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During your San Francisco vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Wells Fargo History Museum
Wells Fargo, one of California's largest banks, got its start in the Wild West. Its history museum, at the bank's head office, houses hundreds of genuine relics from the company's whip-and-six-shooter days, including pistols, photographs, early banking articles, posters, a stagecoach, and mining equipment.
Pier 39
PIER 39 is a multilevel waterfront complex a few blocks east of Fisherman's Wharf. Constructed on an abandoned cargo pier, it is, ostensibly, a re-creation of a turn-of-the-20th-century street scene, but don't expect a slice of old-time maritime life. This is the busiest mall of the lot and allegedly welcomes 11 million visitors per year. It has more than 100 stores, 11 bay-view restaurants, a two-tiered Venetian carousel, a Hard Rock Cafe, and arcade and aquarium entertainment for the kids. And everything's slated toward helping you part with your travel dollars. It's the place that locals love to hate. That said, it does have a few perks: absolutely beautiful natural surroundings of bay views, fresh sea air, and hundreds of sunbathing sea lions lounging along its neighboring dock.
Ghiradelli Square
This National Historic Landmark property dates from 1864, when it served as a factory making Civil War uniforms, but it's best known as the former chocolate and spice factory of Domingo Ghirardelli (pronounced "Gear-a-deli"), who purchased it in 1984. The factory has since been converted into a three-level mall containing 50-plus stores and 11 dining establishments. Scheduled street performers entertain regularly in the West Plaza and fountain area. Incidentally, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company still makes chocolate, but its factory is in a lower-rent district in the East Bay. Still, if you have a sweet tooth, you won't be disappointed at the mall's fantastic old-fashioned soda fountain.
Broadway Manor Inn
NEWLY AND COMPLETELY RENOVATED - 2006The Broadway Manor Inn welcomes you to one of the safest, tourist-friendly neighborhoods in San Francisco. Known for its array of restaurants, shops, tourist attractions & fine art galleries our Russian Hill / Pacific Heights location is just steps from the Cable Car Line and a short walk to Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown and famous *Crookedest Street*. You are welcome to enjoy the newly renovated, spacious 100% non-smoking ...
Hotel Union Square
Hotel Union Square is a great choice for both business and pleasure. Featuring Wireless Internet Access, our guest rooms have been completely upgraded with a stylish California decor. A warm color scheme is accented with splashes of bright color. All rooms have Wireless High Speed Internet Access ($5.95 per day), Cable TV, On Demand Movies and Nintendo.Pets are allowed: Dogs only, limit one dog, maximum 40lbs, $75 nonrefundable ...
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