Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best Walks
Mission Originals
The Walk
Generations of Missionites have found fertile ground for inspiration here. The Mission is
home to San Francisco's earthquake-defying 1776 adobe and many other enduring monu-
ments to originality: graffiti showcases, upstart galleries, even a pirate store. Outrageous-
ness and provocation come with the territory here - but so do unexpectedly poignant mo-
ments, from parking-lot gardens to garage-door heroes.
Start
Four Barrel; Z16th St Mission
Finish
Balmy Alley; Z24th St Mission
Length
2.5 miles; three hours
Take a Break
After this slice of Mission life, join locals for a slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie on the
corner of Mission and 25th Sts at
Mission Pie
(
415-282-1500;
www.missionpie.com
; 2901 Mission
12, 14, 48, 49, Z24th St Mission)
.
St; pie $3-5;
7am-10pm Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat, from 9am Sun;
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