If You Want a Good Holiday, San Francisco is the Place to Go!
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A world-renowned city based in the state of California, San
Francisco is considered to be the fourteenth largest city
in the US. It also boasts of a dense population. If you are wondering
what there could be to see in an already crowded place like this, well,
there is plenty on offer. Not only does it boast of glorious natural beauty,
but there are several man-made attractions too that appeal to tourists
coming from all corners of the globe!
Take a look at where San Francisco is located—just on the tip of the San
Francisco Peninsula. There is the magnificent Pacific Ocean to the west
of the place and San Francisco Bay to the east. It is because of its location
that the city has been nicknamed, “City by the Bay.” As for the places
of interest worth visiting, here is the complete lot—
(1) The “Golden Gate Bridge” is synonymous with San
Francisco; it is so well-known everywhere! Situated to the north
of the city, the Bridge has 750-foot high towers, and spans distance of
two miles. The towers are colored a bright orange, making them seem quite
prominent. The Bridge itself is a link between the San Francisco Peninsula
and Marin County. You are allowed to just walk across or use your bike;
but whatever you do, this man-built glorious structure cannot but fail
to fill you with awe!
(2) How would you like to view everything from every direction? Just
climb to the top of “Lombard Street” and cast your eyes all round! What
is so special about this street? Well, it is the US’ most crooked street!
You can see the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli Square, and Telegraph
Hill from the top.
(3) There is another high point in the city that is equally famous—“Nob
Hill”. This rich neighborhood houses some of the most famous names in
San Francisco. You will come across wealthy people who
earned their money via silver mining, railroads, and other industries;
the city and the West Coast came up because of these industries. A representation
of splendid architecture is the Grace Cathedral! Considered to be the
world’s largest Episcopal Church, its doors are made of bronze and windows,
of beautiful stained glass.
(4) You will never forgive yourself if you miss out on a visit to “Fisherman’s
Wharf!” There are blocks and blocks of historic landmarks such as the
Ghirardelli Square and The Cannery at Del Monte Square; shops; and other
attractions such as the Wax Museum and the Aquarium of the Bay. The Sea
Lions living off Pier 39 are the most famous residents of this place.
(5) There’s a bit of China too in San Francisco; you
can get a glimpse of Chinese history and their customs and traditions
in “Chinatown”. Even the Chinese settlers in this place have contributed
their bit towards the development of this great city. You will find old
and original schools and churches still in existence, plus restaurants
offering scrumptious food and traditional herb shops.
(6) If China is there, can Japan be left far behind? And so you have
the “Japanese Tea Garden” at 9th Avenue, Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park!
This is the oldest Japanese Garden in California, originally a part of
the 1894 World Fair. There are wet and dry zen gardens spread over five
acres of land, as well as a drum bridge ready to climb, a tea house that
offers you stunning views from every angle, and a pagoda.
(7) Original Spanish settlers set up the “Presidio” in 1776. It has been
considered the symbol of defense by Americans since that time. This was
the oldest continually operating military base in the USA, till it was
closed and transferred to the National Park Service.
(8) Finally, there is “Alcatraz Island” left to visit. “The Rock” is
housed across the Bay and is reached only by the ferry. This is also a
part of the National Park Service now. Many notorious criminals were kept
in this inescapable fortress to serve their sentences. Additional attractions
on this island are natural tide pools, bird sanctuaries, the first lighthouse
built on this island, and the US fort on the West Coast. It need not be
repeated that this place offers breathtaking views of the Bay too!
