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What do you think of first any time anyone mentions San Francisco? Maybe the fine restaurants. Or the Golden Gate Bridge. Or the world’s crookedest street. However, you will discover the city offers more than you might even imagine. You’ll discover lot to see and do while you’re visiting this magnificent city.

San Francisco is an ideal place for walking. The weather is never really too cold for being outside and the city is so pretty; a stroll is a great method to check out all that “The City” (as it is known to the natives) has to offer. And, if you find yourself worn out from all that walking, you merely have to jump on one of San Fran’s famous cable cars and let them take you to your next point of interest. The cable car is unique to San Francisco, the place where the trolley originated, and is a great way to start getting acquainted with San Francisco culture.

And while you’re checking out the city, head down to Fisherman’s Wharf. Stop by Pier 39 for a good time. Pier 39 is an exciting stop due to its great shopping center, which is filled with shops, arcades, and street artists. And if you’re feeling playful, salute the other local inhabitants of the dock area—sea lions!—easily glimpsed just off the pier. Fisherman’s Wharf is also the place to go if you’re looking for great seafood. While there are plenty of great restaurants that will satisfy any craving, be sure to stop by Boudin’s and try their famous sourdough bread (you can even see the chef in action!) and delicious clam chowder. The Wharf area is simply brimming with fun; don’t miss this landmark area!

The local neighborhoods of San Francisco are another great stop if you want to live the amazing varieties of San Francisco culture. From North Beach to Chinatown, each neighborhood has an experience of its own that you won’t find anywhere else. The neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury is one of the highlights of San Francisco. Considered the Bohemian center of the city, this neighborhood is the birthplace of such legendaries as Jefferson Airplane and Janis Joplin. The spirit of these artists and their music still lives on in this district. Haight-Ashbury also boasts of some small but great local eateries, bars and shops, including Amoeba Music, a bowling alley that was converted into a record store. Here you can buy almost any type of music you can think of, with a huge variety of vinyl. And just a short distance from this district is also located the Golden Gate Park—a large, gorgeous park that echoes New York City’s Central Park.

Chinatown is one of the busiest neighborhoods of San Francisco. A walk down any of its narrow streets will bring enticing smells wafting from the many tempting restaurants. Meanwhile, your ears can feast on the sounds of Mandarin mixed with occasional English as you move past busy shops. It’s like a trip into an exotic culture within an exotic culture.

So while planning your San Francisco get-away, make sure your itinerary takes you off the beaten path. In San Fran you will find unique adventures everywhere you turn. Engulf yourself in the culture of the city; it’s the only way to do San Francisco!

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