Hidden gems: Historic sites in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 3 places from Historic site category.

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Atherton House
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Atherton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and is San Francisco Landmark 70. Students of the occult tell us that the Atherton House is from time to time haunted by four ghosts: three agressive female spirits who in life had been Dominga de Goñi Atherton, Gertr...
4.80 (9 reviews)
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Fort Miley
Historical place
Former Army reservation with a VA hospital, picnic areas & panoramic ruins of gun batteries.
4.70 (78 reviews)
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Russian Hill-Macondray Lane Historic District
Historical place
👍👍 A hidden little walkway, accessible by wooden steps at one end, this is a delightful spot to pass through. It also has history, having inspired the famous Barbary Lane from Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. Well worth a visit ( not far from the cable car - take the Powell-Mason).
4.60 (119 reviews)
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