>I thought Alcatraz would be very touristy, but it really was an >incredible tour. The boat ride over is very nice as well. Scary place. I >purchased a bread bowl of clam chowder for $4 for the ride over. Excellent.

I would avoid Alcatraz if all you have is a day+ of time in SF.
It's a Loooong boat ride out there, and another one back. You'll blow the better part of the day just on Alcatraz. Save it for another, longer visit.
Right there at the harbor, though, is an old WW2 submarine, the one used in the movie 'Down Periscope'. More worth the time.

>Coit Tower is an old fire watch tower built on one of the higher hills. >Great vantage point to see the whole city, the bay, and the Golden Gate. >Better hope for a sunny day.

I believe that Coit tower was the bequest of some batty old, eccentric, society dame from the early '1900s. If things are the same, the hours are restricted. The view is good, though. Best to walk to the tower.

>The Golden Gate Bridge is quite impressive, but I am a construction >engineer and may be biased.

Ditto (on both counts). Also do the tour of the fort at the foot/base of the bridge.

A good tour to take on a day trip is the powerhouse/wheelhouse for the cable cars. All 3 lines of the cable car system meet at one place. Iff'en you're an engineer, it's a fun place to go; if not, it's still interesting.
BTW, getting on a cable car is nearly impossible during prime time; best thing to do is go to the end of the line (physically), even if that means hiking a bit.
BBTW, if you're there longer, get the 3 day pass for the transit system, covers cable cars, plus you can get different extensions/options to take the bus system; one option (highly recommended) takes you as far out as Muir Woods, on the other side of the Bay. I vaguely recall that the various transit options will take you all the way into the next county on your single ticket. Cheeeep, too - $10 back then for a 3 day pass (I'm sure it's a lot more now).

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Bob S


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• Fun things to do in San Fran for a day (and a half)?, Wes, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:19:21
  • Re: Fun things:winchester house in san jose! n/m, baggsly , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:23:31
  • Agree on Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Lombard Ave+, Bob Falfa, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:07:21
    • Re: Agree on Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Lombard Ave+, Bob S, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:49:52 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Guess this license plate "ILMHISF" while we're on..., TKC, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:44:28
    • I Leased My Honda In San Fransisco? nm, JLowe, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:13:38
      • Actually not too far off, it was on a Hyundai n/m., TKC, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:39:33
    • I left my heart..., destijl, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:51:05
      • I still think it's a clever plate 8-) n/m, TKC, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:55:27
  • Re: Fun things to do in San Fran for a day (and a half)?, destijl, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:59:47
    • To blend in well, call it 'Frisco!, Scott Paterson , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:46:23
      • Re: To blend in well, call it 'Frisco!, Bob S, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:52:26
        • Re: To blend dont call it san fran, they hate that :-), baggsly , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:26:14
    • But then I usually misspell it w/extra s or c ! (nm), Wes, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:22:26
    • Re: Fun things to do in San Fran for a day (and a half), Randy Thatcher , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:16:55
  • Wine Country Tours, JLowe, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:05:01
  • I know you want SFO but I suggest going to the coast..., TKC, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:49:08
  • Not to be missed - Alcatraz Tour, Scott Paterson , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:33:45
    • Re: Not to be missed - Alcatraz Tour in aug, baggsly , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:32:08
    • Thx! Just booked the tour for Sat. morning. nm, Wes, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:55:12
    • Am doing that next month!!, Noel, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:52:35
    • Great tour, but book it in advance!!! n/m, Randy Thatcher , Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:13:52

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