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Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

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Once a hub of chocolate manufacturing, Ghirardelli Square now features a mix of shops and restaurants within the former chocolate factory. The real treat is the Ghirardelli soda fountain and chocolate shop where you can savor hot-fudge sundaes and stock up on the famous chocolate to take home. The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory is still here with the original equipment on display. With our world travel planner, San Francisco attractions like Ghirardelli Square can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • By Y2777APnicks
    great selection and friendly staff! Really liked sampling the different flavors and combinations available.  more »
  • By Andrew T
    This is a fun little square. If you're already in the area hop on over and spend 10-20 minutes walking around. Certainly don't make it a destination area. The Ghirardelli shop is really cool and the....  more »
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