The
proud owner of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is one
of the important cities of California. The mountain king of American
continent, San Francisco has one of the best weathers around the
world. The weather of this city is mostly pleasant, except in winters
when the snow showers are little wayward and pinching. Fall is the
best time to visit this beautiful city when most of the sight-seeing
tours take place and also a time for some of the coolest events on
the place. And who can forget the Halloween! The place can be amusing
as well as freakish at the same time, appears as if casting an
enchantment during the fall time.
Wondering
what to do in this fabulous city? Here is a suggested list of things
to do in San Francisco-
Around
the City -
Fall
in San Francisco invites for a host of private tours. Also the state
organises guided tours. Napa and Sonoma’s famous country wine
tours, Walking tours around Chinatown, food tours in North Beach; the
Little Italy of San Francisco, are some of the famous tourist trips
that take place during the Fall . Explore the magnificent city by
taking a go-car tour. Architecture and the City is a festival and
guided tour organised by the state for witnessing the classic
architecture and buildings of the city.
Go
for Sightseeing -
Although
San Francisco attractions are ideal to visit at any time of the year,
they receive more than usual crowd during the months of September to
November. Some of the most famous places for sightseeing are -
- Golden Gate Park - which is one of the biggest parks of the USA and is spread over a vast expanse of land and has various in house attractions.
- Alcatraz Island - is a remote hilltop situated in San Francisco Bay with a lighthouse. The hilltop receives a flick of migratory birds during the season. One of the important landmarks in the history of San Francisco, the place is now an archaeological site and a famous weekend cruise getaway.
- Fisherman’s Warf - is a place to experience seafood done well.
- Aquarium of the Bay - Aquarium of the Bay is public aquarium in San Francisco. Home to hundreds of marine animals
- Cable Car Museum - free museum in SF. Cable Car Museum Home to the only cable car system in the world.
Trick
or Treat! -
When
talking about the fall of San Francisco, Halloween is a sure no miss
out. During the month of October, a host of Halloween parties spice
up the festive mood of the city. Ghost ship, Jam Band Family
Festival, Halloween in the Castro are some of the popular Halloween
get together over here. Jam Band Family Festivals is a concert and
also hosts family Halloween suitable for all ages. Halloween in the
Castro is one of the popular and oldest Halloween parties organised
for LGBT people. Take your little ones for a Disney Halloween at
Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland Museum.
It’s
Party Time! -
San
Francisco people are known for their spirit of fun and merry-making.
Along with normal gathering and festivities the place hosts a lot of
public concerts, food festivals and a lot more. Treat your palate
with your love of chocolate at Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival,
Folsom Street Festival showcases the following of BDSM relationships
and is annual leather fair where people attire themselves in leather
suits acting as either a dominant or as a submissive. Re live your
passion for Greek cuisine with A Taste of Greece; a Greek food
festival, witness international performances and dance based films at
San Francisco Dance Film Festival. The Wharf Fest, Fiesta on the
Hill, Fleet Week, Hardly strictly Bluegrass; are some of the notable
popular events of San Francisco.
Shopping -
San
Francisco has some of the best fleet of street markets around the
world. Bay Area Blues festival is an open fair famous for street
shopping, arts and crafts. Also Haight Street Market, Treasure Island
Flea market, Alameda Point Antiques Faire are some of the important
ones on the place for shopping and enjoying at the streets of the
city. If you are looking for some of the vintage shopping areas then,
Alemany Flea market, Schauplatz Clothing as well as stores such as
Freda Salvador, Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York are a good option.
Also SF Art Market at Justin Herman Plaza is a good place for apparel
and art shopping.
So
when are you planning to visit San Francisco?