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52. The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park

May 23, 2010

Did you know that the oldest public Japanese Garden in the US is right here in San Francisco? That’s right. The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park was created in 1894 and is still a favorite place for people looking for a tranquil environment away from the rush of the city. It also makes [...]

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49. Partake in the Bluegrass Pickin’ Party and BBQ in Golden Gate Park

May 20, 2010

There’s a Pot-Luck Picnic and BBQ going on in Golden Gate Park this Saturday near the Conservatory of Flowers and you’re invited. Not only will there be a great abundance of Spring time BBQ, but The California Bluegrass Association will be providing some wonderful music. More about the event from their site: Come to a [...]

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29. Check Out The 30th Annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon

April 30, 2010

This Sunday will be great day for people watching if you like watching people do extraordinary things. The 30th Annual event is a challenge that brings the best professional and amateur Triathletes to The City to compete at one most would call impossible – Escape from Alcatraz. If the water’s not cold enough, imagine making [...]

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26. Pay a Visit to the Conservatory of Flowers

April 27, 2010

I’m sure you’ve seen the place. That enormous Victorian Greenhouse along JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Well, did you know that it is the oldest wooden conservatories in the country? Constructed in 1878. This makes it not only the oldest building in the Park, but one that’s filled with tons of exotic beauty direct [...]

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14. Visit the Bison, yes Bison in Golden Gate Park

April 15, 2010

Hard to believe, but yes, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is home to some 5 Bison (often called Buffalo) and has been since 1899. It’s so out of place that it seems a bit surreal that you can view such a lovely enormous animal without visiting some plains of the Midwest somewhere. Next time you [...]

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9. Sunday Streets and World Health Day

April 10, 2010

Go play in the street. Sunday Streets is an initiative that was started by the city to get people out and active in SF. Modeled after a program in Bogata Columbia, the idea was grown to 4 other cities around the globe and made it’s way to the West Coast of Cali. A community based initiative is [...]

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