Next stop, San Francisco Railway Museum. Grown-ups and kids alike will be captivated by stories and facts spanning years of railway history.

This Downtown San Francisco rail transportation exhibition is an ideal spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to do and see in the area, like Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Wander around at your leisure at San Francisco Railway Museum before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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