6 . ITINErArY BUILdEr | Never the same. Always San Francisco. San Francisco Skyline SIGHTSEEING, SAN FrANCISCO-STYLE SAN FRANCISCO PACKS A LOT OF APPEAL INTO 49 SQUARE MILES. The fabled streets of San Francisco offer many exciting sightseeing possibilities. Whether you’re working on an itinerary for fickle foodies, LGBTQ travelers, families or first-time visitors in search of classic San Francisco experiences, here are a few ideas for memorable excursions in the City by the Bay. THREE DAYS OF ARTS & CULTURE DAY ONE MORNING Travelers can enjoy a morning stroll through Golden Gate Park before taking in the de Young Museum and its collections of American painting, sculpture and decorative arts, as well as art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. The museum’s glass-walled observation tower has an amazing 360-degree view of the city. For more stunning scenery, head to the nearby Conservatory of Flowers to stroll among rare tropical flowers and plants from around the world. AFTERNOON DAY TWO MORNING MUST-SEE MUSEUMS, WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS AND MORE Head to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, where visitors can enjoy the museum’s unrivaled collection of 18,000 treasures and antiquities from more than 6,000 years of Asian history. AFTERNOON Take the scenic route via the Great Highway and Sutro Heights to enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific. Nearby Lincoln Park offers spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and is home to the Legion of Honor, the de Young’s sister museum. Visitors will enjoy the extensive collection of 18th-and 19th-century French art, European painting, sculpture, ancient art from the Mediterranean basin and the largest collection of works on paper in the American West. EVENING To round out a full day of culture, take in a performance at one of the city’s many theaters. The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center features opera, symphony classics and ballet. Or, visit one of the SHN theaters, the SHN Orpheum and the SHN Golden Gate, where some of the city’s biggest theater productions are staged. The Curran, which reopened after a major restoration, is becoming known for its innovative stage works, while the New Conservatory Theater Company welcomes West Coast and world premieres of dramas, comedies, musicals and original works. sftravel.com © San Francisco Travel Association Stop at the museum’s popular Sunday at the Museum and explore a menu that includes everything from noodle salad to salmon burgers. Be sure to save room for dessert. Humphry Slocombe has created a custom ice cream blend for them: Adzuki Almond Cookie. Once you’ve recharged, spend some more time exploring the museum’s impressive collection, or stroll around the Civic Center neighborhood to see its Beaux-Arts architecture.
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