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Fresh seafood while waiting for your flight? Check. An art museum? Yep. Yoga studios? You bet. A piano-playing pig? Of course! Here are a few great reasons why SFO deserves to be your favorite airport. SFO offers ad-free, one-click Wi-Fi throughout the airport. Look for the #SFO_FREE_WIFI network, launch your browser and click “Accept the terms” for four hours of free internet access. need more time? Just log in again! LOCAL DINING taste San Francisco’s famous sourdough from Boudin Bakery or a scoop of ice cream at three twins. these are just a couple of the “only in San Francisco” treats you’ll find in the airport. Four celebrated local chefs teamed up to open Manufactory Food Hall in the airport’s international terminal, offering food made from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, ranches and fisheries. WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS San Francisco’s great museums are not limited to the city. SFo is the country’s only airport with a museum program accredited by the American Association of Museums. discover world-class exhibits including photography, historical artifacts, sculpture and popular culture. don’t miss the Video Arts room, where you can view works by contemporary artists and filmmakers, or the Aviation Museum & Library; both are located in the international terminal. to find out what’s on view, visit flysfo.com/museum. TRANSPORTATION it’s easy to travel between SFo and downtown San Francisco. the most economical method is BArt, which costs $9.65 from the airport to Powell St. and takes about 35 minutes. BArt is easily accessed from any terminal by riding SFo’s free Airtrain to the Garage G/BArt Station stop. taxis are readily available from the roadway center islands on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals. the cost is approximately $45-$60 to the union Square area, depending on traffic. to get to areas outside the city, there are shuttles, vans and privately operated buses departing from center island transportation zones on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level. Companies such as Lyft and uber also provide transportation. FRESH AIR You’ve probably noticed in your travels that once you’re in the airport, your next chance to be outside will be at your destination. not so at SFo, where airport engineers have built an outdoor terrace with lounge chairs, landscaping and sculpture. this roomy space is a great way to stretch your legs and get your first (or last) look at the Bay Area’s rolling hills and creeping fog. Located at the international terminal. THE WAG BRIGADE don’t be surprised to see a few adorable animal friends in the terminal. to help reduce the stress of traveling, SFo has partnered with the SF SPCA to bring trained therapy dogs and a spotted pig named LiLou to the airport, available for petting and photo ops every day. You may even be lucky enough to catch one of LiLou’s piano performances!
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