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Afternoon Continue your from the colorful Fisherman’s
culture crawl of the city with Wharf (p690) and cycle over the
a relaxing afternoon at one of magnificent Golden Gate
the nearby museums – the Bridge (p695) to the pretty
Museum of Fine Arts (p152) or former fishing town of Sausalito
the Isabella Stewart Gardner (p697). Then catch a ferry back
Museum (p152). and have lunch at a café in the
Ferry Building (p686). After
Day 2 lunch, take a quick look at the
Morning Explore some of New Gandhi Monument and its
England’s priciest real estate inscription (p686) on the
in the historic Beacon Hill building’s east side.
(pp140–41) neighborhood. Grab
a jolt of caffeine at a stylish Afternoon Visit North Beach
coffee shop and then peruse Navy Pier, a bustling recreational and (p690), stopping off at some
the high-end boutiques and cultural center in Chicago of the historic businesses that
antique shops lining, Charles have made the neighborhood
Street (p140), the neighbor- Afternoon Window shop on famous: City Lights Bookstore,
hood’s most bustling area. the Magnificent Mile (p386). Vesuvio, and Caffè Trieste
Look out for the castle-like (p690). Make the climb to snap
Afternoon Head toward the Water Tower and Pumping scenic photos from the top of
waterfront to enjoy the city’s Station. North of here, the Coit Tower (p690). End the day
major attraction, the New Fourth Presbyterian Church is with a ferry trip to visit Alcatraz
England Aquarium (p149). Join the second-oldest surviving Island (p691), site of the
the steady stream of locals, inter- building on Michigan Avenue. notorious, historic prison (tickets
national visitors, and student Across the street, visit the John are limited, so book ahead).
groups who fill Faneuil Hall Hancock Center (p387) for
Marketplace (p147) to shop, panoramic views. Day 2
dine, and watch street perfor- Morning Stroll around the
mers. Check out historic displays Day 2 former “Flower Power” district
within Faneuil Hall (p142) Morning Start out at Navy Pier of Haight Ashbury (p693),
before strolling through the (p387), browsing shops before stopping to check out the
atmospheric North End enjoying the fun at the Chicago iconic Red Victorian B&B (p693).
(pp142–3) in the evening. Stop Children’s Museum (p387). Work your way east-by-
by the Paul Revere House Those without kids can take in a northeast until you reach the
(p148), and the atmospheric state-of-the-art IMAX movie. city’s Chinatown (p688),
Old North Church (p148), which stopping for lunch in one of the
are beautifully lit at night. Afternoon The museum many award-winning eateries.
campus houses three cultural
gems: the Field Museum, the Afternoon Take in the
Two Days in Chicago
John G. Shedd Aquarium, spectacular California Academy
and the Adler Planetarium of Sciences (p694), which covers
The Midwest’s largest (p391). Afterward, enjoy the virtually every aspect of the
city is a labyrinth of historic gorgeous harbor views from natural world. Then, take a bus
neighborhoods. Chicago is the campus lawn. At sunset, across town until you reach
famous for its imposing catch the sound and light historic Mission Dolores (p693),
architecture and vibrant show at Buckingham in the heart of one of the city’s
cultural institutions. Fountain (p390). trendiest neighborhoods, the
Mission District.
Two Days in
Day 1 San Francisco
Morning Explore the
impressive collections at Set on steep, wooded hills,
the Art Institute of Chicago this jewel of a city has
(p388). Highlights include historic sights, cultural
the impressionist collection treasures, and distinct,
and the modern art wing. characterful neighborhoods.
Afterward, check out the
contemporary art in
Millennium Park (p388), Day 1
including the Pritzker Pavilion Morning Fit in with the healthy
with Frank Gehry’s sweeping California types and do some
bandshell and Juan Plensa’s pedal-powered sightseeing by Typical Victorian houses in San Francisco’s
“Crown Fountain.” renting a bike (p698). Start out Haight Ashbury district

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