The city by the bay, a city of discovery, where each
time you visit there is something new to learn, something
more to see and something more to do. Historic Ships and
commercial freighters share the deepwater piers of San
Francisco Bay. Buffeted on three sides by the Pacific Ocean
and San Francisco Bay, refreshed in the morning and evening
by the silent fogs that roll in, cleanse, then roll away San
Francisco's climate is comfortable year around, never too
hot and never too cold.

  A city of neighborhoods, world famous Chinatown, that
borders Grant Avenue, the oldest street in San Francisco.
Explore on foot and discover the food markets, temples, herb
shops, watch fortunes cookies being made. Come for the week
long Chinese New Year Festival and huge Downtown Parade each
February. North Beach where you can experience the Italian
connection - from cappuccino to jazz clubs. Discover Murals,
Museums, Statues and Churches. The cities Italian Heritage
is celebrated each October by a series of traditional events
that include a tribute to Christopher Columbus, a
re-enactment of Columbus's landing, blessing of the fishing
fleet and a Grand Finale of a rambunctious Street Parade. 

  Japantown, a five acre complex overflowing with sushi
bars, restaurants, a traditional Japanese village and five
tired pagoda and traditional Japanese items that can be
purchased makes a unique learning experience. The Cherry
Blossom Festival each April is a cultural event not to be
missed. Include the hippie district of Haight-Ashbury, the
Spanish district of Mission, the architectural and historic
area of Union Square, complete with its world renowned
shopping in your trip. No visit is complete with out a visit
to the largest urban national park in the world - the Golden
Gate National Park. GGNR Rangers regularly conduct nature
walks, Historical Walking tours and Environmental field
trips. Or a ride on the Powell Street Cable car. The
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Zoo, Bay Area
Museum and the Coyote Point Museum of Environment and many
more museums, galleries and theaters makes San Francisco
the ideal location for educational field trips.
                                     (Compton's Encyclopedia)

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