San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 45) preSiDio oF SAn FrAnCiSCo www.presidio.gov, 34 Graham St., p.O. Box 29052, 415-561-5444. Formerly a military post, the Presidio is a national park and recreational paradise featuring spectacular vistas, meandering trails and historic and architectural treasures. come for a hike, a walking tour, a picnic, to view an exhibit or take a stroll back in time. entrance to the park and most programs are free. the park is open daily, year-round. ripley’S Believe it or not! muSeum www. ripleysf.com, 175 Jefferson St., Fisherman’s Wharf, 415771-6188. a collection of odd/unusual exhibits, interactive and video displays in 11 galleries. a landmark at Fisherman’s Wharf for 40 years and entertaining for all ages. open daily. General admission $14.99 (ages 13 and older), $8.99 children (ages 5–12), $12.50 seniors and students (with id). Prices subject to change without notice. riptiDe ArCADe At pier 39 www.riptidearcade. com, pier 39, Space m3, 415-981-6300. the largest video and prize arcade in san Francisco with more than 10,000 square feet of the latest video games, prize games and virtual reality, including an old West shooting gallery. SAn FrAnCiSCo BotAniCAl gArDen SoCiety At StryBing ArBoretum www.sfbotanic algarden.org, Golden Gate park, ninth ave. at lincoln Way, 415-661-1316. there is always something new at san Francisco’s botanical Garden. stroll through new Zealand, the mediterranean or central american rain forests. the garden is a beautiful, calm oasis. m–F 8am–4:30pm, sa–su and holidays 10am–5pm. tours m–F 1:30pm, sa–su 10:30am and 1:30pm, departing from bookstore; W, F, su 2pm, departing from north gate. admission is free, donations accepted. SAn FrAnCiSCo zoo www.sfzoo.org, 1 Zoo rd., 415753-7080. northern california’s largest zoological park features approximately 1,000 exotic and endangered wildlife. Visit Grizzly Gulch, home to two grizzly bears, and stroll through the african savanna habitat. experience the wonders of the children’s Zoo and visit other favorites such as Gorilla Preserve, Penguin island, Koala crossing, lemur Forest and the australian Walkabout. ride the historical dentzel carousel and little Puffer miniature steam train. open daily 10am–5pm. admission for san Francisco residents $9; $4.50 ages 12–17 and seniors 65 and over; $2.50 ages 3–11; free age 2 and under. non-residents $11; $8 ages 12–17 and 65 and over; $5 ages 3–11; free age 2 and under. SipS & BiteS on the BAy By Foggy BriDge www.sipsandbitessf.com, p.O. Box 29263, 94129, 877329-7377. an interactive wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes aboard Franklin d. roosevelt’s historical presidential yacht, the USS Potomac. sailing the san Francisco bay on sa and su, april–nov. ae, cb, dc, d, Jcb, mc, V. se e S ee & d o Do onlyinsanfrancisco.com 45 http://www.citypass.com http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
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