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Historical Places in San Francisco

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    Golden Gate Bridge , San Francisco
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    Bridge
    One of the most photographed structures in the world, Golden Gate Bridge is the first feature of San Francisco you'll see when driving in fro
    Tours from $20
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    Alcatraz Island , San Francisco
    4.7
    Island
    Tour the infamous former maximum-security penitentiary on Alcatraz Island. Nicknamed The Rock, this small island in the San Francisco Bay is
    Tours from $35
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    Twin Peaks , San Francisco
    4.5
    Mountain
    Admire a spectacular view of San Francisco from Twin Peaks. Located 20 minutes from the city center, the park features two of the highest poi
    Tours from $58
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    SS Jeremiah O'Brien , San Francisco
    4.5
    Historic Site
    Learn a bit of military history by exploring SS Jeremiah O'Brien, one of nearly 7,000 ships that stormed Normandy on D-Day. Located on San Fr
    Tours from $35
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    City Lights Booksellers , San Francisco
    4.6
    Historic Site
    City Lights Booksellers, a funky bookstore founded by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, serves as a literary meeting place in San Francisco. S
    Tours from $54
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