subject: Hottest Attractions in San Francisco City [print this page] San Francisco, one of the most livable of US cities, charms visitors and locals alike with a wide plethora of wonders. Being the home of 14 small islands and with its proximity to the pristine Napa and Sonoma vineyards San Francisco mesmerizes with its astoundingly beautiful landscape. Lip smacking cuisines, scores of captivating tourist attractions, addictive shopping hot spots, and jazzy nightlife do not fail to overwhelm the mind, body, and soul of the traveler. Here is a brief introduction to San Francisco's hottest attractions.
Cable Cars
A ride aboard one of the old cable cars dating back to about a 100 years makes for an exhilarating experience. Take your pick from the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines or the California Street line. Cap off your experience with a trip to the Cable Car Museum.
Golden Gate Park
The Golden Gate Park is an approximately 412 hectare paradise of gardens and meadows. The complex also has a children's playground, an open air music concourse, buffalo paddock and an immense man made waterfall said to be the biggest of its kind in the West. For spectacular views of the sunset, head to the Ocean Beach. Other attractions of the park are the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the de Young Museum.
Golden Gate Bridge
This rusty orange colored connection between San Francisco and Marin County is a feast to the eyes and counts among the wonders of the modern world. A stroll across the bridge sounds mundane but actually emerges as a pleasantly heady experience that captures the entire charm of this massive structure.
Alcatraz
Most tourists booking flights to San Francisco do not miss out upon Alcatraz, or The Rock', as it is called. This was the toughest high security jail in the US and had housed many notorious inmates. Today, it is part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area and hosts audio tours by former inmates and guards, trail walks, and guided tours.
Cuisines, Nightlife, and Shopping
As far as cuisines are concerned, San Francisco is reputed to be the restaurant capital of the US. In other words, one may be assured of the finest cuisines here. Similarly, night birds and party animals can take their pick from dozens of bars, discotheques, and night clubs. All these charms no longer cost a bomb as cheap flights to San Francisco are available aplenty.
The shopping scenario in San Francisco perfectly matches its other attractions. The city has a fair share of big brands like Tiffany's, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Saks. In fact, San Francisco is crammed full of shopping districts. While one may steal a deal at Marshall's in Market Street among other bargain friendly stores, those with a designer mania can shop to their purse's limit at Calvin Klein, Armani, and Chanel in Union Square.
