| If you didn't know that the Golden Gate Bridge was | | | | Being the oldest Japanese Tea Garden in the state, it |
| one of the main attractions in San Francisco, maybe | | | | still has artifacts that are from the 1894 World's Fair. |
| you're been hiding under a rock somewhere. It is | | | | There is a pond encased in a small islands and there is |
| something spectacular to see. The Bridge spans 1.7 | | | | also a tea house from back then. If you visit the |
| miles long and you can either walk, drive or ride a | | | | Japanese Tea Garden during the latter part of April, |
| bike across it. | | | | you will be able to experience an early morning |
| It has been honored as one of the world's most | | | | scenery like no other. |
| beautiful bridges in addition to their towers. What | | | | Alcatraz, or "the Rock" as it was called back in the |
| makes it so beautiful is its light, color and sound. In | | | | day, was one of the most infamous federal |
| the summer time, the Golden Gate Bridge is bustling | | | | penitentiaries in the nation. Now, you can go and take |
| with activity. People come from all over the world | | | | a tour of the facility. You can hop on a ferry to |
| just to see this bridge. Estimates show that at least | | | | Alcatraz Island where you will get to see everything. |
| nine million come to visit each year to see the Bridge. | | | | During the day, you can follow the self-guide |
| By a monument called the Strauss Statue, the east | | | | brochure that will tell you about the dock of the |
| sidewalk is available for access for bicyclists and | | | | former penitentiary and the cellhouse. If you decide |
| pedestrians. If you're walking, keep in mind that the | | | | to tour in the evening, there are park guides available |
| cyclists come through often. Your best bet is to pay | | | | to assist you. |
| attention as they come by. This is a busy area, so | | | | Alcatraz is also known as the first federal penitentiary |
| you have to keep your eyes and ears open for | | | | that occupied the first lighthouse and U.S. fort from |
| anything that can pass you up in a moment's notice. | | | | the West Coast area. You will also be able to see |
| Another main attraction in San Francisco is the | | | | plenty of natural artifacts on the islands, such as bird |
| Japanese Tea Garden. Did you know that this garden | | | | colonies, gardens, tide pools and views of the bay. |
| was part of the World's Fair in 1894? The scenery in | | | | So, if you're ever in the San Francisco area, be sure |
| the garden includes a pond and a waterfall. | | | | to check out some of these interesting attractions! |