San Francisco Attractions & Museums
There's always something new to discover in the San Francisco Bay Area. The region abounds with iconic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods, major art museums, and, in the case of Alcatraz, one notorious former prison. Then there are theme parks, boardwalks, and steam trains-not to mention beaches, national parks, and wildlife preserves. You can't do them all on one trip, so view our attractions guide and check off your must-do's.
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- Aquarium of the Bay
- San Francisco, California
Aquarium of the Bay is San Francisco Bay’s Aquarium. We are passionate about providing fun and unforgettable encounters with our natural world in ways that ignite both wonder and conservation. We are nestled in the shadow of Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill on Fisherman’s Wharf at PIER 39, along the City’s “Walkable Waterfront.”.. more»
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- Asian Art Museum
- San Francisco, California
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. But we are more than just an art museum—we are your ticket to Asia. Here, you can travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions. .. more»
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- Boudin Bakery Museum
- San Francisco, California
Learn more about the rich history of Boudin and San Francisco. Our Museum & Bakery Tour invites you to witness history in the baking. Stroll through our collection of historic and interactive exhibits as you observe the bakery in action... more»
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- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco, California
The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution based in San Francisco. The Academy recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof... more»
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- Ghirardelli Square
- San Francisco, California
Ghirardelli Square is located at 900 North Point Street at the corner of Beach and Larkin Streets. It is on the West side of Fisherman’s Wharf, two blocks east of Van Ness Avenue and one block west of the Cable Car turnaround at Beach and Hyde Streets... more»
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- Legion of Honor
- San Francisco, California
Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-arts building located in San Francisco's Lincoln Park. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and all of San Francisco, the Legion is most noted for its breathtaking setting... more»
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- Marvelous Mirror Maze
- San Francisco, California
Over 100 Mirrors with LED lighting and digital sound! A totally new concept in amusement design, it provides a different experience every time you enter. With sound and lighting effects to enhance the experience, the maze features 2,000 square feet of mirrored path... more»
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- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
- San Francisco, California
Two floors and over 10,000 square feet filled with the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable! See in person the incredible "Believe It or Not!'s" you've read about it in the Ripley books and cartoons and seen on television... more»
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- Ripleys Candy Factory
- San Francisco, California
Ripley’s Candy Factory located inside the Mirror Maze has hundreds of your favorite candies, from old time classics to the latest treats!.. more»
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- San Francisco Maritime Park
- San Francisco, California
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park that can be visited year round. Begin with a trip to the Visitor Center, located on Jefferson Street at the corner of Hyde Street... more»
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- The Walt Disney Family Museum
- San Francisco, California
The Walt Disney Family Museum presents the life and achievements of the man who raised animation to an art, transformed the film industry, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a global and distinctly American legacy... more»
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- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
- San Francisco, California
YBCA presents a schedule of rotating exhibitions each year with a focus on contemporary and emerging artists from the Bay Area and beyond, community-based work and the intersection between fine art and popular culture... more»
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