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Get to Know San Francisco's Vibrant and Historic NeighborhoodsFrom the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love to the dotcom days, San Francisco is a richly historic city of scenic vistas and diverse neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Kathleen Dodge Doherty and Tom Downs guide you through 35 unique walking tours that traverse San Francisco's length and breadth. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of the City by the Bay. The walks' commentaries include such topics as architecture, local culture, trivia, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, and shop. Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, and more. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section lists the highlights of every tour.
About the Author
Kathleen Dodge Doherty is a San Francisco-based freelance writer, adventurer, and lover of all things outdoorsy. For over two decades Kathleen has been writing, editing, and reading about San Francisco and its environs; climbing hills, downing burritos, paying too much for coffee, and ferreting out speakeasys in the name of research. She is the author of 'Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail,' 'Walking San Francisco,' and has written for Fodors, Lonely Planet, Moon Handbooks, AFAR Magazine, and VIA Magazine. A one-time researcher, developer, and leader of bicycling and hiking tours worldwide, Kathleen largely runs after her kids and jumps in local puddles these days. A swashbuckler at heart, Kathleen is continually surprised by the never-ending treasures of her city by the bay.
