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San Franciscans will, rather candidly, admit that they are the most fortunate people on earth, the occasional earthquake notwithstanding; and most visitors, after a few days of taking in the sights and sounds of this magnificent city, will agree. Ask anyone who has been here and they will tell you it’s their favorite US city. The geographical setting evokes so much emotional drama, the light seems clearer, the colors more vivid, the cultural diversity of the ethnic neighborhoods so captivating and inviting, that it’s a place almost everyone can fall in love with at first sight.
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The East Bay venue for horse-racing.
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This shop is a buried treasure amid all the hoopla of the Wharf area. All the information you need for visiting the Bay Area’s parks, plus great little souvenirs.
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One of the largest city parks in the US is also one of the most diverse, and all of it brought forth from what was once scrub and dunes. The park also features first-rate cultural attractions such as the California Academy of Sciences.
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One of the largest, finest parks-cum-cultural centers in world. No visit to the city is complete without taking in some of its wonders.
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The Music Concourse is adorned with a number of bronzes, including Apple Cider Press .
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The city boasts one of the largest public parks in the world, with natural beauty and fine museums.
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At the southeastern corner of the park, kids will love the old carousel, a treehouse, and some great swings, slides, and other kid-driven rides. In the summer, there are often Punch and Judy shows to tickle and delight children of all ages.
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This former movie house, designed with Moorish influences in the 1920s, is one of the larger mainstream theaters. Its usual offerings are traveling Broadway shows – most recently, hits imported from New York have included a revival of Damn Yankees , starring Jerry Lewis.
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An NBA basketball team.
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The Lincoln Park 18-hole course overlooks Land’s End, and Golden Gate Park has a challenging 9-hole course. The newest addition to the scene, the Presidio Golf Course, is considered one of the country’s best.
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