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San Francisco has history. With California being a relative new territory in the global scheme of thing, San Francisco
has history. There is an extreme Russion influence reflected in the Victorian architecture, the Russian River, and the .Victorian architecture
was an attempt at making buildings that looked like the stone buildings of Europe. Early Russian settlers founded Fort Ross near the Russian
River. The settlers at Fort Ross had to wait two years to hear news from Russia while occupying their post. If you have been to visit the Fort,
you may have seen the church. It is kind of like being inside a wooden barrel. Its very austere except for presence of absolute faith. Two or three
icons hang on the wall.
Of course, then there was Sir Francis Drake, Portola and Sierre Padre, the Indians that lived here, the Chinese and Japanese Influx. The Military and the Presidio, Ceser
Chavez, The California Missions, The Rum Runners, The Mariners, The Gold Rush, The Beatniks, The Wine Country Inovators, The Hippies, and From the Russian settlers to the High Tech Ninjas the bay area has always attracted progressive forward thinkers with the faith to try.
California is relatively young, but San Francisco has history.
Explore the city fabric that the developed the landmarks. Here are some guides to discover the clues.
The suggestion here is to make the Landmarks the destinations, but let the exploration speak about what evolved here.
Alphabetical List of Landmarks:
- 49-Mile Scenic Drive
- Alcatraz Island
- Cable Cars History as Transportation
Historic Streetcar Line
- Cliff House
Seal Rock, Lands End and Sutro Baths.
- Coit Tower
- Ferry Building
- Fishermans Market Fishermen Wharves
- Pier 7
- Pier 39
- The Presidio + Military History
- Fort Mason
- Fort Point
- Fort Baker
- Fort Cronkhite
- Fort Funston
- Fort Mason
- Fort Point
- The Presidio National Cemetary
- Treasure Island
- Angel Island
- Ghirardelli Square
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Grace Cathedral
- Lombard Street
- Mission Dolores
- Nob Hill
- Painted Ladies
- San Francisco City Hall
- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
- San Francisco Public Library
- Transamerica Pyramid Tower
- Legion of Honor
The Legion of Honor, San Francisco's most beautiful museum, displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park
34th Avenue & Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
415.863.3330
http://www.thinker.org/legion/index.asp
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Largest contemporary art museum in San Francisco and the Bay Area
151 Third St, (between Howard and Mission streets), San Francisco, 94103-3107
Phone: +1 415 357 4000 , Fax: +1 415 357 4037
http://www.sfmoma.org
- The Cable Car Musuem
http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/
- Palace of Fine Arts - Exploratorium
The Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception
Great for Kids
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
- Bay Area Discovery Museum
The nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups and educators. Located on 7 and 1/2 acres in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Fort Baker in Sausalito, CA, the Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science, environmental and media exhibitions, performances, special events and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!
http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/
- Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum's mission is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture.
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- The Contempary Jewish Musuem
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
282 Second Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.jmsf.org/
- Hakone Tea Gardens
Hakone Gardens
21000 Big Basin Way
Saratoga CA 95070
http://www.hakone.com/gardens/tearooms.html
- California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences now located at 875 Howard Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, in San Francisco.
http://www.calacademy.org
- Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415)388-7059
http://www.visitmuirwoods.com/
- The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
A highlight of any visit to Fisherman's Wharf, the Wax Museum features wax sculptures of celebrities, U.S. presidents, world leaders, and is particularly known for its chamber of horrors.
145 Jefferson St. San Francisco, CA, USA, 94133
1 415 561-0360
- www.waxmuseum.com/
More About San Francisco Landmarks + How to Get There:
- Grace Cathedral,
Open M-F 10 AM - 3 PM
Weekend cafe hours: Open Sat. & Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM
- Mission Delores,
Open M-F 10 AM - 3 PM
Weekend cafe hours: Open Sat. & Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM
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