| San Francisco is one of the greatest cities in the | | | | San Francisco that it is quite difficult to narrow |
| United States. It is a wonderful place to visit and | | | | them down to what you can actually do in the |
| somewhere that both young and old can enjoy. In | | | | span of a few days. If you want to feel young |
| fact if you are planning to take a trip to San | | | | again take a tour of Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf. |
| Francisco then this article is for you. It has tons | | | | Try taking a tour of Filoli Estates in order to see |
| of great day trips and activities that everyone | | | | how the other half live. If you are feeling |
| can enjoy. | | | | particularly playful head out for a day at the |
| Museums, symphonies, concerts and plays | | | | Exploratorium, this great place isn't only for kids. |
| In fact, the very museums that fascinate | | | | Try out Hearst castle! |
| youngsters have lessons to teach their older | | | | You can also take a tour of Hearst Castle. This |
| visitors as well. Art is a common language among | | | | castle was the dream home of William Randolph |
| us all and the entertainment that can be found in | | | | Hearst, and whose dream wouldn't it be? With |
| this great city from opera, symphonies, concerts, | | | | 165 rooms and 127 acres to delve into this tour |
| plays, and musicals, to street entertainment are | | | | could be an excellent way to spend the day. One |
| both top notch and appealing to people from all | | | | feature of the tour that will be sure to please is |
| sorts of backgrounds and circumstances. | | | | the film "Hearst Castle-Building the Dream" that |
| Learn About Diversity | | | | tells a little more about the man and his castle. |
| The diversity of this great city is as much a part | | | | Off the beaten path: old faithful |
| of its appeal as are the attractions that are | | | | Another really neat attraction for more mature |
| designed to bring in visitors. Perhaps one of the | | | | audiences is the Old Faithful Geyser of California. |
| most attractive draws to this city for older | | | | This is a little off the beaten path as it is located |
| audiences is the significant history of this city and | | | | around an hour and a half north of the city but if |
| its people. There are many places-museums and | | | | you like nature and serenity it is worth a detour. |
| galleries, where you can learn about the history | | | | Train Tours |
| and tragedies that this city has endured, | | | | If you like nature you may want to try one of |
| overcome, and now celebrate as part of its | | | | the train tours offered by Roaring Camp |
| heritage. | | | | Railroads, or both. There are two different tours |
| The cultural diversity that this city offers is also a | | | | offered you will want to be sure to check for |
| large draw to older populations. From the Asian | | | | times. Also keep in mind that during the month of |
| history and culture, to the Latin history and | | | | December there is a special Holiday Train Lights |
| culture, to the African American this city | | | | Train and reservations must be made in advance |
| celebrates it all. I think that is my favorite thing | | | | for that special ride. |
| about this city. It celebrates the good and the bad | | | | It is easy to see that there are a whole host of |
| of its history side by side. Not many places on | | | | activities and fun things to do in San Francisco. |
| earth can do that, much less do it as effectively | | | | Remember that just because something might |
| as San Francisco does. | | | | appeal to a younger crowd the older crowd |
| Take a tour | | | | should not rule it out automatically. Sometimes as |
| Additionally to all of these things, which are quite | | | | an adult it can be lot of fun to take part in the |
| appealing in and of themselves, San Francisco has | | | | activities of the younger generation. It can spark |
| the trolley tours, Alcatraz Island tours, the | | | | wonderful memories and feelings of happiness. |
| Presidio, The conservatory of flowers at Golden | | | | The most important thing in planning your trip and |
| Gate Park, Wine Tasting and winery tours, | | | | thinking about activities is to find things that you |
| concerts and cultural events, plays and musicals, | | | | will enjoy. With a city as large as San Francisco |
| as well as Thoroughbred racing at Golden Gate | | | | there is something that can spark fun for |
| Fields. | | | | everyone. |
| There are so many activities that are available in | | | | |