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Coit Tower San FranciscoVisitor Review Guide Coit Tower reigns over San Francisco... Coit Tower sits atop Telegraph Hill, looming over the eastern side of San Francisco with its almost regal presence. It serves as a directional marker for people lost in the mazes of city streets, but with its rich history and its excellent viewpoint, Coit Tower offers much more than just a way to find out where you are in the city. Because of heavy traffic in the area, the best way to get up to Coit Tower is to walk through the energetic streets of North Beach to Filbert Street. The hill is one of the steepest short distances in San Francisco, but the street has steps to make the trek a little bit easier. For a break, pause halfway up and turn to the west to get a glimpse of the great view you will be seeing shortly. There are also many San Francisco limousine tours that can make your Coit Tower tour comfortable, while avoiding any parking hassles in this busy area. Coit Tower Hours / Admission Prices:
Looking over downtown from Coit Tower...
Once you have reached the base of Coit Tower, you will see that the structure affords a three hundred and sixty degree view of the city. Unobstructed by taller buildings as a result of a city ordinance, you can go up here to get a view of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge with a picturesque look at the bay between them. Walking around to the other side of Coit Tower, you can see the peak of the Transamerica Building, the beauty of the cityscape and the curves of Lombard Street. When you enter Coit Tower itself, you’ll find yourself within a small circular building which holds a gift shop where you can purchase inexpensive tickets to take the elevator to the top of the tower. From there, the view of the city is even more magnificent. Upon exiting the elevator, you should take some time to explore the inside of the tower. This small circular building is where the true history of the area can be seen.
Sweeping Coit Tower views...
Coit Tower was constructed in 1933 at the request of Lillie Hitchcock Coit. This interesting woman was a volunteer firefighter who rode along with the firemen of her day, often to the chagrin of those who may have found such behavior unladylike during her era. Ignoring those people, Ms. Coit lived a dynamic life. She was allowed her eccentricities in part because she had the money to live as she pleased. She donated much of that money to assisting the firefighters in the city. She also donated the money to build Coit Tower in the interest of both honoring the firefighters and creating a beautiful spot for viewing the city she loved. Historic placards offer information about Ms. Coit but what truly lets you see the history of the area is the set of murals within the walls of the tower. Completed over seventy years ago by the hands of over twenty five local artists, these murals depict the scenes of daily life in San Francisco from the perspective of different neighborhoods in this diverse city. Walking tours are available which provide additional information about the murals. Upon leaving Coit Tower, you can walk down the eastern steps which are covered in lush vegetation. On a quiet day, listen for the calls of the famous Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, a set of beautiful birds who make their home in the area. Consider a limousine service if you want to travel in style, comfort and avoid the many parking hassles in the area.
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