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PACKAGESSan Francisco’s oldest and most colorful neighborhood includes the birthplace of the city, the vibrant markets and evocative alleyways of Chinatown, the Italian cafes of North Beach, and architectural gems in Jackson Square, downtown and the Financial District. Treasure hunters explore the back alleys and secret sights of this area on foot, visiting locations most tourists, and many residents never notice, such as the bank where William Tecumseh Sherman worked before the Civil War, the spot where Mark Twain met the real-life Tom Sawyer, and the alley where Sam Spade’s partner was killed in The Maltese Falcon.
San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood has been home to 19th century Chinese fishing villages, silver-mining millionaires, bohemian freight-hoppers and the high-tech, dot com revolution of the late 1990s. It's rich in public art and history, and is a growing crossroads of culture, commerce and entertainment. Treasure hunters might visit the birthplace of Jack London, a museum devoted to comic books, or the hidden park modeled on a London neighborhood.
This urban oasis is full of hidden gardens, a massive Victorian conservatory of flowers, dozens of statues, windmills, buffalo and several log cabins. Treasure hunters traveling on foot or by bicycle (bikes are available for rental in the park) will discover the secrets of Golden Gate Park during an unforgettable sleuthing adventure in one of the nation’s grandest urban parks. They might follow the path of a gumshoe tailing a shadowy woman in the film Vertigo, seek out the remains of a medieval monastery, or discover the ruins of a long forgotten astronomical observatory destroyed in the 1906 earthquake.
This historic island in the middle of San Francisco Bay was known as the Ellis Island of the west coast, and includes a fort dating back to the 19th century. Treasure hunters will visit some of the most historic sights here, and will see breathtaking views of San Francisco and Marin. Angel Island is perfect for a day-long retreat in a bucolic setting just a short boat ride from San Francisco. Hunts here can be organized around catered picnics, and can include transportation aboard a chartered sailboat.
Our Wine Country Treasure Hunt combines the history and rustic charm of downtown Sonoma with a bucolic day in the Valley of the Moon. Treasure hunters might discover the birthplace of the Bear Flag revolt, or visit a 150-year old Spanish army.
We showcase the hidden history, architectural treasures and numerous public artworks of downtown Palo Alto in this fast-paced adventure that has treasure hunters tracking down signs of extraterrestrial life, visiting the suburban home where the Grateful Dead were born, and the garage where Silicon Valley got its start.
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