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City tour in San Francisco, California

 
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added on 22nd of July, 2008

After a long walk from downtown of SF to the North Beach on Fisherman's Wharf, we decided to take a city tour. From the plenty of opportunities we choose the most friendly one: the Mr. Toad's Tour, with an exciting american Vintage touring car (1929 Model). The guide was very nice telling funny stories about the city.

We started by visiting the North Beach which has many attractions:the famous Coit Tower, the "Little Italy" of San Francisco with lot of italian restaurants, the Lombard Street, and views of the Transamerica Building.

After leaving Italy, we went to see a little of China the world largest China Town. Continued with...
 

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ultimatetravel wrote on May 17, 2009:
The picture in the middle, the buildings there are very well-designed. The structures are quite modern but still in style;) Great job on taking a shot of those buildings.
 
 
 
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San Francisco, CA overviewWhile wandering through Chinatown's streets and alleys, don't forget to look up. Above street level, many older structures have ornate balconies and cornices. The architecture on the 900 block of Grant Avenue and Waverly Place is particularly noteworthy, though some locals decry it and similar examples as inauthentic adornment meant to make their neighborhood seem "more Chinese." San Francisco's charms are great and small. You wouldn't want to miss Golden Gate Park, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. But a walk down the Filbert Steps or through Macondray Lane or a peaceful hour spent gazing east... Read more »

 
 
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