| |
|
TRAVEL RESEARCH SITES (rated and reviewed by our editors) |
Rating
Content |
Ease
of use |
Web Site 1 Balloon=Good 2 Balloons=Better 3 Balloons=Best |
| |
 |
 |
Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
This award-winning site on the Golden Gate Bridge is a gold mine for anyone doing a book report. We really liked the cool photo gallery--no stinting there. Click on Visitor Services for information about ferries.
|
|
 |
The NAMES Project Foundation AIDS Memorial Quilt
Although the AIDS Memorial Quilt is a national "monument" and tours the country, its sponsoring foundation is in SF. This is a moving site that lists names and gives invaluable information about the project.
|
 |
|
Alcatraz: The Official Site
From historical facts to ecological tidbits, this official Alcatraz web site leads you on a virtual tour of the island, but the dryness of the prose left us wanting juicier facts. If only those convicts had had your escape button.
|
|
|
Jack London Square
JL Square is an entertainment and history complex on the waterfront, featuring artifacts from the life of writer Jack London, plus restaurants, museums, lodgings, etc. Comprehensive site minus in-depth details.
|
|
 |
Warden Johnston's Alcatraz: 1933 to 1948
The juiciest site for Alcatraz facts has been unfortunately muddled by distracting ads, games and other veritable land mines, but we loved the Birdman's psychiatric report. Go to Index, then Chronology for fast access.
|
 |
|
San Francisco Online: City Sights
San Francisco Online's Guide lists the main sights of the Bay City with descriptions and sharp photos. We'd have appreciated more information on how to get there, or a map.
|
|
|
San Francisco: Cliff House
This page details the five incarnations of Cliff House, a great SF landmark with a great view of the harbor from atop rocky Point Lobos. Check out the links to the restaurant's web site--a masterly effort.
|
|
|
San Francisco: Painted Ladies
Part of a larger database with other tourist links, this is a well-written, though brief overview to the city's "Painted Ladies"--those grand Victorian houses that characterize the cityscape. Follow the walk or drive yourself or sign up for a tour--information included.
|
Destinations: Africa | Antarctica | Asia & the Pacific | Caribbean | Cruises | Europe | North & Central America | South America