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Golden Gate Bridge
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- Sidewalk open daily Nov - early Mar: 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; early Mar - Oct: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, CA 94901
San Francisco, CA 94901
Description
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the nation, the Golden Gate Bridge spans 1.7 miles across the San Francisco Bay as it opens out into the Pacific Ocean. Built between 1921 and 1937, the cable-span bridge can be walked over or bicycled across, offering lovely views of the water and cityscape....
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One of the most recognizable landmarks in the nation, the Golden Gate Bridge spans 1.7 miles across the San Francisco Bay as it opens out into the Pacific Ocean. Built between 1921 and 1937, the cable-span bridge can be walked over or bicycled across, offering lovely views of the water and cityscape. On the southern edge of the bridge, visitors can wander through a lovely garden, stop by the Bridge Cafe for a light meal and head to the gift shop for a souvenir. The bridge is located just north of the Presidio of San Francisco and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on Highway 101.
Admission Details
Free. Parking fees vary.
Features
historic, monument, scenic, family-friendly, educational, gift shop, food, outdoors, walking, biking, fitness, garden
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Originally constructed in 1937, this amazing Wonder of the World spans more than 4,200 feet and is still one of the largest suspension bridges in the entire world. Even seventy years later, this bridge is considered to be a modern marvel of engineering. Featuring several lanes on each side—typically crowded with back and forth traffic and several pedestrian walkways and bike lanes, and large, angled peaks that comprise its structure. Make sure that you don’t miss this amazing site when you travel to San Francisco.