Coit Tower Constructed in 1933 with a gift from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Coit Tower is one of the city's most recognized landmarks. The tower is said to be modeled after the nozzle on a fire hose. Located on Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower is 2l0 feet tall and houses a history museum and murals depicting life in 1930s California. The east side of the tower has a 360-degree view of the Bay Area. Visitors can experience outdoor interpretive walks, a self-guided tour of the island, an audio tour of the cellhouse and numerous exhibits.
Hours vary according to the season.
Chinatown Take a trip to the Far East by visiting some of the authentic markets and restaurants that make up San Francisco's Chinatown, the world's largest Chinese community outside of China. Annual special events include the Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant and the Lunar New Year Festival and Parade.