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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Koret Children's QuarterParent rating:  Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Ga...
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FiloliParent rating: Location: 86 Canada Road, Redwood City, CA This beautiful 16-acre estate in Woodside may impress you more than it does your children. But the gardens are so lovely your children just may fall under their spell. And if they don't, mention that ...
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Museum of Craft and Folk ArtParent rating: Location: 51 Yerba Buena Lane, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, CA The Museum of Craft and Folk Art provides exhibitions and educational programs to honor cultural traditions past and present, and celebrate the creative spirit. The Museum's Education... |
Jelly Belly Candy Company Factory TourParent rating: Location: One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA At this working factory, way out in Fairfield, you'll find out just how this venerable candy maker - inventor of the gourmet jelly bean - gets so much flavor into such a small package. And though it m...
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Randall MuseumParent rating: Location: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA Located on a 16-acre hill overlooking the City, this small, dynamic, city-run museum focuses on area wildlife and offers hands-on art and science classes for children and families. In addition ...
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Mitchell's Ice CreamParent rating: Location: 688 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA Mitchell's makes ice cream so good it draws customers from all over the city. Fresh, homemade, and available in every flavor your kids have ever fantasized about, including a virtual bouquet of...
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Lawrence Hall of ScienceParent rating: Location: University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science #5200, Berkeley, CA Lawrence Hall of Science is a small, but sophisticated science museum, with exhibits that appeal to kids on either end of the age spectrum. Exhibits are ever-changing, but at the core of...
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The Tech Museum of InnovationParent rating: Location: 201 South Market Street, San Jose, CA The Tech Museum of San Jose is one of the coolest anywhere and masterful at creating an interactive experience for kids that's both intellectually challenging and satisfying. A sampli... |
Ghirardelli SquareParent rating: Location: 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA A complex of old brick 19th-century factory and mill buildings in Fisherman's Wharf that now h...
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Angel Island State ParkParent rating: Location: Leaves from Pier 41, Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, San Francisco, CA Grab your bikes and hop the ferry to Angel Island, w...
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Yerba Buena GardensParent rating: Location: 760 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA In an area that was once barren of anything green this 8 1/2 acre combination arts and parks center has become one of the truly great places in town to take the kids. For starters, there's the ...
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Golden Gate ParkParent rating: Location: Great Highway, Fulton Street, Lincoln Way, Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA |
San Francisco Visitor Information CenterParent rating: Location: 900 Market Street, San Francisco, CA Herein lies a fount of information for the confused traveler and local alike. Offers maps (the best transit map we've seen), guidance, and counsel on many things San Francisco. Located downtown...
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Fire Engine Tours & AdventuresParent rating: Location: 650 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA Here's a tour with all the right bells and whistles. See what the city looks like from the seats of this shiny, red classic 1955 Mack Fire Engine. Before you jump on board for a 75 minute tour ...
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Duck ToursParent rating: Location: 2800 Leavenworth Street, The Anchorage Mall, San Francisco, CA Climb into a Duck (or amphibious vehicle) for a 90-minute land and water tour. Tours are offered every day; the Ducks drive through the neighborhoods of San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf...
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