Things to do in San Francisco - Part 1 - Golden Age Bridge
Starting today, we will begin highlighting various points of interest in San Francisco. As you know, there are lots of things to do in the City by the Bay, and we want to share some of them. We hope you enjoy the series.
Probably most famous San Francisco tourist attraction is the Golden Gate Bridge (which is red, not gold) which connects Marin County to San Francisco. It is so named because it crosses the Golden Gate, the entry to the San Francisco Bay; gateway to the Gold Rush of 1849.
Yahoo Travel says, "An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching over 4,200 feet, it is every bit as awesome an accomplishment in suspension-bridge engineering today as it was over half a century ago. Pedestrians and bike riders can access the east entrance for a jaunt on one of the world's most famous corridors. For photos, or to view the bridge in its entirety, try the spectacular lookout points located at the southeast and northeast ends. Don't miss the historic Roundhouse, a gift shop/visitors center, which boasts a fine selection of souvenirs, and an informative exhibit about the bridge's construction and history. Open Hours: Pedestrian Crossing: Daily 5:30a-9:30p; 24 hours daily for motorized vehicles; Roundhouse Gift Center: Daily 9a-5p, Summer: Daily 8:30a-7:30p"
Neighborhood: Marina
The Golden Gate Bridge District's website features all sorts of information including a LIVE webcam on its home page. (Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, the webcam is broken so it's hard to see anything clearly, but a representative from the bridge district has assured me the problem is being addressed.)
- Mick Orton
Yahoo Travel says, "An engineering masterpiece, this bridge, built in 1937, towers with sturdy grace over the Golden Gate. Stretching over 4,200 feet, it is every bit as awesome an accomplishment in suspension-bridge engineering today as it was over half a century ago. Pedestrians and bike riders can access the east entrance for a jaunt on one of the world's most famous corridors. For photos, or to view the bridge in its entirety, try the spectacular lookout points located at the southeast and northeast ends. Don't miss the historic Roundhouse, a gift shop/visitors center, which boasts a fine selection of souvenirs, and an informative exhibit about the bridge's construction and history. Open Hours: Pedestrian Crossing: Daily 5:30a-9:30p; 24 hours daily for motorized vehicles; Roundhouse Gift Center: Daily 9a-5p, Summer: Daily 8:30a-7:30p"
Neighborhood: Marina
The Golden Gate Bridge District's website features all sorts of information including a LIVE webcam on its home page. (Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, the webcam is broken so it's hard to see anything clearly, but a representative from the bridge district has assured me the problem is being addressed.)
- Mick Orton
posted by SFResidence.com @ 7:47 AM
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