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Ripley's Believe It Or Not
175 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
by Hilton 
San Francisco is a family- friendly city, with plenty of places to keep kids entertained. See one of the world's most famous prisons, an aquarium full of friendly animals, and so much more! There is something for everyone on your trip with TravelSkoot's best family activities.
Robert Ripley, artist, author, and radio broadcaster, was a man who thrived on all things strange, collecting stories and objects as unusual as his personality. In 1933, almost 2 million people visited Ripley's first "Odditorium" at the Chicago World's Fair. Today, many of his personal treasures can be seen in Believe It or Not! museums located around the world. Each is unique in its collection of oddities and their presentation. The San Francisco location offers two floors and over 10,000 square feet filled with the strange, the shocking, and the beautiful.
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Once home to some of the most outlandish and notorious criminals of all time, Alcatraz is fortified with California and the U.S. history. There are a few different options for tours with a ferry ride to Alcatraz, an audio-tour of the Cell house, exploration of the island and a stop by Angel Island. With residents as infamous as Al "Scarface" Capone, you will learn about many other not so famous but still dangerous criminals! An incredible experience for those of all ages as you tour the crown jewel of San Francisco.
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A popular festival marketplace located on the northernmost point of the San Francisco peninsula, Pier 39 offers a breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful city line. Offering 110 specialty shops and 12-full service restaurants there are plenty of activities for all ages! The 45-acres and 2 city blocks that make up Pier 39 is a San Francisco historic waterfront must-see destination. Open most days from 10am to 7pm you have plenty of time to explore!
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Surrounded by more than 20,000 local marine animals, The Aquarium of the Bay will get you up close and personal with hands-on fun! Go under the sultry waters of the San Francisco Bay on a moving walkway or put your hand into a touch pool filled with sting rays and leopard sharks. Located at the tip of Pier 39, the Aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day for endless possibilities of fun!
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For over 125 years the Chabot Space and Science Center has offered the public a place to learn and explore! Large hands-on and interactive exhibits showcase The Centers mission in addressing the issues facing Mother Nature. The Center continues today to serve as a public observatory with a full dome Planetarium and three Telescopes in the rolling roof observatory. The perfect place to bring the family you can choose from a general admission, which includes a show at the planetarium, or add other shows like the Mega-Dome Theater and the Lunar Lounge Express!
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The Hilton Oakland Airport hotel is located on 12 manicured acres, offering a resort-like setting with the convenience of being located less than a mile away from California's Oakland International Airport. Take advantage of the hotel's heated outdoor pool and their newly renovated Fitness Center featuring all new state-of-the-art Precor exercise equipment. You can even relax the night away in the courtyard, the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Much more than an airport property, the Hilton Oakland Airport hotel has everything you are looking for whether you are traveling on business or pleasure.
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