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Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Looking for free things to do? Here's our ranking of the best free activities in San Francisco. Popular attractions include Golden Gate Bridge and Mission District. If you have extra time, The Castro is worthwhile.

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Golden Gate Bridge Free attraction
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Ranks #1 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: The Golden Gate Bridge's vaulting, orange arches amidst the rocky seascape of San Francisco ... read more»

Mission District Free attraction
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Ranks #2 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: The Mission District has attracted San Francisco's young bohemian crowd in the past decade ... read more»

The Castro Free attraction
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Ranks #4 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: If you want to explore San Francisco's rich -- and still colorful -- gay and lesbian ... read more»

Ferry Building Marketplace Free attraction
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Ranks #5 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: If you go to San Francisco to feast on the scrumptious gourmet treats and exotic ... read more»

Nob Hill and Russian Hill Free attraction
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Ranks #7 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: Unlike San Francisco's other hip, exuberant neighborhoods, Nob Hill and Russian Hill cast a ... read more»

Palace of Fine Arts Free attraction
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Ranks #9 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: Travel along the bay between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge and you ... read more»

SoMa (South of Market Street) Free attraction
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Ranks #10 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: The SoMa (South of Market) neighborhood, located between Market Street and Townsend, has seen vast ... read more»

Musee Mecanique Free attraction
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Ranks #11 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: Considered one of the best museums in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, Musée Mécanique features ... read more»

Fisherman's Wharf Free attraction
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Ranks #13 in San Francisco attractions

Why go: Fisherman's Wharf is so tourist-laden that some travelers might prefer the quieter, more authentic ... read more»

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