Things to do in San Francisco - Jackson Square

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Jackson Square is not necessarily a neighborhood but more of a historic district (i.e. Jackson Square Historic District). I think most people who visit San Francisco are not very aware of this area, which is between the Financial District and North Beach. Although only a small area, this place has a bunch of interesting historical importance to San Francisco. For one, it has the oldest commercial buildings (some date back to the 1950s) in San Francisco because they survived the great fire of 1906.

When you are part of an urban trek that includes Jackson Square as part of the itinerary (e.g. Historical San Francisco), these are the things you will learn:

1. How the old buildings survived the great fire of 1906 and why the buildings are made of bricks and why they have certain enhancements to them.

2. Why this area became important to the beginnings of what would be San Francisco.

3. Buried ships and how some old ships were repurposed. 

4. The heart of the seedy “Barbary Coast” area of San Francisco.

5. Along the way, on weekdays, stop by a place with a bit of tranquility in the Financial District.

This place is definitely worth visiting especially if you are interested in getting a little glimpse of the old San Francisco.

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Things to do in San Francisco - North Beach

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North Beach is the Urban Trek Leader's most favorite of all neighborhoods in San Francisco and Anton will try his best to share the reasons why:

1. Although businesses have changed hands, most buildings look pretty much the same from the 1950s. There are a whole bunch of establishments that are over 50 years old (legacy businesses) and you will get some insight on my favorites. In my opinion this place has kept its charm through the years in spite of changes all neighborhoods experience. Other places lose their essence due to gentrification. North Beach has kept most of it.

2. Although North Beach is known as San Francisco's Little Italy, it was not the Italians that first inhabited this neighborhood and the Italians are no longer the major ethnic population. You will learn the evolution of this neighborhood.

3. North Beach is also a good place to hang out at night (i.e. dinner, cocktails) and you will get tips on the best places to feel the old vibe and the new vibe.

4. Of course, this neighborhood is the best place to stop for a coffee break. You can sample excellent Italian pastries at one of the oldest cafes in San Francisco that are still baked in the oven from the 1940s. (Note: This happens when the itinerary is the Historical San Francisco one.)

So when you join an urban trek that has North Beach as part of the itinerary, you will experience one of the well-known and historic neighborhoods in San Francisco.

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Chinatown - San Francisco - Things to do in San Francisco

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Chinatown has been a neighborhood famous as a tourist destination. It is probably because most visitors feel this neighborhood is exotic. However, in my opinion, the importance of this neighborhood are two-fold:

1. Prior to being Chinatown, this place was were modern-day San Francisco started and the center of happenings during the Gold Rush Era. Yes, most people probably do not realize this but if you want to learn about the interesting history of San Francisco, this is where you should be and why our urban trek to this neighborhood will give you interesting historical information while being where it all happened.

2. The City is very diverse and this neighborhood is where the major minority group has its roots. You will learn what kind of life the people that live here is like. Fantasy does not always match reality.

So when you join an urban trek that has Chinatown as part of its itinerary, you will have a good historical account about San Francisco and learn how it has evolved over the years.

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Urban Trek USA San Francisco private walking & city tours an excellent things to do in San Francisco

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Urban Trek USA private San Francisco tours has been the premier San Francisco tour for over ten years providing an awesome San Francisco experience. 

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