Or, if you prefer the big cats, come an hour earlier.
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- Jul 20, 2008 "Pretty bad"
- Jul 1, 2008 "The "Half Full" Zoo"
- May 8, 2008 "good for one trip, not more"
Three stories packed with CDs and cassettes of all musical styles, along with a coffee bar.
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- May 23, 2006 "Deceptive policy"
Luxurious spa located in Japantown.
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- Oct 27, 2007 "What they don't tell you!"
- Feb 15, 2004 "Will definately do this again"
- Jul 10, 2003 "Best present you can give yourself"
Fashionable since the 1950s, this club continues to attract the best lounge acts and the hottest music.
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- Jun 24, 2007 "Bebel Gilberto Concert"
Manufacturers and sellers of one of the most famous chocolates in the world.
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- Dec 20, 2007 "A Good Place Gone Bad"
- Jan 6, 2006 "All facade, mediocre chocolate"
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- Oct 15, 2007 "Floating Homes Tour, Sausalito"
Exquisite jewelry and other fine gifts can be had at this large West Coast branch of the famed New York institution.
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- Feb 12, 2008 "Shopping at Tiffany's"
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- Aug 20, 2006 "be careful"
Indoor shopping center near San Francisco State University with the usual mall store suspects and anchors Macy's and Nordstrom.
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Typical mall fare"
This store stocks a large selections of California wines.
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- Jan 1, 2008 "opus one winery in Napa Valley."
- Feb 13, 2006 "*****"
