5
Free Things
To Do While
Visiting San Francisco
Okay, I admit
it, I like cheap
and free things to do with the family. It isn't
that I'm not willing to pay good money for good
fun, I just happen to believe that the best fun
is sometimes costs nothing. The same is true
when visiting new cities like San Francisco. I
will invest a great amount of time looking for
activities that my family can enjoy for little
or no money. This saves money for other things
like good food and souvenirs.
Here is a list of 5 things to do for free when
visiting San Francisco.
1) Golden Gate Bridge. This is a favorite among
tourists for many reasons. One of those reasons
is the fact that it is one landmark that belongs
only to San Francisco. It is uniquely a part of
this city and represents, for many, your entire
trip. Another reason is that there are so many
ways to get there. I recommend walking and if
you're up for it, try one of the guided walking
tours-this will provide valuable background
information about the bridge as well as insuring
that you don't get lost on the way. I recommend
you bring ear muffs! I know my ears are
sensitive so I always bring them.
By the way you really should cross the Golden
Gate Bridge by car and go 10 miles or so North.
Then flip a U and head back. What a view.
There's this bend where you come in view of a
piece of the Golden Gate Bridge. It looks so
close you can almost reach out and touch it.
There's just something about it.
2) Golden Gate Park. This park is larger than
New York's Central Park and in my opinion
equally grand. There is so much to do and see in
Golden Gate Park that you could spend a good
portion of your vacation here alone.
3) Cable Car Museum. Kids of all ages will find
this museum interesting, especially big and
little boys. This museum definitely offers a
great deal of education and excitement for the
family. In addition to learning about these neat
cable cars which have become a trademark of San
Francisco transportation. This is one museum I
would pay to go to, the fact that it is free is
a bonus that I can't resist and the primary
reason it is on this particular top ten list.
4) Walking Tours of San Francisco. These free
walking tours are not only entertaining; they
are also very informative as well. Learn about
the history of the neighborhoods that this city
is famous for as well as the great people who
rebuilt a grand city, literally from the ashes
of what it once was and made it even better. San
Francisco has a wonderful story to tell and
these guides narrate it wonderfully.
5) San Francisco Fire Department Museum. For the
big kid in all of us that wanted to grow up to
be a fire fighter, this museum takes the cake.
Not only does it provide great historical
references and artifacts but it is also really
cool! I can think of no greater compliment to
give a museum than that. This one, even your
children will enjoy and beg to go back again and
again.
These activities are a great and inexpensive way
to pass a day or two while on vacation. If you
can't stand the thought of saving money or not
spending it, I'm sure each of these places will
be glad to accept donations or at the very least
sell you something at the gift shop (if the
place you are visiting has one). Regardless, I
hope my suggestions have gotten your mental
wheels turning and you are coming up with your
own great ways to enjoy the day without spending
a lot of green.
If you're going to "Leave Your Heart In San
Franciso" the least you can do is get something
in return! Here are the 5 things you can do
while you visit this interesting city.
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