San Francisco is commonly
known as a hub for tech innovation and the source of many company start-ups. Though
millions of tourists visit the city most likely for its diverse range of interesting
attractions. From the many San Francisco museums to the neighbourhoods with
superb culinary options, it’s no surprise that many tourists add San Francisco to
the top of their travel list.
![]() | Gaze at the Golden Gate bridge An architectural
masterpiece, the Golden gate bridge dominates the hilly San Francisco landscape,
making history in 1937 as the longest suspension bridge ever built. The bright
orange bridge has become a must see for tourists on foot, by car or in a boat
passing underneath it. The bridge spanning the one-mile-wide strait connects
the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, a worth addition to your San
Francisco travel itinerary |
Visit San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art | ![]() |
![]() | Sample San Francisco’s local cuisine San Francisco is fill
of worldly cuisines for visitors to sample due to the city’s great diverse
culture and population. If visitors are seeking Mexican, Italian, Thai food, they
can choose from the many restaurant options available. Each San Francisco district
has many great restaurants to offer, favoured neighbourhoods by locals are
Union square, North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf and more. San Francisco supplies
an array of cuisines for both locals and tourists to sample with the aim to
satisfy any cravings. |
Visit the iconic Alcatraz prison Steeped in history
and drenched in legend, Alcatraz Island sits solemnly and separately from the busy
city and surrounded by the cold Pacific Ocean. The islands history attracts the
1.4 million visitors each year was once home to some of America’s most
notorious criminals such as Al “Scarface” Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. The
prison is now a museum with an award winning “Doing Time: The Alcatraz
Cellhouse Tour” where visitors can learn of the brutal prisoner’s experience in
the infamous Bay area federal penitentiary. | ![]() |
![]() | Visit the Painted Ladies If you’re a fan of the
Mrs. Doubtfire film, you will quickly recognise the row of pastel painted
houses, an infamous San Francisco city attraction. The six Victorian houses were
built between 1892 and 1896 that boast large porches and are two or 3 stories
high. A striking contrast from the contemporary skyscrapers that fill the city’s
skyline. To get a prime view, visit Alamo Square a grassy area with a perfect
view for photos of the Painted Ladies. |
Finish with a 360-degree city view from
Twin Peaks Popular with locals
for its hiking trails, Twin Peaks offers its visitors 360-degree views of the
San Francisco Bay Area from its 922-foot-high summits. For the best viewing
experience, make the trip just before sunset to view the extraordinary deep orange
and red hued sky. | ![]() |
San Francisco is jam packed with iconic attractions and amazing sights to see it’s no surprise it remains a popular choice for thousands of tourists every year.
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