Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Galeria de la Raza.
Dedicated
to fostering public appreciation of
Chicano/Latino art and culture, this
small gallery holds captivating exhibi-
tions and performances. Its gift shop,
filled with Latin-American imports, is
also worth visiting.
2857 24th St. (at
Bryant St.).
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415/826-8009. www.
galeriadelaraza.org.
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Discolandia.
Step inside this
popular Latin-American CD shop and
don't be surprised if you find yourself
doing a little shake to a salsa beat.
2964 24th St. (at Alabama St.).
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Mission Dolores Park.
Ta k e
a stroll and admire the sublime city
views. Established in 1905, it served
as a refugee camp for over 1,600
families made homeless by the
1906 earthquake and subsequent
fire.
Dolores St. (between 18th &
20th sts.).
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Mission Dolores.
Offi-
cially known as Mission of San Fran-
cisco de Assisi, this was the 6th of
21 California missions on the Califor-
nia coast. The mission itself was
established in 1776 by Father
Junipero Serra, but the structure
was built 15 years later, using a
combination of indigenous and
Spanish building techniques. It is
with Mayan and Aztec themes, on
Harrison Street. Be sure also to check
out the brightly decorated homes,
including those across the street from
the Rivera mural.
Between 25th, 26th,
& Harrison sts. & Treat Ave.
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Precita Eyes Mural Arts
Center.
This group is responsible for
many of the local murals, including
The Primal Sea.
Precita Eyes spon-
sors mural contests and teaches art
classes. Inquire inside this cheerful
center about new murals in the area.
2981 24th St. (between Harrison &
Alabama sts.).
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415/285-2287.
www.precitaeyes.org.
Pick up a Mexican snack or meal (tor-
tillas are handmade on-site!) at this
local, take-out only favorite:
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La
Palma Mexicatessen
(2884 24th St.
at Bryant St.;
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415/647-1500; $);
or
try a pan dulce (sweet bread) from
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Dominguez Mexican Bakery
(2951 24th St. at Alabama St.;
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415/821-1717; $).
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St. Peter's Church.
The
impassioned mural adorning this
church depicts Aztec gods, Spanish
conquistadors, and ravaged native
peoples.
24th St. (at Florida St.).
The handmade tortillas at La Palma Mexicatessen are a local favorite.
