Neighborhoods RICHMOND/ PRESIDIO 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 : • 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. “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 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. 50 . sftravel.com san Francisco Travel Association ; Photography © Walt disney Family Museum
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