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San Francisco’s Maritime National Historical Park is an amazing place to visit if you’re interested in knowing more about the history of the beautiful San Francisco Bay. This historical park contains the Maritime Museum, the Maritime Research Center, the Aquatic Park historic district, and many historical sea vessels. A trip to this park is certain to be an exciting and educational experience, full of many events and opportunities.

About San Francisco’s Mari...

Dating back to 1915, the Panama Pacific International Exposition was a world’s fair that was held in San Francisco, CA in what is now known as the Marina District, and it lasted from February 20th to December 4th, 1915. The original purpose of the fair was to celebrate the Panama Canal being finished, but the city saw it as a way to show how far it had recovered from the massive fire and earthquake that happened in 1906. Most of the buildings during the fair weren’t intended to be...

Union Square is one of the several popular shopping districts in the city of San Francisco. Ghirardelli Square, Mission District, Lombard Street and Westfield are some of the other shopping havens. Union Square is more popular because it is easily accessible from various neighborhoods. Civic Center is less than a mile to the southwest, and the Financial District is less than a mile northeast of Union Square. The main attraction is the public plaza covering an area of more than two and a half ...

Golden Gate Park, located in northwest San Francisco, is one of the most frequented places in the city. It is a tourist hotspot for more than one reason. There are over a dozen prominent attractions in San Francisco within the boundaries of the park. In addition, Golden Gate Park, as a public recreation area offers various activities you can indulge in. You should plan an entire day to explore Golden Gate Park. If you are really short on time, then try to prioritize driving through the park a...

The Exploratorium, located at Pier 15 along San Francisco’s waterfront, is an incredible, fascinating family-friendly museum that will captivate young and old, alike. Conducting more than 600 exhibits, it attracts over a million people making itself one of the most iconic San Francisco attractions.

About The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium originally was located at the famous Marina attraction, The Palace of Fine Arts. After the Exploratorium was relocat...

San Francisco, being on the West Coast is a gateway to the Orient much like New York City has been the port of entry for millions from Europe. Chinese immigration began in earnest in the 1850s during the Gold Rush. These many immigrants settled in the current area that constitutes Chinatown, which has been traditionally defined by the neighborhoods of North Beach, and Telegraph Hill as bound by Bush Street, Taylor Street, Bay Street, and the Bay.

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Japan Town, located formally at 1610 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, is a small cultural enclave dedicated to the culture of Japan. This neighborhood in the Western Addition district comprising of about 6 city blocks is considered one of the oldest ethnic neighborhoods in America. Built and settled after the Great Earthquake of 1906, Japan Town, which is known as Nihonmachi, has a strong history of cultural development and preservation. Tourists love this site due to its collection of resta...