18 must-see attractions in San Francisco

9. Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is a famous science and art museum in San Francisco, California, United States, dedicated to stimulating public interest in science, technology and art through interactive exhibitions and experimental activities. The museum was originally founded by physicist Frank Oppenheimer in 1969 and is now located in the Marina District of San Francisco.

The Exploratorium is famous for its unique “hands-on” exhibitions. It has hundreds of interactive exhibits covering physics, life sciences, earth sciences, mathematics, art and other fields. Each exhibit encourages visitors to gain a deeper understanding of scientific principles and phenomena through personal experience and operation. Whether children or adults, they can find a learning and exploration method that suits them here.

The museum’s exhibition areas include “Light and Sound,” “Motion and Balance,” “Earth and Environment,” etc. Each exhibition area has a large number of interactive devices and experiments to help visitors intuitively understand complex scientific concepts. The Exploratorium also has an outdoor exhibition area that uses the natural environment of San Francisco Bay for scientific displays and experiments.

10. Haight Street

Haight Street is located in San Francisco, California, USA. It is the heart of the Haight-Ashbury community and is famous for its rich history and culture and unique bohemian atmosphere. Haight Street played an important role in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and became one of the birthplaces of hippie culture.

The street is lined with a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and vintage stores, selling everything from vintage clothing, vinyl records to artworks, attracting a large number of tourists and local residents to come for shopping and sightseeing. Street art and graffiti are also a major feature of Haight Street, adding a strong artistic atmosphere to the area.

The architectural styles of Haight Street vary from Victorian houses to modern buildings, showcasing San Francisco’s rich history and cultural heritage. Many buildings have beautiful murals on their exteriors, telling the history and stories of this community.

11. Chinatown