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Alcatraz Island |
1-415-705-5555 |
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Alcatraz
is the Spanish word for pelican. The island was first used as a prison
by the U.S. Army during the Civil War. In 1934, the Federal Government
opened a maximum security prison on the island that was in operation
until closing in 1963. The island is now part of the Golden Gate
National Recreational Area. Park Rangers conduct guided tours daily. |
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Cruises departing from Pier 39 and Pier 41.
A
variety of cruises are available offering spectacular views of the
City and the bay Area. |
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California and Van Ness Streets.
One of the
three cable car lines located within walking distance of the hotel.
Also be sure to see the Cable Car Barn and Museum, located at
Washington and Mason Streets. |
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Candlestick Park Stadium
(formerly 3Com Park) |
1-415-656-4900 |
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Jamestown and Harney Way.
Home to
the NFL's Forty Niners, Candlestick Park's incomparable aura is as
much a definitive part of the San Francisco Forty Niners' tradition as
their great stars. |
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Covering 16 square blocks, this area known as a "city within a city"
is bordered by Broadway, Bush, Kearny and Stockton Streets. Is is also
known as the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. The area's
main streets, Grand Avenue, is a busting collection of gift shops and
restaurants. |
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Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39 |
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In
1990, the state of California set aside the waterfront between the
streets of Taylor and Leavenworth as a dock for commercial fishing
boats. Today this 45-acre shopping and dining area showcases fine
food, novel merchandise and continuous entertainment, |
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Opened in 1937, this 4,200-foot long structure connecting San
Francisco and Marin County was known as "the bridge that couldn't be
built." With its intricate design and intriguing setting, the Golden
Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed man-made structures in the
world. |
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▪ Golden Gate
Park |
1-415-666-7107 |
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Lincoln Way. Stanyan and Fulton Streets and Great Highway.
In 1887,
John McLaren, Master Botanist and Landscaper, turned this 1, 017-acre
sand wasteland into one of the world's most beautiful parks. The park,
which contains thousands of trees and shrubs, a variety of landscaped
gardens, two waterfalls, 11 lakes and 40 picnic areas, lets visitors
escape the "city rush" and enjoy nature. The park is also home of
Conservatory of Flowers, a spectacular living museum of rare and
beautiful tropical plants. |
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San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center |
1-415-621-6600 |
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401
Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco.
Covering
seven and one-half acres in San Francisco's Civic Center Historic
District, the Center is comprised of the War Memorial Opera House, the
War Memorial Veterans Building (including the Herbst Theatre and Green
Room), Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal
Hall and the Memorial Court. |
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San Francisco Zoo |
1-415-753-7080 |
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1
Zoo Road, San Francisco.
This zoo
inhabits over 1,000 mammals and birds. Of special interest is the
Primate Discovery Center, which features a nocturnal gallery and a
discovery half with participatory exhibits relating to primates. |
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Hampton InnŽ San Francisco Airport
300
Gateway Boulevard,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650)
876-0200
▪ Fax: (650) 876-0600
Toll-Free: 1-800-HAMPTON (426-7866)
Click here for International Toll-Free Reservations Numbers |
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San Francisco Airport
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