List of Heritage sites in San Francisco

List of Heritage sites in San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is the iconic landmark of San Francisco. It is 2.7 kilometers long and, for a long time, was the world’s longest suspension bridge since its completion in 1937. It was not until 1964 that this record was surpassed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. It is painted in International Orange, an almost red shade.

Exploratorium

Visitors can enjoy while learning with the hands on science and art exhibits all over the Exploratorium. There are more than 650 exhibits, including bubble bombs and salt volcanoes.

Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral is a gothic church well known for its beauty. Around this cathedral are various curling dragon statues and beautiful gardens. Its pulpit had been graced by many notable personas, including the Dalai Lama and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Pier 39

Visitors to San Francisco can enjoy a fun day of shopping at Pier 39, a colorful festival marketplace. This is the best place to hang out and enjoy spectacular views of the bay.

Golden Gate Park

Located on a 1,000-acre land, it will take you days to fully explore the Golden Gate Park. Within this park are several gardens, including the Stybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The park also features a children’s playground and plenty of courts and sports facilities.

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island had once been home to the famous maximum security federal prison of Alcatraz. Today, this historic site has been converted to a national park. Visitors can see for themselves the cells that once held convicts.

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