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April 16th, 2008 by susan j
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Coming up on Saturday, May 17, the USS Hornet will welcome Troopfest 2008 to its decks. Proceeds from the event will go towards packages to support United States troops overseas. Highlights of the event include a give hour classic rock concert played on the hangar deck. The concert will feature Greg Kihn Band, Midlife Vices, Cocktail Monkeys, Evolution: A tribute to Journey, Chris Jackson of 98.5 KFOX, and Grammy-winning musician Tony Lindsay.
In addition to musical performances, the event also includes tours of the USS Hornet (which is permanently moored at Pier 3), exhibit and sponsorship tables, and a raffle. Grand prize in the raffle is a 12-day cruise for two from Holland America Line.
Advance tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth (5-17). A special military ticket is available for $15 with valid military I.D. Tickets are $5 more if purchased at the door. The adult ticket also includes a raffle ticket, and additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $15 each, or eight for $100. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 510-521-8448 x282. Free parking is available.
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April 10th, 2008 by susan j
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Last week, we wrapped up our series highlighting different neighborhoods around San Francisco. Here’s a recap in case you missed any of these article:
Mission District
Union Square
Castro
The Marina
Embarcadero
Pacific Heights
South of Market (SoMa)
Haight-Ashbury
North Beach
Chinatown
Is there a neighborhood we’ve missed? Leave a comment and tell us which one is your favorite!
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April 8th, 2008 by susan j
Olympic Torch relay in London, England Photo uploaded by unusualimage
This morning around 4 am, the Olympic Torch reached San Francisco. Earlier protests in Paris and London have prompted San Francisco officials to ramp up security at San Francisco International Airport and around the city. The relay is planned for an undisclosed route near Fisherman Wharf and San Francisco’s waterfront. Since San Francisco is the only torch top in North America, protesters from around the country are expected to turn out for the event.
If you are planning to visit San Francisco attractions in the Fisherman’s Wharf or Embarcadero areas today or tomorrow, please allow extra travel time due to the Olympic Torch relay. There will be street closures and delays to service on public transportation during the time of the relay so make plans accordingly. If you’re a Go San Francisco cardholder, and you’ve made a reservation for Alcatraz Cruises, please arrive at Pier 33 at the Embarcadero one hour before scheduled departure time.
If you’re attending the Olympic Torch relay as a spectator (or even a protester), then leave a comment and tell us about your experiences!
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February 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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Cnn.com recently published a list of “Nine Bookstores Worth a Tourist Stop,” which includes the famed City Lights Books in San Francisco.
Founded in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it’s known as the center of the counterculture literary movement. City Lights Publishers were the first to publish Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl,” which landed Ferlinghetti in jail.
A hangout for beat poets and tourists alike, it’s a must-see for any bibliophile visiting San Francisco.
If you’d like to read more about the Beatnik influence on San Francisco, be sure and check out our “Beatnik’s Guide to North Beach” for even more places to visit.
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January 2nd, 2008 by susan j
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Riding public transportation is one of the cheapest ways to get around and get to know a new city. After New York City, San Francisco has one of the most used public transport systems in the country, known as BART or Bay Area Rapid Transport.
As of January 1, the BART is increasing the frequency certain trains and, as is often the case in these types of scenarios, also the price of fare. This may be good news for those visiting San Francisco, since the changes mean more trains going out to San Francisco International Airport. You can download BART’s fares and schedule brochure here or use the QuickPlanner to plot out your trip (even download it to your iPod for easy access on the go!).
What do you think? Will these changes improve San Francisco’s transportation system? Leave a comment and let us know!
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December 14th, 2007 by susan j
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Good news for those who fly on JetBlue: the budget airline debuted its new JetBlue system last Tuesday on a flight from New York City to San Francisco. The system includes new free entertainment services that would allow passengers to check their emails on certain models of WiFi-enabled Blackberries. Rumor has it that American Airlines will also be testing fee-based in-flight internet access in the future. Read the complete article here.
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December 7th, 2007 by susan j
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If you like what you’ve read about Go San Francisco Card, then why not join us on Facebook? We just created a product page for our line of travel products and we’d love to swap photos and give you the inside scoop on special promotions, contests, and more. Join us!
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December 3rd, 2007 by susan j
Alcatraz
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Here are Go San Francisco Card, we’re always working to bring you the best tourist attractions at an affordable price. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the addition of the Daytime Alcatraz Island Tour to our roster of over 45 San Francisco attractions. I haven’t had a chance to check out the tour myself yet, but Alcatraz is one of TripAdvisor’s Top 10 US attractions for 2007, up there with the Grand Canyon and Central Park.
The tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, and Mandarin, so it’s a big draw for those visiting San Francisco from around the world. It also includes round-trip terry to Alcatraz Island a 45 minute self guided cell house audio tour so visitors can discover the stories of the inmates who once lived at Alcatraz.
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November 19th, 2007 by susan j
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If you’re among the 27+ million people who plan to fly this Thanksgiving, then you’ll want to read Peter Greenberg’s last-minute travel tips. Greenberg is a Today Show contributor who reminds travelers to check in online the night before and try to fly out of a smaller airport to avoid travel congestion (good tips for other times of the year, too). To relieve airplane gridlock, President Bush recently approved a “Thanksgiving express lane” from Florida to New England and added additional measures to avoid delays. Happy travels!
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November 12th, 2007 by amy c
Americans agree San Franciscans are the best overall people, compared to 25 other US cities, also ranking number one in categories such as most sophisticated getaway, most notable neighborhoods, and gay-friendliness. I wasn’t surprised, but then again this native is a tad biased.
Travel and Leisure Magazine recently published a survey, asking Americans to rate 25 urban destinations around the US. After 60,000 responses, here is a guide to how your next travel destination ranks.
San Francisco was ranked pretty high for most categories, often tying or coming in a close second to New York City in categories such as ethnic food, skyline views, and underground arts scene.
See how San Francisco measures up in all areas!
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