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Step 3: Things to do in San Francisco

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

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There's enough to do in San Francisco to keep you busy for days, if not weeks. The trick is to decide what interests you the most. Our guides can help you decide.

San Francisco Sights

San Francisco's Top Sights
San Francisco's ten most popular sights.

Best of the Rest
Maybe you've visited all the top sights and attractions, perhaps your tastes are different than the "typical" tourist, or maybe you'd like to see more of San Francisco than its tourist veneer. Try a few of these sights, the "best of the rest."

Favorite San Francisco Experiences
Every city offers unique experiences, expressing the personality of the place. They're not usually the most popular sights, or the most often-mentioned activities. Instead, they're the intimate glimpses of a city's unique character, and when you experience them, they'll redefine your image of the place forever.

Things to Do for Free in San Francisco
Free tours, free museum admissions and free performances can help keep you busy while keeping your wallet full.

Thing to do After Dark in San Francisco
San Francisco has its share of typical evening fare: theatre and performing arts, fine dining and nightclubs, but it's often difficult to find things to do if you don't enjoy those typical after-hours pursuits or are traveling with a family. We stayed up late in San Francisco to find a few things you might enjoy.

Things to Do on a Rainy Day in San Francisco
A rainy day doesn't have to be a vacation-buster with these fun tips.

San Francisco Activities
Our San Francisco activity guide outlines all the things you can do here, including shopping, sightseeing, spectator sports, museums, performing arts and outdoor recreation.

Tours
Whether you want to take a bus tour, a walking tour, or a tour in a fire engine, San Francisco's got it all. Use this resource to find the tour that suits your personality. Includes self-guided tours and recommended walking tours.

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