Destination
Nearby, fashionable Union Street and Chestnut Street offer some of the city's most charming restaurants, cafes, bars and great boutique shopping. A short walk or bike ride away is the Marina Green, Fort Mason, Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio National Park. Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach and downtown are just a ten-minute drive.
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ExploratoriumThis fun, interactive science museum at the Palace of Fine Arts (which is worth seeing on its own) is one of the finest in the world. Discover the magic of the universe through more than 650 hands-on exhibits. Call ahead to arrange a visit to the popular Tactile Dome, which is a blast for kids. |
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Palace of Fine ArtsThis rare surviving structure from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition is a perfect place to lounge with a packed lunch where you can hangout on the grass and gaze at the swans on the lake. A little civilized piece of the country right here in the middle of the big city. |
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Union Street
The large number of stores, boutiques and cafes make this an ideal place to stroll and window shop. More stylish than Fillmore Street and more youthful than Sacramento Street, this block has the widest variety of shopping of any neighborhood in the city. |
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California Academy
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