| Page Views: 3,524 Last Visit to San Francisco: December, 1998 | City by the Bay by spartan - last update: Mar 7, 2003 |
Golden Gate Park | Picture of the state flag |
Though Mission Dolores and the Presidio were founded by the Spanish in 1776, actual settlement of the spot by Europeans began in the 1830s around what is now Portsmouth Plaza, then the center of Yerba Buena village. After the discovery of gold in 1848, thousands of prospectors poured through town on their way to the California gold fields. |
| The boat tours are a must |
|  | Boat tour to Alcatraz Expanding rapidly, the young city burned down on occasion, erupted with crime, and emerged at the end of the 19th century as the largest and most influential American city west of the Mississippi. It's booming economy, theaters and opera, Golden Gate Park, cable car system, and flair for life inspired admiration. |
Panorama of the city Tourism and finance are mainstays of the economy. The city knows how to party, how to eat well, and how to pamper guests. Its cultural scene, especially its art and science museums, music, dance, festivals, and theater, are as vigorous as ever. The city rebuilt quickly after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Its tremendous bridges were constructed, connecting to the shores of San Francisco Bay, and high-rise office towers rose. The 20th century also brought industrial decline, as factories moved to more convenient locations. |  | |
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| Pros: | "The scenic beauty is unmatched anywhere in the world" | | Cons: | "Can be a bit confusing getting from one place to another" | | In A Nutshell: | "You will truly leave your heart in San Francisco" |
spartan's San Francisco Travel Tips
spartan's San Francisco Travelogues | | | | Title [Click to view] | Travel Year | Pictures | | City Tours | 1999 | 4 |
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Salinas Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:38 UTC going here pretty soon I hope! txs for the SF cablecar webby. | sarahandgareth Sun Jun 15, 2003 23:07 UTC Great info on Alcatraz: can't wait to go there and Napa! | John_P_LSU Thu Mar 13, 2003 22:28 UTC nice! is that flag in flowers? great tips and pictures! | oma14 Sun Jun 16, 2002 01:57 UTC great job as usual! |
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