UNION SQUARE bayview opera house WHAT TO SEE & DO san Francisco Travel Association; @lady_luxs_diary in a town full of great shopping, Union square is the neighborhood with the most abundant retail therapy, not to mention fine hotels, great meals and green spaces to sit outside and enjoy san Francisco’s temperate climate. • Virtually every name brand in fashion is on or near the 2.6-acre square, a landmark park in the heart of the downtown shopping and hotel district. Macy’s (also home to a Visitor Information Center ), Neiman Marcus and Tiffany & Co. are just a few. • The Grand Hyatt and Taj Campton Place hotels are just off the square on the stockton st. side, along with a cluster of upscale boutiques. on the Powell st. side, the Westin St. Francis Hotel holds pride of place. south of Market st. at the foot of Powell st., the Westfield San Francisco Centre is home to Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom . • Nearby are the Marines Memorial Theatre , the Curran and A.C.T.’s Geary Theater . don’t miss “harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Curran” through May 17, 2020. in 1938 and known for its world-famous swedish pancakes, this old-school eatery by the cable car tracks on the west side of the square has given generations of diners a tasty start to their day. • Sears Fine Foods on Powell st. is a local legend. Founded • The Museum of Ice Cream provides fun and cheer with its ever-changing experiences and displays. slide into a sprinkle pool, and, of course, taste some ice cream. Neighborhoods . 53
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