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week. It currently incorporates nine additional attractions, including admission to the Exploratorium (see p94), SFMOMA (see pp26 9), the California Academy of Sciences (see pp22 3), and more, and the number of sponsoring attractions is increasing.

! Transamerica Pyramid Hated by many at first, the Pyramid is now loved as an icon of the city. Recalling pyramids of ancient cultures, to some it is a symbol of the mysticism that has always played a part in the San Francisco mentality. At 853 ft (260 m), it is the tallest building in the city, but its shape keeps it from casting a shadow on the neighborhood. d 600 Montgomery St Map N5

This standard 1960s motel is handy for the Castro, the Lower Haight, and the Mission. It s one of those no frills, what you see is what you get places, simple and very serviceable, and quiet, given its prime location. Free parking is a plus, and cable TV, too.

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