| The updated edition of the free Access San | | | | Wharf, is the site of what was once the |
| Francisco guide for travelers with | | | | worlds largest fruit and vegetable cannery |
| disabilities is now available. The 34-page | | | | which was operated under the Del Monte name |
| book offers detailed information about 150 | | | | starting in the 1920s. The historic buildings |
| city venues and travel services that have | | | | are now home to the Argonaut Hotel, The |
| accessible facilities that have been | | | | Visitor Center of the San Francisco Maritime |
| inspected by an ANC access specialist. These | | | | National Historic Park, THE CANNERY and a |
| include hotels, restaurants, museums, | | | | year-round Certified Organic Farmers Market. |
| attractions, shopping centers, recreation | | | | The renaming of this area honors the roots of |
| facilities, public transportation and others. | | | | this historic site and celebrates early San |
| Inspection notes which add extra insight have | | | | Francisco commerce and the influence of the |
| been included for clarification. For example, | | | | Del Monte company. Throughout the complex are |
| one note states, Path of travel from the | | | | displays and landmark signs that describe |
| street to the entrance is rough paving. | | | | various aspects of Del Monte Squares history. |
| Contact: 415-391-2000, (TDD) 415-392-0328, | | | | Events with historical themes are also |
| | | | planned. Contact: 415-771-3112 |
| The Baylink Ferry Service has expanded its | | | | |
| fleet with the addition of the M/V Solano, a | | | | Amusing America is at the San Francisco |
| high-speed 135-foot catamaran which ferries | | | | Museum and Historical Societys Musée |
| 300 passengers between Mare Island in | | | | Mécanique located at Pier 45 at Fishermans |
| Vallejo, San Franciscos Ferry Plaza at Market | | | | Wharf. This free exhibition tells the story |
| and Embarcadero, and Pier 41 at Fishermans | | | | of amusement parks found in American cities |
| Wharf. The trip operates daily. Contact: | | | | including San Francisco and how they |
| 877-643-3779. | | | | influenced the lives of many, from the Gilded |
| | | | Age of the 1880s and 90s to World War II. |
| The San Francisco Museum of Craft+Design has | | | | Displays feature many artifacts including the |
| opened at 550 Sutter Street. It offers | | | | familiar Laughing Sal, an oversized |
| innovative exhibits and educational programs | | | | mechanical manikin which greeted visitors to |
| which celebrate the art and artists of | | | | the citys Playland-at-the-Beach. Antique |
| contemporary craft and design. The museum | | | | games which were features of various |
| features works in progress and displays | | | | amusement parks, arcades, swimming baths and |
| showing design trends. It also hosts visiting | | | | dance pavilions are also displayed. Contact: |
| featured exhibitions and artists. Contact: | | | | 415-537-1105 |
| 415-773-0303 | | | | |
| | | | Day at the Bay, a popular San Francisco |
| The Asian Art Museum invites visitors to view | | | | entertainment group, has introduced an |
| its copies, cracks, do-it-yourself fix-its | | | | all-new cabaret program called A Musical |
| and other imperfections among pieces in | | | | Stroll Along Broadway. The program is filled |
| collections. The Fakes, Copies, and Question | | | | with music, comedy and lots of nostalgia. The |
| Marks: Forensic Investigations of Asian Art | | | | package includes the cabaret show plus lunch |
| exhibit is part science lesson and part crime | | | | options at venues featuring a classic Chinese |
| scene investigation by examining the | | | | meal or a Greek feast. After the show, |
| authenticity of artworks through forensic | | | | docents lead tours to interesting area sites. |
| testing to reveal the sometimes inexact | | | | This is the perfect package for a day trip or |
| science of classifying art. The exhibit | | | | mystery trip. Contact: 415-491-4908. |
| artifacts are drawn primarily from the | | | | |
| museums own collection. | | | | Vampires are not just for Halloween. Vampire |
| | | | Tours of San Francisco offers spooky tours of |
| Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World, | | | | the gothic side of Nob Hill. The tour guide |
| June 12-Sept. 11, features nearly 200 sacred | | | | is Mina Hacker, the vampiress who was made by |
| objects from the Potala and Norbu Lingka | | | | Count Dracula in 1897 and who has resided in |
| palaces in Tibet. This exhibition offers a | | | | the darker part of this city for over 100 |
| rare insight into the artistic and spiritual | | | | years. She beckons visitors in a fun and |
| traditions of the Dalai Lama and his | | | | entertaining way into the world of vampires |
| followers. Contact: 415-581-3500, | | | | and tells tales of their influence in shaping |
| | | | San Francisco as we know it today. |
| Del Monte Square, located near Fishermans | | | | |