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PARKS AND GARDENS
1. GOLDEN GATE PARK
One of the largest city parks in the US is also one of the most diverse, and all of it
brought forth from what was once scrub and dunes. The park also features first-rate
cultural attractions such as the de Young Museum (for further details see
Golden
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2. BUENA VISTA PARK
This steep and densely wooded hill offers terrific panoramas from its Haight Street
location, as well as some fairly challenging trails for those who like to hike and bike.
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3. FORT MASON
The rolling lawn above
Fort Mason Center
,
known as the Great Meadow, is a re-
latively little-used park, but it's great for taking a siesta, tossing a frisbee, or just
strolling through to take in the spectacular views from the cliffs.
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4. THE PRESIDIO
This vast swathe of greenery only entered the city's repertoire of parklands in 1994.
It is a beautiful public space and many tourists and city inhabitants come to enjoy
the wooded areas, walking trails, and wonderful views over the Bay. It is also home to
chic restaurants and museums. Filmmaker George Lucas has created a $350 million
headquarters here for his production company LucasFilm and up to 1,500 employ-
ees.
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