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Golden Gate Bridge

The beautiful city of San Francisco is a treasure for travelers who want nothing more than to do some sightseeing. Visitors to this beautiful peninsular city do not have to spend much to feel good for the place and its locals. There are always plenty of free attractions for those looking beyond the veil of its glittering surface. The cable car museum, the fire museum, the North Beach museum, the National Maritime Museum are some of the museum locations that do not require an entry. Even in this city, travelers should not forget to visit the Golden Gate Bridge.

Located in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects Marin County to the San Francisco Peninsula. This fascinating structure is one of the most distinctive landmarks in the city and a marvel of technology and design. The construction of the bridge was completed in 1937 to alleviate the daily transportation needs of thousands.

It was built from the idea of James Wilkins and was completed in 1937. It is one of the most famous suspension bridges that stretch from the San Francisco Bay Peninsula to Marion County. It is currently the second-largest bridge in America. The construction of the bridge cost over 27 million dollars and was closed five times due to harsh weather conditions. The last of these took place in 2005. On average, more than 100,000 cars cross the bridge every day.

The bridge has six lanes and two walkways to the north and south. The middle lanes change during the week, so four lanes run south in the morning and four lanes north in the afternoon. It may look like a shade of red to the Golden Gate Bridge, but it’s actually a color known as Orange International. This color was chosen by Irving Morrow for its good visibility while still mixing with the natural environment. The paint is currently maintained by 38 painters who are constantly looking for when it starts to erode. The Golden Gate Bridge is one that is impressed by many for its fascinating two-tower design and that many people visit every year just to take pictures.

Attractions around the Golden Gate Bridge

The bridge is a tourist giant of such a size that there are a number of lookouts in the city that serve as abundances. The most popular location is South Vista Point, at the S.F. end of the bridge. Then there’s North Vista Point on Marin County. A panoramic view of the bridge can be from Land’s End, the northern tip of Lincoln Park. There is another belvedere on Baker Beach in Presidio Park and one on Conzelman Road in Marin County.

The bridge offers very dreamy views in the morning when only parts of its elegant towers are visible from layer to layer of fog. Another magical time to see the bridge is at night when it is lit in the most spectacular way, and its towers gradually disappear into the darkness of the sky.

Apart from the attraction of the bridge itself, there are many other attractions around the structure itself. These attractive destinations include M.H. De Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, and Flower Conservatory. Morrison Planetarium, Steinhart Aquarium and Strybing Arboretum, Buffalo Paddock, and, last but not least, the Asian Art Museum cast a spell on visitors to the unique area.

Golden Gate Park San Francisco is a great location for a variety of recreational activities, including windsurfing, golf, tennis, bocce, inline skating, cycling, archery, horseback riding, and fly fishing. No wonder 17 million visitors flock to the area each year to enjoy all these unique leisure opportunities and the spectacular natural beauty of the area.

how to get to Golden Gate bridge

To get to the bridge, there are Golden Gate Transit buses numbered 10, 60, 70, and 80 that depart from the San Francisco Transbay terminal and travel from San Francisco to Marin County, East Bay, and a little south to San. Leads Mateo County. Muni 28 and 29 buses also stop at the bridge toll station. The Golden Gate Bridge is also part of the itineraries of many San Francisco tour operators, A better option is to hire guides for free walking tours on a regular basis, and you will get out of it all the big bridge information stored in your brain.

All these special features make visiting the Golden Gate San Francisco an experience you will not soon forget. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and experience the wonders of San Francisco, CA, and the technological advancement of the Golden Gate Bridge.


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