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• • 10 Inspiring Spots to Keep the Kids Entertained in San Francisco
  • San Francisco is chock-full of things to do for adults, but here's our top 10 list of places to go with children (of all ages).

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• • A Walk Around Russian Hill
  • Among San Francisco's many attractions, the city's architecture has a charm that draws visitors and locals to its neighborhoods. Explore Russian Hill on foot, and you'll experience architectural gems, hidden stairways, and magnificent views of the bay.

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• • Best Parks to Hike with Your Dog in the Bay Area
  • If you share your life with a canine pal (or two!) and are looking for a park to hike in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ve got plenty of tail-wagging fun ahead of you.

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• • Disney Family Museum: It's All About Walt
  • This isn't a miniature Disneyland: the Walt Disney Family Museum is an intriguing look at the legendary man behind the entertainment.

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• • Escape to Alcatraz
  • Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most visited sites, reached by boat from the waterfront. Visitors enjoy its history, natural beauty, and scenic views of the San Francisco skyline, but most of all, they want to explore its history as a prison.

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• • Exploring the Gardens of Golden Gate Park
  • You don't have to be a master gardener to enjoy Golden Gate Park. There's something blooming year-round in its many gardens, from the iconic Conservatory of Flowers and Japanese Tea Garden, to its lesser-know gems.

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• • Mission: Possible
  • San Francisco's Mission District may be the trendiest neighborhood in the world. Accept this assignment, and you'll find cutting-edge art, music, cuisine, and shops.

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• • North Beach: A Taste of Italy
  • Rich in Italian heritage, this historic and colorful neighborhood has been the home to an eclectic mix of San Francisco characters since its earliest days. It's an especially good place for nice meal, or lingering over coffee in a sidewalk cafe.

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• • San Francisco Theaters: It's Showtime!
  • An important part of San Francisco 's cultural world is its vibrant theater scene, and most of the major houses can be found in and around the Union Square district.

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• • The 10 Best Urban Hikes in San Francisco with Your Kids
  • Yes, you can certainly go hiking in San Francisco with kids. We've rounded up the 10 best urban hikes for you and your family, with more plants than concrete, and native flora and fauna.

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• • The Best of Pier 39
  • San Francisco's Pier 39 is home to more than 100 shops and restaurants, a carousel, an aquarium, and the famous sea lions. Find out what you can do and see during your visit to this San Francisco favorite.

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• • The Presidio: From Army Post to National Park
  • San Francisco 's military post from 1776 until the U.S. Army's departure in 1994, the Presidio is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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• • Union Square: Stay, Shop, Dine, Play
  • Union Square is more than a park - it's the city's hub for shopping, dining, theater, and lodging. Find out what you'll see in Union Square and how to get there.

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• • We Cover the Waterfront
  • Over the years since the 1989 earthquake, San Francisco 's waterfront district has been transformed into a beautiful destination for tourists and locals alike. This guide will fill you in on all the things you can do and see there.

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• • What's New at the Zoo
  • Northern California 's largest zoological park, the San Francisco Zoo houses more than 900 animals, representing over 250 species, in naturalistic environments.

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• • What's Up with SF MOMA Lately?
  • San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art will be undertaking a long-awaited $555 million expansion starting in June 2013. But no worries: the museum will partner with numerous other museums to keep its permanent exhibits in viewing range.

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• • Yerba Buena Gardens: San Francisco's Surprising Park
  • One of San Francisco's hidden gems, Yerba Buena Gardens is a tranquil hub of gardens, sculptures, performance spaces, museums and children's activities, including a 1906 Charles Looff carousel.

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• • Your Guide to San Francisco's Maritime History
  • There's more to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco than crab cocktails and shops. Here you'll find the maritime history of one of the world's greatest ports.

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• • Your Guide to the California Academy of Sciences
  • One of the best science museums in the country is here in San Francisco - in Golden Gate Park. Experience an "earthquake," a rainforest, a planetarium, and more, in this beautiful new museum.