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American History in Golden Gate Park

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Description

With more than 1,000 acres of monuments, trees and museums, you could get a pretty good retrospective of American history just by strolling through Golden Gate Park. San Francisco has used the park as a way to honor and connect to plenty of important events, including the American Revolution.

Join us on a delightful walk through one of America’s greatest parks, where you’ll hear about all the monuments — both well-known and obscure — and how they show San Francisco’s commitment and connection to the rest of the nation. We’ll also explore the wonderful consequences of the mid-winter fair of 1894 — Many of the park’s famous structures can be traced back to that event.

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Notes

Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This tour ends along JFK Drive near the museums.

 

Location

Meet at the top of the stairs at the Conservatory of Flowers at 100 John F. Kennedy Drive.

 

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Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.

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