San Francisco is one of the most populated and the most famous cities in the United States. If you plan to take your family here, make sure you have enough time to check out their famous attractions because there are a lot of them to be found in this city. Not sure where to begin? Below are five that will help you get started.
- Golden Gate Bridge – if New York has its Statue of Liberty, San Francisco has its Golden Gate. It is one if the city’s famous landmarks and is well-known throughout the world. It is a suspension bridge that connects the city to Marin County on the other side.
- Haight-Ashbury – used to be an enclave of hippies in the late 1960s. Today, it remains the center of alternative lifestyles. If you want to check out the place where the Summer of Love began, this is definitely a place to check out.
- Bay Area – simply known as The Bay, this area is the center of immigrant communities in the city. But aside from that, it is also home to a number of museums, observatories and zoos. Some of the Bay Area’s famous attractions include the Fisherman’s Wharf, Six Flags Marine World and the San Francisco Cable Cars where you can catch a demo of how they work.
- Chinatown – ranks among the largest Chinatowns in North America and is the oldest in the United States. If you want to get a feel of the area, make sure to eat in its numerous restaurants and check out its markets.
- Alcatraz – a mention of its name immediately conjures images of a maximum security prison where no one escapes alive. Also known as The Rock, this island used to be a federal prison although it has since been turned into a National Historic Landmark.
Top 5 Chicago Attractions for Families
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Dubbed as the ‘Windy City’, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. The erstwhile home of American gangsters, the city has since let go of that reputation and has turned itself into one of the United States’ top tourist drawers.
If you and your family are planning to visit Chicago, here are five tourist attractions that you shouldn’t miss.
- The Hancock Observatory – located at the John Hancock Center at the heart of the city, the Observatory offers visitors a glimpse of areas as far as 80 miles, spanning four states. This isn’t for the faint-hearted though. At 1,000 feet above the ground, visiting this area can be a real challenge to those who fear heights.
- Sears Tower – used to hold the record of being the tallest building in the world. A lot of buildings have since surpassed the Sears, yet it remains as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chicago. Like the John Hancock Center, it also has a viewing deck that allows visitors to see the city’s skyline.
- Orchestra Hall – if you and your family are fans of classical music, the Orchestra Hall is a definite must-see attraction in Chicago. This place is home to the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. You can contact the place to schedule tours or you can also reserve tickets for concerts.
- Wrigley Field – is home to the Chicago Cubs, which is one of the most famous baseball teams in the world. Your family can catch them here during their home games and be a part of the spirit of the stadium.
- Chicago History Museum – your visit to Chicago would be incomplete without taking a peek at its history. It has a vast collection that ranges from the political, like Abraham Lincoln’s death bed, as well as the politically irreverent items such the letter P from Playboy’s old building.