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SRI 2003 will include a program for traveling companions featuring professionally guided tours of San Francisco. Each day, two tours will be available for exploring this picturesque, vibrant city and its surroundings. Download the tour descriptions (PDF file) for details. Following is a tentative schedule:
- Monday: San Francisco City Tour (9:00-13:30) or
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour(9:30-16:30)
- Tuesday: A Day in the Wine Country (9:00-17:00) or
The Back Streets of Chinatown (10:00-14:00)
- Wednesday: Moving Movie Tour of San Francisco (10:30-15:00) or
Carmel and Monterey (7:30-18:30)
- Thursday: Alcatraz (times TBA, 4 hrs) or
San Francisco's Painted Ladies (9:30-13:00)
To sign up for tours in advance, download the tour registration form (Word file) and return it to the address given on the form. You will also be able to register for these tours at the Yerba Buena Center conference registration desk. Questions about the tours can be directed to info@galavents.com, or call Galavents at (925) 979-9554.
Should you prefer to explore on your own, you will find there is plenty to do and see near the conference venue, and even more within easy travel distance. Following is just a sampling of links to get you started.
Things to do or see in San Francisco
Alcatraz
California State Parks
Chinatown
The Exploratorium (hands-on science museum)
Fisherman's Wharf
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate Park
The Metreon (nearby shopping, dining, movies, other attractions)
Ocean Beach
Palace of the Legion of Honor (fine art museum)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (nearby)
Twin Peaks (panoramic view of San Francisco)
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (conference venue)
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center (nearby)
Zeum (nearby hands-on art and technology center)
On-Line Guides
Yahoo - San Francisco
Let's Go - San Francisco
S.F. Chronicle Resturant Guide
S.F. Chronicle Entertainment Listings
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