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Top places to visit in San Francisco
1. The Ferry Building Marketplace
The Ferry Building Marketplace is a people's marketplace serving residents and travelers alike. Located within the historic Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, shops large and small celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest of local fish. Restaurants and cafés serve cuisine representing the quality and cultural diversity of San Francisco’s best chefs.
The Ferry Building Marketplace is located along the Embarcadero at the foot of Market Street. It is the center of a transit hub that connects all of San Francisco's neighborhoods and the surrounding bay communities. The marketplace is accessible by MUNI, BART and Ferry Boat. The historic trolley cars (Line F Market) stop directly in front of the Ferry Building. Visit www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
2. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Founded in 1935, SFMOMA was the first museum on the West Coast devoted to modern and contemporary art. From the outset, the museum has championed the most innovative and challenging art of its time, and we continue to exhibit and collect work by both modern masters and younger, less-established artists.
We always have a dynamic schedule of thought-provoking exhibitions on view, including special exhibitions and changing presentations from our collection of more than 26,000 artworks, photographs, and design objects. Audio guides, docent tours, video screenings, interactive kiosks, and public programs offer opportunities to learn more about modern art.
Located just a short walk from downtown San Francisco, our landmark building features a soaring atrium topped by our signature turret and oculus skylight. The MuseumStore offers the West Coast's finest selection of modern and contemporary art books, as well as exceptional design objects, furniture, jewelry, and children's products. Meanwhile, our cafe serves gourmet fare in a light-filled space with indoor and outdoor seating. Visit www.sfmoma.org
3. Tank Hill
For a panoramic view of SF city.
Visit www.yelp.com/biz/tank-hill-san-francisco-2
4. de Young Museum
Visit deyoung.famsf.org
5. Coffee creations
San Francisco's coffee culture offers countless options for caffeine addicts -- from Blue Bottle to Ritual to Four Barrel. A recent entrant on the scene is Sightglass, on 7th Street near Folsom, where the two creators show customers more of the coffee roasting process.
Thanks to acclaimed Chef Corey Lee for steering us in the right direction. Also worth a mention is the fact that Corey's new restaurant Benu is drawing rave reviews.
Visit www.sightglasscoffee.com or www.benusf.com
Source: CNNGo
