> From: Doug Eastick <[email protected]> > > I'm considering going to The Bay Area for a long-weekend in April or May. > The main purpose is just as a place to get away with my wife. > > Anyone got suggestions on things to do or see? Any ideas are appreciated.
I've had several trips to SF the last few years for meetings at the Sierra Club headquarters. I stayed in hotels in the Union Square area and didn't have a car. My suggestions in order: 1. Fishermen's Wharf and Alcatraz. Even though some locals may roll their eyes at this as a tourist trap, I like it because it is dedicated to the visitor's experience and it's away from the everyday city. If you're staying in the Union Square area, you can take the cable cars to the wharf. At this point the cable cars are for tourists only and riding them up and down the hills is a fun experience. 2. Golden Gate Park. It doesn't have the urban oasis feel of Central Park and it's much more built up. It's a good place to go for museums and gardens. There's a Japanese tea garden which I found interesting. >From Union Square you can take a MUNI streetcar or a cab. The upper Haight is a few blocks east of the park. My experience is the same as David's - if you're not a Deadhead or making a pilgrimage to 'where it all happened, man', your time is better spent in other places. 3. Union Square/City Center. Union Square is the downtown shopping area. If your wife wants to spend some time at Bloomingdales or you want to check out the Apple Store, it's here. There are some art museums and art galleries around too. There are lots of hotels in the area and the smaller ones are a much better deal than New York City. The area's accessible from the airport (SFO) by BART and there are lots and lots of restaurants. The City Center is a few blocks down Market St from Union Square. The first time I went there it was to visit the Asian Art Museum on a Monday. The museum was closed on Mondays and I walked across the plaza to City Hall to see if they gave tours. They do and it's a free tour. I was impressed by the tour, but I'd only recommend it if you're especially interested in SF/California history or your looking for something free to do. Tom -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
