Best places: Historical landmarks in San Francisco

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Golden Gate Bridge
Bridge
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
4.80 (73.4K reviews)
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Main Parade Lawn
Park
Green space in the Presidio offering a walking tour, visitor center & other attractions.
4.80 (856 reviews)
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Conservatory of Flowers
Botanical garden
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
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Fort Point National Historic Site
Historical place
Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours.
4.70 (3.1K reviews)
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Sutro Baths
Historical landmark
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Maritime museum
Functioning World War II–era naval ship serving as a living museum for the Liberty class of ships.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Ferry Building
Historical landmark
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
4.60 (31.9K reviews)
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USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
Museum
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Pier 45
Historical landmark
Historic working fishing pier known for its 2 World War II-era vessels & antique arcade museum.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Mission San Francisco de Asis
Mission
Opulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Battery East Parking
Parking lot
Scenic panoramic Battery East Vista allows visitors unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Coit Tower
Historical landmark
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
4.50 (13.2K reviews)
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Hyde Street Pier
Tourist attraction
This historic ferry pier features scenic views & a variety of old-fashioned ships with tours.
4.60 (627 reviews)
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Presidio Officers' Club
Heritage museum
Free history museum, cultural center & Mexican restaurant in an 18th-century officers' mess.
4.70 (334 reviews)
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Tadich Grill
Seafood restaurant
Institution for fresh fish and classic cocktails with an old-school setting and a lively atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.50 (2.6K reviews)
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Cable Car Turnaround Powell St.
Historical landmark
👍👍 End of discussion, this is probably the NO.1 you "can not miss" activities when you're in town of San Francisco, only through this way, you get to enjoy the hilly portions of San Francisco, also appreciate the fun of cable car. Interestingly, they admit tourists to stand at the step of cable car, t...
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Dragon Gate Chinatown SF
Historical landmark
👍 We see this a lot in Taiwan and China, but to see one at the section of China Town, between western buildings, of San Francisco is another story. What's more interesting is right across the street, there's one French restaurant, which in the end makes this intersection a lot more international vibe...
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Union Square
Historical landmark
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife.
4.40 (33.7K reviews)
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The Painted Ladies
Historical landmark
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
4.40 (23.3K reviews)
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The San Francisco Mint
Historical landmark
Grand 1874 classical revival mint building, open for events, with ballrooms & vault rooms.
4.50 (563 reviews)
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