Product Description

This walk leads you across San Francisco's most recognized landmark, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and to one of the city's lesser known but fascinating sites, Fort Point, which sits in the shadow of the bridge. You'll learn about the discovery of the "Golden Gate," the construction of the bridge, and information about the bridge's daily operations. A side-trip to Fort Point, a Civil War-era fort modeled after Fort Sumter, includes its fascinating history and the story of the bridge's graceful arch that was designed to preserve this historic structure.

ON THE LEVEL Guidebooks are designed for getting the most out of exploring San Francisco by foot. All walks are a mile or less in length and are level with no hills or steps.

Each excursion is designed as a separate, free-standing pamphlet. Each pamphlet contains all the information you need for a specific trip - including a description of the area, color photos and a map guiding you to the points of interest. You can read the descriptive overview in advance, plan how to get to the beginning of the walk, and then start your adventure with the booklet handy in your purse or pocket. Whether you are enjoying a leisurely, level walk, pushing a stroller, or traveling by wheelchair, the less you have to juggle, the better.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6009971 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 27 pages

Sunset Magazine
"Flat-out fun"

San Francisco Chronicle
" . . . picturesque, historical and just plain fun mile-long walks that don't involve the slightest change in elevation."

Cooking Light
"On the Level San Francisco offers special maps with paths that go around the formidable hills instead of over them."