August, 2010 | San Francisco Travel Blog - Part 2 Archive
San Francisco Neighborhood Guide: Haight-Ashbury
Haight-Ashbury, or simply “The Haight,” is another San Francisco neighborhood with a reputation that extends far beyond city limits. Generally considered the epicenter of the counterculture movement in the mid-to-late sixties, The Haight was the ultimate destination for thousands of disaffected youths who Timothy Leary encouraged to tune in, turn on and drop out. The first hippies were drawn to The Haight by a surplus of housing and cheap rent.
A Quick Guide to San Francisco Museums and Other Cultural Institutions 2010
San Francisco is home to some of the finest museums in North America, which feature a wealth of interesting things to see for kids of all ages. Whether you’re a visual art aficionado, love public aquaria, are an arts and crafts enthusiast, want to take the kids for their Disney fix or want to check out another cool cultural facility, San Francisco has you covered. Here are some Bay Area museums to help you plan your next visit:
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