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SAN FRANCISCO - CITY CHARMS
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Perhaps you know San Francisco for its landmarks - The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the San Francisco Bay into the city, images of century-old cable cars carrying passengers along the city"s winding streets
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Perhaps you know San Francisco for its landmarks - The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the San Francisco Bay into the city, images of century-old cable cars carrying passengers along the city"s winding streets, and the infamous Alcatraz Island for its tales of notoriety.
Historians will know San Francisco for the famous gold rush of 1849, which transformed it from a small town of 400 to a bustling city of 25,000 in a year"s time. Also well known is the cultural diversity found within this city having been controlled by English, Spanish, Mexican, and American frontiersman during a 400-year span.
A bustling immigration centre during the late 1800"s, people from all over the world have settled in and made San Francisco their home. Perhaps the most famous result of this diversity is its Chinatown - the largest Asian enclave found outside of Asia.
Your visit can be planned to accommodate any type of interest. If you are the inquisitive type, find your time well spent exploring this fascinating city. Take a self-guided walking tour through one of San Francisco"s many ethic neighborhoods, its historic waterfront, or one of many scenic and unique business and shopping districts.
Discover the rich history of this city by spending an afternoon in one of its museums, or go directly to one of its historical sites to discover the past. After your adventuring, stop by one of San Francisco"s world-famous restaurants for a dining experience unlike any other.
For those who enjoy taking in the scenery, you will not be disappointed. Surrounded by water and built upon more than 40 hills, San Francisco is known as one of the most scenic cities in the world.
For a street-level tour, hop aboard one of the famous cables cars and watch the city roll past. Take a walk along the bay and admire the technological wonder of the magnificent bridges that span the San Francisco Bay. Or, for a unique view of the cityscape, ride to the top in one of the city"s glass elevators and take in the city from an aerial view.
There are more than enough events and activities here to keep your schedule full. Sports fans can catch a game by the famous San Francisco 49ers or Giants. Alternatively, you could spend the day hiking, biking, or even horseback riding at the 1400-plus acre Golden Gate Park.
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