Nob Hill / Russian Hill
Once the home of the silver kings and railroad barons, the “nabobs,” Nob Hill's noble tenants include Grace Cathedral, a replica of Notre Dame in Paris; Huntington Park, site of many art shows and graced by a replica of a 16th century Roman fountain; Nob Hill Masonic Center, an architectural dazzler hosting various musical events; the Cable Car Barn, where the cable cars are stored when not in service, and grand hotels. Russian Hill, named for burial sites of Russian hunters who were active in California waters in the early 1800s, is most famous for the sinuous curves of Lombard Street, “the crookedest street in the world,” between Hyde and Leavenworth streets.
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Lombard StreetLombard Street is best known for the one-way section on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, in which the roadway has eight hairpin turns that have earned the street the distinction of being "the crookedest street in the world". It is reserved for one-way traffic traveling east (downhill) and is paved with red bricks. The speed limit in this section is a mere 5 mph (8 km/h). Note that the wait for the drive down can be lengthy. Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets
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San Francisco Cable Car Barn & MuseumThe City's cable car system is run from a circa 1907 red brick barn. Examine the winding machinery designed to make the motorless cars navigate city streets and study Andrew Hallidie's original prototype Car No. 8. From the first run in 1873 to the present. Learn about the inventor, technologies, builders, rapid expansion, near loss and the ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the cable cars of San Francisco. Open daily 10am-5pm. Free. 1201 Mason Street, San Francisco, 94108
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Grace CathedralGrace Cathedral is home to a community where the best of Episcopal tradition courageously embraces innovation and open-minded conversation, where inclusion is expected and people of all faiths are welcomed, where beliefs are put into action and where people are encouraged to seek God and progress on their own spiritual journeys. The cathedral itself, a renowned San Francisco landmark, serves as a magnet, where diverse people gather to worship, celebrate, seek solace, converse and learn. 1100 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108
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Top of the MarkTop of the Mark has been named as one of the most romantic cocktail lounges in San Francisco. Legendary since its opening in 1939, It sits atop the Mark Hopkins Hotel on Nob Hill. Always elegant, it has been a favorite with famous (& infamous), rich and beautiful people from all over the world who love this attractive aerie with its breathtaking 360 degree views of San Francisco and beyond. Their ambiance sports an elegant club-like decor, with stunning night lights and day views of the San Francisco skyline. Live jazz played from 8:30 PM, seven nights a week. Sunday brunch is served with old-world elegance. This may also be the loveliest brunch location in the City. Number One Nob Hill
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