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Since Peninsula residents voted against extending BART down south, this commuter train provides the most efficient public service to places such as Palo Alto and Stanford University (see p125). It is comfort able, punctual, and cheap. d CalTrain Terminal: 4th St between Townsend & King 1-800-660-4287

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall With performances from September to May, under the directorship of Michael Tilson Thomas, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performs in this modern structure with carefully modulated acoustics. Built in 1980, this curving, glass- fronted concert hall is loved and loathed in equal measure by San Franciscans. Its corner place ment is set off by a Henry Moore bronze, which also has its share of detractors. d 201 Van Ness Ave Map R1 (415) 864-6000