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WHAT TO SEE & DO The Presidio, with its towering eucalyptus trees, is a 2.8-square-mile former military base reborn as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Richmond District hosts a major art museum, a city park and San Francisco’s de facto second Chinatown on Clement St. • The refurbished red brick military buildings at the Presidio are now restaurants, hotels, and attractions, including The Walt Disney Family Museum. • Of special note are Andy Goldsworthy’s art installations: “Tree Fall,” “Wood Line” and “Spire”. A fourth, “Earth Wall”, is inside the Presidio Officers’ Club, which also houses exhibits tracing the Presidio’s history. • The Inn at the Presidio is a LEED®-certified hotel right in the park. The Presidio Visitor Center is the launching pad for park adventures, with its engaging exhibits and knowledgeable staff. • The Outer Richmond showcases the Legion of Honor museum, plus Lands End and Lincoln Park for hiking, golf and glorious views. • Places to eat in this area are plentiful. The Presidio features Arguello, The Commissary, Presidio Social Club and Sessions. The Richmond, with a variety of dim sum, Korean and Thai restaurants, is also home to some of the city’s best places for wallet-friendly and delicious eats.
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