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