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One of the city’s central hubs for culture, Civic Center and Hayes Valley are home to stately concert halls, renowned museums and expansive public plazas. HOW TO GET HERE Near the Civic Center BART and Muni station and Market Street bus lines. The 5 Fulton, 19 Polk, 21 Hayes and 47 Van Ness buses also serve the neighborhood. WHAT TO SEE & DO The grandeur of early 20th century Beaux Arts architecture is showcased in gorgeous City Hall on Van Ness Avenue. Directly across rises the ornate War Memorial Opera House, home of the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet. Also nearby are the War Memorial Veterans Building and the Louis M. Davies Symphony Hall. East of Civic Center Plaza are the Asian Art Museum and the San Francisco Main Public Library on Larkin. On Franklin Street glistens the SFJAZZ Center. The African American Art & Culture Complex is just a few blocks west on Fulton. WHERE TO EAT Enjoy a pre-show dinner at the upscale French brasserie Absinthe, or try a tasting menu of California-inspired cuisine at Jardiniere. For Brazilian fare, step into Espetus Brazilian Steak House and experience the art of grilling practiced by gauchos who roamed the Pampas in the 18th century. MUST SEES ASIAN ART MUSEUM asianart.org SFJAZZ CENTER sfjazz.org SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY sfsymphony.org SAN FRANCISCO BALLET sfballet.org ABSINTHE BRASSERIE & BAR absinthe.com ESPETUS CHURRASCARIA espetus.com
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