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