San Francisco area guide
What to do around Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin guide for travelers deciding what to do next near Congress Avenue, the Capitol, hotels, live music, and walkable first stops.
What should I do near Downtown Austin?
Start with the places below, then open the nearby map to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
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Source-backed place · History
AIDS Memorial Grove
A serene 10-acre living memorial in Golden Gate Park dedicated to those impacted by the AIDS epidemic, offering a sacred space fo…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Alamo Square
A hilltop sanctuary offering the quintessential San Francisco view, where the colorful 'Painted Ladies' Victorian homes contrast…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Mission Dolores Basilica)
A historic religious site featuring the 1918 Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and the oldest intact building in San Francisco,…
Source-backed place · History
Castro District
A world-renowned epicenter of LGBTQ+ culture and resilience, the Castro District is a vibrant neighborhood in Eureka Valley known…
Source-backed place · History
Fairmont San Francisco
An iconic Beaux Arts landmark atop Nob Hill, the Fairmont San Francisco is a century-old luxury hotel known for its grandeur and…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Hyde Street Cable Car Line
An iconic San Francisco landmark, the Hyde Street Cable Car Line carries passengers over Nob Hill and Russian Hill, offering scen…
Source-backed place · History
Mission San Francisco de Asís (Mission Dolores)
The oldest intact building in San Francisco, this 18th-century Spanish mission serves as a profound monument to the city's coloni…
Source-backed place · History
Old Mint
Known as the Granite Lady, this Greek Revival landmark served as a vital U.S. currency production center and gold repository, mir…
Source-backed place · Event Venue
Oracle Park
The scenic waterfront ballpark home of the San Francisco Giants, famous for its unique architecture and the iconic McCovey Cove.
Source-backed place · History
Palace Hotel
A landmark of timeless luxury, the Palace Hotel blends historic architecture with modern design at the southwest corner of Market…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Salesforce Park
A stunning 5.4-acre living roof atop the Salesforce Transit Center, featuring botanical gardens, a redwood forest, and dancing fo…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Embarcadero
A scenic waterfront boulevard stretching from the Ferry Building to Pier 39, featuring historic piers, the Vaillancourt Fountain,…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Alamo Square viewpoint to City Hall
A hilltop viewpoint in the Western Addition offering a iconic juxtaposition of pastel Victorian homes and the modern downtown San…
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Andytown Coffee Roasters
An artisan coffee roaster and bakery in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, founded in 2014 by baristas Michael McCrory and Lauren Crab…
Sunset neighborhood gem famous for its buttery Snowy Plover and consistently excellent, locally-roasted coffee.
Source-backed place · Museums
Contemporary Jewish Museum
A striking architectural landmark in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, blending a 19th-century power plant with a glowing blue s…
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Elixir
A historic whiskey bar and saloon, Elixir is the second-oldest continually operating saloon location in San Francisco, boasting a…
One of SF’s oldest surviving saloons, still serving serious cocktails in the Mission.
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Embarcadero Center
A massive mixed-use commercial complex in San Francisco's Financial District, featuring four office towers, two hotels, and a sho…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Golden Gate Theatre
A historic 1920s Broadway-style venue known for its ornate architecture, this former vaudeville house now hosts premier touring p…
Free Gyde walk · Chinatown, North Beach & Nob Hill: The Historic Core
Chinatown, North Beach & Nob Hill: The Historic Core
A roughly three-kilometer walk through San Francisco's historic core, with eight stops linking a Telegraph Hill overlook, the lanterns and…
Free Gyde walk · Fisherman's Wharf & the Embarcadero Waterfront
Fisherman's Wharf & the Embarcadero Waterfront
A 2.1 km waterfront stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, with six stops covering historic piers and tall ships, the city's oldest bakery, a famo…
Free Gyde walk · Golden Gate Park: Gardens & Museums
Golden Gate Park: Gardens & Museums
A relaxed three-kilometer loop through the green heart of Golden Gate Park, with six stops linking a car-free promenade, a tranquil lake, t…