San Francisco is a city of skyscrapers, but Alamo Square is one of the most visited places of San Francisco. Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is a visual treat to the travelers to San Francisco. There is an escalating formation of Victorian houses backed by downtown skyscrapers. Alamo Square is among one of 11 historic districts designated by the Department of City Planning. There is abundance of tourist amenities in this area, like several bed and breakfast inns.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is a marvel among all places of tourist interest at San Francisco. The 1.7 miles long Golden Gate Bridge that connects San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County is easily identified by its International Orange color. 750 feel high twin towers provide support to this single suspension bridge. Once, these Twin Towers were taller than the tallest skyscrapers of San Francisco.
Coit Tower
Coit Tower built in 1933 on the top of Telegraph Hill is one of the favorite places for San Francisco Visitors that provides picturesque view of San Francisco city. The tower was built from the money donated by ?Lillie Hitchcock Coit? to beautify the city of San Francisco. The 210 feet high tower was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard and its murals were painted by 26 different artists.
Alcatraz
Once it was among one of the historic prisons of United States during 1934 to 1963. It was basically the site of the first lighthouse in Western United States. Alcatraz is one of The San Francisco City's most popular attractions. A visit to the island includes a tour of the cell house where visitors can see where the prisoners lived. Now this prison island is a part of the Bay Area's Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Above described places are among must visit places of San Francisco. Every tourist coming to San Francisco never misses any of these places. They try to enjoy a San Francisco city sightseeing tour package covering all these places. The charm of visiting this marvelous city in an open top Double Decker buses is simply unbeatable.
