An arresting and moving memorial and museum that documents the history of the Holocaust. The museum is a must-see, but be prepared for an intensely raw, emotional, and disturbing experience.
The home and office of the President of the United States and his or her highest-level staff, the White House is one of the most famous mansions in the world. While you should definitely stroll by and see it from the outside, we think you should skip the tour.
Opened in 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has always been extremely popular, and for good reason. It's a stunning retrospective that explores the history of African Americans, from first slaves forced across the ocean to the modern day.
An overwhelmingly large collection of exhibits and artifacts chronicling American history, including technology, transportation, art, culture, and much more. You could probably spend several full days here. A must-see for any history buff.
The national air and space museum is a necessary stop for anyone interested in aircraft of space travel. It's got incredible exhibits detailing the history of aviation and space exploration, including real vehicles, replicas, and a moon rock you can touch. This is probably the best collection on the history of air and space travel anywhere.
For 150 years these wooden cars have been trundling up and down San Francisco's hills. Riding them is a great way to get around and should not be missed.
The Maritime Museum offers a huge collection of historic ships that can be toured. Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, you'll get to explore the Pacific Coast's maritime history.
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The Rock (now a National Park) was a famous federal prison where the worst of the worst criminals were kept. It was said when lavish parties in the 1920s occurred on the mainland, the prisoners could hear it from their cells way out at sea. The tour includes a cruise from San Francisco and audio tour of the cell blocks that's great.
Soaring 210 feet above the summit of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower is a monument to honor the city's firefighters. The interior boasts striking WPA murals, and it offers incredible views of the city and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area.
The largest outside of Asia, and the oldest in north America, San Francisco's Chinatown dates back to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century. Yes, it's touristy but get off of Grant and it really is a…
