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Ever
since gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848,
visitors from all over the world have flocked to San
Francisco. Today, it's still possible to find gold in
the "City on the Bay" in its numerous restaurants,
beautiful neighborhoods, and world-class cultural
attractions. San Francisco hosts a number of national
landmarks, from the famous Telegraph Hill and
old-fashioned trolley cars to the Golden Gate Bridge and
Alcatraz, that help make any trip special.
San Francisco Bay was the source of the city's
livelihood for a very long time, and it remains the key
to the city to this day. The Golden Gate Bridge, a San
Francisco icon, is 1.7 miles long and frames the Bay.
Located around the Bay are several remarkable beaches
and parks. Golden Gate Park contains several museums,
gardens, and open spaces. The Presidio, a 200 year old
Spanish Fort, is also a well-known Bay Area attraction.
Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are national landmarks,
offering breathtaking views, fine restaurants and great
shopping. Steinhart Aquarium is the oldest municipal
aquarium in America, featuring a wide selection of
creatures from both the Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Of
course, no tour of the Bay would be complete without
mentioning Alcatraz, America's most famous prison, and
now San Francisco's number one tourist attraction.
Moving away from the Bay, San Francisco only gets
better. The city's famous steep hills and trolley cars
run back and forth between museums like the Museum of
the Legion of Honor and attractions like the San
Francisco Zoo, which houses over 1000 animals on 65
acres. The world-famous San Francisco Opera is also a
perennial favorite among visitors, as are the city's
numerous restaurants. In fact, inhabitants of San
Francisco spend more on dining out per person than any
city in America.
For a few lucky miners, San Francisco in the 19th
century was the gateway to an unforgettable experience.
Today's visitors to the Bay Area feel the same way
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