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San Francisco
San Francisco is the 4th most populous city in California, and the 14th most populous
in the United States.
As of
2006,
the city had an estimated population of 744,041.
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San Francisco is a popular tourist attraction, and is well known for its mix of Victorian
and modern architecture, its
seafood (especially in the
Fisherman's Wharf area), and its
large gay and lesbian population. There are many well-known sights in the city,
including
Alcatraz Island,
the cable car system,
Chinatown,
the Coit Tower,
the Golden Gate Bridge,
Lombard Street (a street
reknowned for its crookedness),
the Palace of Fine Arts, and
the Transamerica Pyramid.
Moreover, thanks to the many movies filmed in the city, such as the
Dirty Harry films, Bullitt and
The Rock, many of these landmarks are familiar to people
the world over, including people who have never been to San Francisco.
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There are also many cultural attractions in San Francisco. Opera, classical music and ballet are all well
represented in the city, and there are many theaters some of which feature local productions, and others of
which feature national touring productions of Broadway theater. Additionally, there are quite a number
of museums in the city, including the
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) which contains a wonderful
collection including works by
Ansel Adams, Marcel Duchamp, Paul Klee and Jackson Pollock,
and the Exploratorium which is a science museum housed in the Palace of Fine Arts.
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Attractions in the San Francisco area include:
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Here are some books about San Francisco:
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By Marlene Goldman
Peter Pauper Press, Inc. Spiral-bound (226 pages)
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Product Description: With user-friendly fold-out maps and insider tips, this hip little guide to the Golden Gate City walks you through the best San Francisco has to offer. From Fishermans Wharf and Alcatraz to Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, and beyond, heres all you need to know about what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, and stay in the gem of a city known for natural beauty and cosmopolitan flair. 226 pages, plus 10 foldout maps. |
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By Tom Downs
Lonely Planet Paperback (256 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Travel through the hidden pockets and idiosyncratic history of San Francisco with this guide, written with an affection for the city that enlivens every page. San Francisco's restaurants, shops and cutlural offerings enjoy detailed coverage, as do tempting destinations outside the city. Laced with anecdotes of hippies and shanghaiers, Beats and immigrants, this guidebook embraces every element of the crazy quilt that is San Francisco and lays them all at the visitor's feet. |
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By Esther Labi
Dk Pub (T) Paperback (312 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: With superb colour photographs and illustrations throughout, this is the perfect guide to one of the world's most vibrant cities. From golden beaches to the Golden Gate bridge, the hippies of Haight Ashbury to the exclusive Pacific Heights neighbourhood, the famous hills and trams to the infamous Alcatraz Island, San Francisco has it all. |
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By DK Publishing
DK Travel Paperback
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By Globetrotter
Globetrotter Map
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Click Here | Product Description: The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes Travel Guides, Maps and Road Atlases, presently covers more than 80 destinations worldwide."The Globetrotter Travel Map of San Francisco" caters specifically for the needs of tourists who are new to a destination. Each map is attractively designed and features superb colour photographs. In addition to the main map of Central California, the following areas of special interest to visitors are shown in greater detail: Town Plans - Berkeley, Golden Gate Park, Oakland, Sacramento City Center, San Francisco City Center, Transport Map; and Areas of - Central California, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Peninsula, Yosemite National Park.The town plans of the major centres pinpoint key buildings and places of interest as well as where to stay. Distance and climate charts enable travellers to plan their visits, while stunning photographs evoke the atmosphere of San Francisco. |
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By Globetrotter
Globetrotter Paperback (128 pages)
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Globetrotter Paperback (128 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: This comprehensive, pocket-sized guide offers useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps, for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights San Francisco has to offer. It provides visitors with an introduction to San Francisco by concisely highlighting the city's "must see" areas in a practical format, encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her time. All the essential information is given on "At-a-Glance" pages at the end of each chapter. |
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By Mick Sinclair
Globetrotter Paperback (128 pages)
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By DK Publishing
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By Gale Reference Team
Thomson Gale Released: 2007-04-16 Digital (4 pages)
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Citation Details Title: Leave your heart in San Francisco.(Travel) Author: Gale Reference Team Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal) Date: April 14, 2007 Publisher: Thomson Gale Page: e6
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